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Trip Overview
Start your unforgettable adventure with us taking care of all your needs except for cooking. With top-notch expedition kayaks, spacious tents, snug sleeping bags, and premium Trangia outdoor stoves, we equip you for an extraordinary journey.
Paddle across 30,000 islands, equipped with everything you need for an extraordinary experience. Whether you’re seeking peaceful solitude or exploring vibrant islands, our gear ensures you have the comfort and freedom to create your own adventure.
No need to worry about equipment. We provide everything from durable kayaks and canoes to comfortable tents and sleeping bags, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your journey.
With 30,000 islands to explore, you’ll find both untouched, remote spots and islands with cozy cafes, restaurants, and saunas to enhance your adventure.
Named National Geographic’s Best of the World 2025, the Stockholm Archipelago is a unique world of around 30,000 islands and skerries, just 30 minutes from Stockholm’s city center. It’s a perfect destination for island-hopping and kayaking trips, offering unforgettable overnight adventures.
Among these islands, you’ll discover charming cafes, restaurants, and even public saunas. Grinda’s nature and beaches, Gällnö’s picturesque landscapes and cottages, and Möja’s hiking trails and scenic views await you. For a more tranquil experience, our canoes offer access to the peaceful inner parts of the archipelago, including the stunning Bogesund Nature Reserve.
Spend your nights under a blanket of stars, nestled in your cozy tent in the serenity of nature. Cooking under the open sky adds a touch of magic to your outdoor experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Choose between single or double kayaks, or a canoe, with pricing based on per person. If you need to change your booking for an important reason, we offer flexibility and will do our best to reschedule your adventure to a more suitable date, whenever possible.
Ideal for a peaceful escape, our canoes offer the perfect way to explore the serene inner parts of the archipelago and the beauty of the Bogesund Nature Reserve. For longer journeys into the outer archipelago and more distant islands, we recommend our expedition kayaks.
This is more than just a trip—it’s a journey through one of the most stunning natural landscapes, where every island has a story to tell.
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Frequently asked questions
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Outdoor clothes should be chosen based on the weather forecast. Avoid cotton and opt for quick-drying fabrics or merino wool instead. Quick-dry hiking pants or shorts, a thermal top, and wet shoes or sandals with proper straps (shoes you don’t mind getting wet) are recommended. Make sure to pack a fleece too, just in case it gets chilly later in the day.
In the event of rain or bad weather during your self-guided adventure, it’s essential to prioritize safety while waiting for the weather to clear. Remember to pack appropriate outdoor clothing to stay warm and dry. In Sweden, we believe there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes, so be prepared for any conditions. While thunderstorms are rare and usually pass quickly, it’s a good idea to bring along a book or cards to pass the time.
Absolutely! Our part of the archipelago is beginner-friendly, with calm waters and sheltered conditions. It’s not open sea with strong currents, so you can choose an easy route. We recommend going in groups of at least two for safety, and our canoes and double kayaks are particularly easy to handle, even for first-timers.
Our kayak center is easily accessible and affordable via public transportation, with the bus stop located just 100 meters away. We highly recommend arriving by bus and returning by ferry for a scenic and enjoyable journey.
To reach us, take the T14 subway line towards Mörby Centrum. Upon arrival at Danderyds sjukhus station, transfer to bus 670, which stops at the Engarn station, a short walk from our center. For more detailed information, including schedules and routes, please visit the waxholmsbolaget.se website. Tickets for the subway and bus can be purchased at sl.se.
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We offer storage space for your personal items and luggage. Additionally, we provide a dry bag for essentials like your phone to bring along on the trip.
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Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Resarövägen 10, 185 51 Vaxholm, Sweden
info@kanotcenter.com
+46 8 541 377 90
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