Central Island Hopping - summer

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Central Island Hopping - summer
Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 2 - 10
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11,095 SEK
Deposit: 2,219 SEK

About this trip

Discover the magic of the Stockholm archipelago on this unforgettable journey by land and sea. Wander historic Vaxholm, hop between islands, and breathe the fresh Baltic air as boats carry you across calm waters. Swim at secluded beaches, explore Sandhamn’s stylish charm, and soak up Stockholm’s enchanting backstreets and city views. This trip blends nature, culture, and coastal adventure for a truly memorable escape.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Stockholm
Optional self-guided walking tour of Söders Heights (southern island in Stockholm) passing churches, historic housing and viewpoints
Optional self-guided walking tour of Djurgården island/Stockholm city park
Sightseeing in Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Vasa Ship, Skansen open-air museum, ABBA museum.

Accommodation: Stockholm
Meals: No meals included
Hiking: optional & flexible distance (4-14 km)

Day 2: Stockholm → Vaxholm → Grinda
Boat Stockholm to Vaxholm
Hiking on Vaxholm around Vaxön island along winding village streets and coastal path
Opt: visit Kastellet Fortress & Bogesund nature reserve
Boat Vaxholm to Grinda

Accommodation: Grinda, hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 10 km 

Day 3: Grinda → Sandhamn → Grinda
Boat from Grinda to Sandhamn
Hiking around Sandhamn island passing Fläskberget viewpoint, Trouville sandy beaches, Sandhamn village and harbour
Boat from Sandhamn to Grinda

Accommodation: Grinda, hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Hiking Distance: 10 km

Day 4: Grinda → Svartsö
Morning hike around Grinda passing Klubbudden viewpoint and coastal scenery.
Boat from Grinda to Svartsö
Afternoon hike around Storträsk lake to Ahlsvik with country store and café

Accommodation: Svartsö, hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking Distance: 5 km (Grinda) & 7 km (Svartsö)

Day 5: Svartsö → Ingmarsö → Finnhamm → Svartsö
Island hop hike using archipelago boats and rowboat over Ingmarsö & Finnhamn
Archipelago boat Finnhamn to Svartsö

Accommodation: Svartsö, hotel
Meals: Breakfast &
 lunch
Hiking Distance: 12-15 km 

Day 6: Svartsö → Gällnö → Stockholm
Walk to Skälvik jetty
Archipelago boat from Skälvik to Gällnö
Walking on Gällnö with option to row over to Karklö, passing beaches
Archipelago boat from Gällnö to Stockholm

Accommodation: Stockholm, hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking Distance: 10-13 km 

Day 7: Depart Stockholm
Optional self-guided walking tour of Söders Heights (southern island in Stockholm) passing churches, historic housing and viewpoints
Optional self-guided walking tour of Djurgården island
Sightseeing in Stockholm: Gamla Stan, Vasa Ship, Skansen open-air museum, ABBA museum.

Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: optional & flexible distance (4-14 km)

What's included

Accommodation

Hotel x 6

Meals

Breakfast x 6 Picnic lunch x 1

Activities

Hiking x 7 days, Includes 6 sections of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail

Boats*

Vaxholm/Grinda (Day 2) Grinda/Sandhamn (Day 3) Sandhamn/Grinda (Day 3) Gällnö/Stockholm (Day 6)

Luggage transfer

Stockholm/Grinda (Day 2), Grinda accomm/jetty (Day 4), Svartsö/Stockholm (Day 6). Note: On day 4, guests take bags 200 m from Svartsö jetty to accommodation; bags travel on boat with guests.

Information pack

Including detailed digital trail routes & maps in English; contact numbers; Nordic Trails representative; Full trip briefing; 24 hr emergency service

What's not included

Boats

The total extra cost for boats paid locally onboard will be approx. SEK 430 per adult & SEK 270 for reduced rates (children 7-19 years and travellers over 65 years of age).

Map of the trip locations

A. Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

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