Stockholm Archipelago Guides - Getting There, Islands, Season
How to reach the Stockholm archipelago, which islands are worth a day, whether you can swim, when it freezes, and how it compares with Gothenburg's.
Swimming, Season and Ice
Yes you can swim, and yes parts freeze. Water temperatures by month, when the tours run, and what winter actually looks like out there.
Read guide →Getting to the Archipelago
Public ferries from Stromkajen, guided boats from the centre, or Vaxholm by bus. Which to take, and why most visitors should just book a tour.
Read guide →Is It Worth It?
Yes, and it is the single best day trip from Stockholm - with three specific caveats about weather, season and how far out you actually get.
Read guide →Stockholm or Gothenburg Archipelago?
Stockholm's is vastly bigger with a real tour market; Gothenburg's is car-free, close to the city and free to reach on a transit ticket. Which suits your trip.
Read guide →Which Islands to Visit
Vaxholm, Grinda, Fjaderholmarna, Sandhamn and Uto - what each is for, and which suits a day trip versus an overnight.
Read guide →Choosing an Archipelago Tour
Wooden boat, historic ship, RIB, lunch cruise, kayak or full-day sail - sorted by what kind of day you actually want.
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