Stockholm Archipelago winter kayak tour with Swedish fika and sauna

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This winter experience combines guided kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago with a traditional Swedish fika and time to relax in a seaside sauna.You can opt for the tour-only option and meet your guide at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter on Resarö, just outside Stockholm, or select the tour with pick-up option, which includes a transfer service from your accommodation in Stockholm.After check-in, the staff will help you change into winter paddling gear. Your guide will then give a safety briefing and introduce the basic paddling techniques. You'll practise a few strokes on land before heading out onto the water.Once on the water, you'll kayak through calm, icy channels surrounded by snow-covered islands. The route passes holiday cottages and shorelines, offering a different perspective on the archipelago in winter.During the tour, you'll take a break to enjoy a traditional Swedish fika, including a warm drink and something sweet. Depending on the weather and route, this may take place on a quiet island or back at the kayak centre.The activity ends with time in a wood-burning sauna by the sea. Between sauna sessions, you can choose to take a refreshing dip in the cold water, following a local winter tradition.
Highlights
- You'll join a guided winter kayaking experience through the icy waterways of the Stockholm Archipelago
- There's a break during the tour to enjoy a traditional Swedish fika with a warm drink and something sweet
- It's possible to choose between meeting your guide on Resarö or a transfer from your hotel in Stockholm
- You can relax at the end of the activity in a wood‑burning seaside sauna, with optional cold‑water dips
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Water
- Snacks
- Protective equipment
- Kayak and paddle
- Tour guide
- Coffee or tea
Where you'll meet
Tour (without pick-up): meet your guide at the Skärgårdens kayak centre, located at Resarövägen 10, 185 51 Vaxholm, Sweden. Tour with pick-up: please arrange your pick-up time and location directly with the local partner. You'll find the contact details in your voucher after booking.
Important information
Know in advance:
* The minimum age for this activity is 16
* A minimum height of 150 cm and a maximum weight of 120 kg are required
* A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
* Swimming ability is required, but no prior kayaking experience is needed
* You'll be provided with a drysuit, neoprene boots and paddling gloves to help keep you dry
* Winter kayaking tours run in all weather conditions. In case of storms or strong winds that make paddling unsafe, you'll be offered the option to reschedule or receive a full refund
Remember to bring:
* Warm thermal underwear, fleece or tights as mid‑layers, plus wool socks and a hat
* A spare change of clothes in case you get wet
* Sunglasses on sunny days