Stockholm Archipelago
About 1 hr by ferry from Stockholm
Some 30,000 islands of red cottages, saunas and swimming rocks, reached by Waxholm boats.
Why locals go
The summer stuga weekend Swedes plan the whole year around.
Visiting Stockholm?
At 1 hr by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Stockholm for your flight home.
What to book
- Waxholm ferry island-hopping to Vaxholm and Sandhamn
- Sea kayak tour
- Sauna and a sea dip
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Island guesthouse on Sandhamn or Grinda
- Sunset on the swimming rocks
With friends
- Sea kayak and wild camping (allemansrätten)
- Island crayfish party (August)
When to go
June to August.