Activities in Sweden
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Kayaking Tour of Stockholm Archipelago
8 hours 30 minutes (Departs Stockholm, Sweden)
by Viator
Discover Sweden's must-see Archipelago, a cluster of over 24,000 islands just an hour away from Stockholm. Your day trip by paddle kayak is the most adventurous…Not LP reviewed
from USD$169.83 - All activities
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Centralbadet
Sturebadet’s humbler rival, this loveable art nouveau spa centre is the perfect spot for a thermal dip, soak or workout. Go early in the day to avoid the masses and book massage treatments a week in advance. The hire of swimming kit, robes and towels means an impromptu dip is never out of the question.
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Riksglasskolan
In a recently renovated 19th-century cottage opposite the hostel, Orrefors Bed & Breakfast has simple yet comfortable rooms with shared facilities. The friendly owners run short summer courses in glass-blowing (three hours, Skr300) at the nearby Riksglasskolan.
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Eriksdalsbadet
Stockholm’s biggest swimming pool, Eriksdalsbadet has options for everyone: two lap pools, jacuzzis, waterslides, a children’s play area, wave machines, sauna, steam room and an outdoor pool. There’s also a gym and sunbeds, if you’re feeling self-conscious about your bikini.
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Guided Tours
The Elfsborgs Fortress is about 8km downstream from Göteborg. Boat trips and Guided Tours are run six times a day from mid-May to August by Börjessons. Tours depart from Lilla Bommen harbour, north of the train station. Most are free for holders of the Göteborg Pass.
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Lennakatten
You can ride the narrow-gauge steam train Lennakatten 33km into the Uppland countryside. Schedules vary, so check online for updates. The trains depart from the Uppsala Östra museum station, in Bergsbrunnaparken, about 1km east of Uppsala Central Station.
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Liljeholmsbadet
Housed inside a floating wooden pontoon on Lake Mälaren, this quaint little 1930s pool and sauna is a heart-stealer. Single-sex swimming days encourage Scandi-style skinny-dipping while the occasional live jazz and classical concert will add swing to your swim.
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Strandbryggan
At the bridge leading to Djurgården, floating resto-bar Strandbryggan rents out sailing and motor boats in various sizes from April to September. Sailing boats cost around Skr495 per hour, and all boats can be rented for a day, weekend or week.
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Kiruna Snow Festival
Held in the last week of January, the Kiruna Snow Festival is based around a snow-sculpting competition. The tradition started in 1985 as a space-themed snow-sculpture contest to celebrate the launching of a rocket (Viking) from the space base Esrange.
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Rundan
To experience Malmö by water, visit Rundan, opposite Centralstationen. Fifty-minute boat tours of the canals run regularly from May to September (11am to 7pm late June to late August, less frequently at other times), weather depending.
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Bohusleden
Bohusleden is an easy walking trail that runs for 360km through Bohuslän, from Lindome (south of Göteborg) to Strömstad, passing just east of the city. You can buy a guide to the route from the tourist offices.
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Skärgårdstrafiken
The boat operated by Skärgårdstrafiken runs from Fisktorget and circles the Kungsholms Fort five times daily from mid-June to mid-August; you must inform the tourist office of your visit in advance if you take this option.
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boat tours
A programme of boat tours of the archipelago with M/S Laponia and M/S Favourite depart from Norra Hamnen daily between June and August. Evening cruises are also popular; inquire at the tourist office.
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Aq-va-kul
The restored Aq-va-kul is a water park with heated indoor and outdoor pools, and a waterslide, wave machine, sauna, solarium and Turkish bath. Check out the website for updates to opening hours.
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Archipelago
Pick a sunny summer afternoon for a tour around Karlskrona's Archipelago, made up of an astounding 1,650 islands. Contact the Skärgårdstrafiken office at Fisktorget for timetables and information.
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Djurgårdsbrons Sjöcafé
Seeing Stockholm by water is fantastic, and it’s something every visitor should do if time permits. This waterside cafe rents canoes, kayaks, rowboats and pedal boats for a fix of summertime bliss.
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Björklidens Golf Course
The unique and highly rated Björklidens golf course is the world’s northernmost golf course – and as a result has a fairly short season (it is covered in snow for most of the year).
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Icelandic Horse Riding
An increasingly fashionable activity is Icelandic horse riding. Prices (from Skr300) include helmets and a snack; book through the tourist office. The riding school is 5km south of Östersund.
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Göteborgs Klätterklubb
There's some good rock climbing around Göteborg. Tram 6, 7 and 11 go to Kviberg, close to some of the best climbing, at Utby. Contact Göteborgs Klätterklubb for more information.
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Fyrishov
Families with water-loving children should head for Fyrishov, one of Sweden’s largest water parks with the full complement of slides, Jacuzzis, waterfalls and wave machines.
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Klätterverket
One of Sweden’s largest indoor climbing centres, Klätterverket, is next to the J-train Sickla stop, with around 1000 sq metres of artificial climbing.
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RIB Sightseeing
High-speed, high-thrill cruising through Stockholm and the archipelago on rigid, inflatable speedboats. Tours run for 90 minutes and depart by the National Museum. Call ahead.
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Far & Flyg
Stockholm is one of the few cities that allows hot-air balloons to fly over it. Book a tour with Far & Flyg for an unforgettable perspective on the city.
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Valhallabadet
Contained within the vast Valhalla gym/swim/bowling complex is the indoor pool Valhallabadet. A swim and sauna is available, and there's also a relaxing Roman bath here.
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Sjöcafé
From Sjöcafé, by the bridge leading to Djurgården, you can rent bikes, in-line skates, kayaks, canoes, row boats and pedal boats.
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Canoes
You can hire Canoes and fish for pike or perch at Delsjön lake: ask the tourist office for tackle shop details, as you'll need a permit.
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