01Stop · Start
Photo: Tomiwoj · CC BY-SA 3.0
Boat Rentals·Sweden
Vaxholm
Historic coastal town with 17th-century fortress and charming archipelago views.
⌬Stockholm archipelago⌬Boat rentals⌬Waterfront⌬Historic sites
Slow travel route·🇸🇪 Sweden
Sailing Stockholm Archipelago: Island-Hopping
6-Day Boat Trip
Duration6 days
Stops4 stops
Best timeSummer — long daylight, warm swimming, full ferry schedule
CategoriesBoat Rentals
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VaxholmPhoto: “Vaxholm fortress” by Tomiwoj, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.
The itinerary
The stops.
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02Stop · Midway
Boat Rentals·Sweden
Norrtälje
Charming coastal town with historic wooden houses and vibrant archipelago.
⌬Coastal scenery⌬Archipelago exploration⌬Boat rentals⌬Cultural heritage
03Stop · Midway
Photo: Arild Vågen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Boat Rentals·Sweden
Saltsjöbaden
Elegant seaside resort town east of Stockholm with grand hotel.
⌬Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden⌬Belle époque resort architecture⌬Stockholm archipelago location⌬Historic tramway connection
04Stop · End
Photo: Lidingo · CC BY-SA 3.0
Boat Rentals·Sweden
Lidingö
Green island suburb of Stockholm with nature and waterfront living.
⌬Millesgården sculpture museum⌬Forest walks⌬Waterfront
The shape of it
Route map.
4 stops · 3 legs
Why this route
Highlights of this route.
01
Vaxholm wooden fortress and island cafés
Eighteenth-century wooden fortress guards the harbour entrance where steamboats dock for afternoon coffee and cakes.
02
Roslagen coastal villages from Norrtälje
Red fishing huts line rocky inlets where Baltic herring boats return to medieval Roslagen ports.
03
Saltsjöbaden's grand-resort harbour and steamboats
Belle époque grand hotel overlooks the harbour where vintage steamships still carry summer passengers.
04
Lidingö forested island walks
Pine and birch forests cover the island where Stockholm families built summer villas by hidden coves.
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What's actually available to you.
4 stops
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Regions on this route.
1 region
Photo: Arild Vågen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Sweden7 destinations
Stockholm
Stockholm, the largest city in Sweden, is spread across 14 islands, each with its unique character. The city boasts a rich maritime history, and its archipelago features over 30,000 islands, perfect for exploration. Gamla Stan, its medieval heart, offers narrow cobblestone streets and colorful buildings. The Vasa Museum showcases a 17th-century warship, while Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, presents traditional Swedish life. Nearby, the historic town of Sigtuna is known for its Viking heritage. The region also embraces sustainability, with numerous parks and eco-friendly initiatives, making it a hub for nature lovers and those interested in local culture.
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- Photo: “Vaxholm fortress” by Tomiwoj, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.
- Photo: “Norrtälje NZ7 1062 63 (31006650977)” by Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout.
- Photo: “Grand hotell Saltsjöbaden February 2013 02” by Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.
- Photo: “Lidingö centrum torget” by Lidingo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized; cropped to fit the layout. Shared under the same licence.