Featured in Lotsen (May 2025), Milena and Jedrzej’s story tells how a spontaneous winter kayaking trip led to a new life on Resarö. Today, they run Skärgårdens Kanotcenter year-round — offering adventures on the water in every season. In April, they were honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year in Vaxholm award for their dedication, creativity, and impact on outdoor tourism.
In this British TV episode, Michael Portillo explores winter in the Stockholm Archipelago – including a breathtaking kayaking trip through frozen waters with Skärgårdens Kanotcenter. Our team members Theresa and Maëli guided the adventure, showing Michael the magic of winter paddling among the ice. The experience ends in true Swedish style: with a hot sauna by the sea. Originally aired on Channel 5 · Now streaming on Apple TV.
German TV journalist Judith Rakers visits the Stockholm Archipelago during Midsummer in this beautifully filmed documentary. She joins our guide Theresa from Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a peaceful kayak tour around Resarö, discovering the islands from the water — just as locals do. Originally aired on WDR · Available to watch on YouTube.
In an editorial feature, Scan Magazine highlights Skärgårdens Kanotcenter as a destination for unforgettable outdoor experiences — from sunny summer paddling to magical winter tours through icy waters. The article features insights from guide and operations manager Theresa Kroh, who shares how the team inspires visitors from all over the world to connect with nature through kayaking and wild camping. Published in Scan Magazine (print & online).
We are delighted to announce that Skärgårdens Kanotcenter has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, this award celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers. Winners are known for receiving excellent feedback and are ranked among the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide.
In her 2019 travel story for The Guardian, Cat Muir recounts an epic Interrail journey from London to Stockholm with her husband and two daughters — ending in a peaceful cabin on the archipelago. One of the highlights? A kayaking day trip with Skärgårdens Kanotcenter on Resarö: “It had been easy to book our two kayaks online... we glided through the wind-ruffled waters to the Bogesund nature reserve, with its beavers and huge white eagles soaring overhead.” A beautiful, slow-paced escape that swapped city stress for wild blueberries, silent forests, and paddles slicing through the Baltic. Published in The Guardian, August 2019.
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Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Resarövägen 10, 185 51 Vaxholm, Sweden
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