1-2 hours
Boat tour to the Archipelago City - Vaxholm (1 hour and 15 minutes one way)
Set sail through the archipelago of Stockholm towards the island idyll that is Vaxholm.
What you'll do
Enjoy a beautiful boat tour aboard the S/S Stockholm to Vaxholm, the picturesque city in the Stockholm archipelago. Vaxholm is known as the capital of the Stockholm Archipelago and is one of the most popular boating destinations and ports in the islands. The most distinctive and famous building in Vaxholm is Vaxholm Fortress with its museum which is a great historic national monument to go and learn more about Stockholm’s rich past.
If you don’t manage to get a slot on this tour due to high demand, don’t worry – there are plenty more ways to discover Stockholm’s beauty from the water. Here are a few other boat tours we recommend checking out:
Highlights
Historic S/S Stockholm boat
Vaxholm Fortress
Guided commentary in English and Swedish
Facts
Vaxholm Fortress was the pirate fort in one of the Pippi Longstocking movies
Until 1926 Vaxholm was only accessible by boat before a car bridge was built
S/S Stockholm was built back in 1931 and can carry 300 people.
Did you know?
Vaxholm is an idyllic and cozy harbor town where you walk among the local, charming shops, galleries, cafés, and restaurants and easily spend a day. Enjoy the quiet cobbled streets and wooden buildings, typical architecture of the city. Did you know, wood was the only building material allowed in Vaxholm by law up until 1912? Vaxholm Fortress (Fästning) is the most impressive historic building in Vaxholm, situated on a small island opposite the town of Vaxholm. The Fortress was built in the 1540s as part of the new defense along the Swedish coast and as a safeguard of Vaxholm and Stockholm, the Swedish capital. The Fortress museum has fascinating exhibits and films teaching you more about the military history of Sweden.
What's included
Your pass is valid for a return journey (1 hour and 15 minutes each way).
Commentary on board.
Where you'll be
Strandvägen, Kajplats 16,, Stockholm, SEWhere you'll meet
To secure your spot, show your pass at one of Strömma’s kiosks:
Kiosk opening times only – not boat departure times:
April 2025:
Strömkajen – Location
Monday – Friday: 10AM - 2PM
Saturday – Sunday: 10AM – 4:30PM
May 2025:
Strömkajen – Location
Daily: 10AM – 4:30PM
Nybroviken – Location
Daily: 9:30AM – 2PM
Klara Mälarstrand- Location
Thursday – Sunday: 9AM – 2PM
Please check the Stromma website for future opening dates/times.
How to get there
Bus: 69
Subway: Östermalmstorg
Operating hours
Boat departure times change throughout the season, please check the Stromma's website for the most up-to-date information before your visit.
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