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Boat tours to Stockholm Archipelago

Boating

Sweden is a great destination for activities on lakes, canals, and oceans. Even without your own boat, you can easily access most destinations through public boat services, ferries, or boat taxis.

All of sweden

A man on a timber raft in Värmland is looking through his binoculars.

Timber-rafting

Timber rafting

Timber rafting is the ultimate slow travel adventure for families and friends.

A sailboat in the ocean off the coast of Gotland.

Sailing

Sailing in Sweden

Why do you almost never meet sailor Swedes in the Mediterranean in summertime? Because they are all in Sweden having the sailing time of their lives.

Unique places in Sweden only accessible by boat

Embraced by vast expanses of water, Sweden is adorned with hundreds of thousands of islands, offering a haven for boat enthusiasts seeking adventure. From secluded coves to bustling archipelagos and one-of-a-kind attractions, here are the places you can only reach by boat.

Discovering unique gems in Sweden accessible only by boat

Medelpad

Norrbotten

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Ångermanland

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province with majestic scenery

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Gästrikland – a peaceful county by the Baltic Sea

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Stockholm – the capital of Scandinavia

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Värmland  – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Västmanland – magnificent nature and history close to Stockholm

Närke

Blekinge – a small county with great archipelago adventures

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

Dalsland

Gotland – where Viking-era history meets unique natural scenery

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Malmö – a city of contrasts and an international melting pot

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Småland – as Swedish as it gets

Västergötland

West Sweden

Experience Öland: From Swedish royalty to nature's majesty

Östergötland

Sweden is a great destination for various boating activities

Want to plan your holiday based on your interests? Select activities of choice or explore Sweden geographically.

Boating

General

Timber rafting

Sailing in Sweden

Discovering unique gems in Sweden accessible only by boat