The 7 Winter Activities in Stockholm That Sell Out Earliest

1.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

You’ll paddle a sturdy sea kayak through Stockholm’s winter archipelago with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl provide calm instruction, warm gear, and local stories. After kayaking, coffee, pastries, a hot sauna, and an optional Baltic dip complete this unusual three-hour outing.

“Friendly and professional staff, delicious fika, nice sauna at the end to warm up. It was an excellent experience throughout. My first time kayaking and will definitely be doing it again.”

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2.Winter Snowshoe Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · from $176

Leave central Stockholm for a guided winter hike through snow-covered forests and across frozen lakes. Your English or Swedish-speaking guide, such as Tigo, Eric, or George, teaches snowshoe skills, Swedish wildlife, and campfire cooking. The small group is limited to eight, with lunch, equipment, transport, and dry bags included.

“It was a very pretty hike through the forrest and walking on the frozen lake was amazing. The guide Tigo was super friendly, he told us a lot about Swedish nature and culture. I can really recommend the tour.”

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3.Snowshoe Winter Hike from Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $191

You’ll leave central Stockholm by minibus for a winter hike in a National Park or nature reserve, chosen for the day’s snow and weather. Your guide provides snowshoes or ice cleats, poles, lunch, fika, and forest instruction. Expect a small group of no more than eight, a campfire meal, wildlife spotting, and a steady outing for most ages and skill levels.

“It’s one of those once in a life time experiences. I really enjoyed the hike, despite being tired. We also walked on two lakes, which was very scary but our guide managed to help all of us and even take pictures and videos while we do so. The soup we had was very delicious as well!”

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4.Stockholm Winter Boat Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · from $21Best value

Cruise Stockholm’s quays and the island of Fjäderholmarna for about 75 minutes with a live guide. You can sit outside with a blanket or move indoors, while light snacks and hot or cold drinks are sold onboard. The small group is limited to 15 people, making this a calm winter outing rather than a crowded harbor ride.

“Although it was a little cold, we sat outside for most of the cruise using the blankets provided. The guide was informative and made some jokes, which kept it light-hearted but educational.”

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5.Winter Kayak Tour in Stockholm City (Dry Suit Kayaking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $152

Meet your guide at the kayak station, suit up in a dry suit, and paddle Stockholm’s waterways for about two and a half hours. Stable tandem kayaks are standard, with singles available for experienced paddlers on request. Guides such as Bobby and Emil lead the route through Kungsholmen, Långholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, and Lilla Essingen.

“Fabulous way to see Stockholm, we really enjoyed the tour and Bobby was a great guide telling us a bit about the area. Would definitely recommend it. Only negative thing was there is no toilet or changing room but there is public toilets a few minutes walk away.”

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6.Winter City Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $171

Join a small English-language group of up to eight for a 3.5 to 4 hour winter kayak tour from central Stockholm. Guides such as Johan and Pete lead you past City Hall, Gamla Stan, and Södermalm. Dry suits, gloves, warm drinks, and a freshly prepared lunch or fika are included.

“Johan was a supernice guide. It was a fun tour with interesting facts! Thank you!”

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7.Stockholm Top attractions all-inclusive Gran Tour Winter Edition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $309

Spend about six hours seeing Stockholm’s major sights with a small group of up to 13 people, a professional driver-guide, museum admissions, and lunch at the Vasa Museum. Expect guided visits to the Vasa, History Museum, Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, Stortorget, and Gamla Stan. Hans or David may lead the day.

“It's great just needs a little more time to cover it properly . A little more time for self discovery would help. Guide was very knowledgeable.”

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