Two days in Stockholm’s archipelago is enough time to feel like you’ve genuinely left the city behind. This itinerary takes you through two islands in the central archipelago, Svartsö and Finnhamn, and the reason to pick these two specifically comes down to contrast. They sit close enough together to connect in a single trip, but … Read more
The archipelago in July and the archipelago in September share the same geography. Everything else differs. One runs on full timetables, with beaches covered in swimmers, ferries leaving every hour, and guesthouses booked out weeks in advance. The other is quiet, copper-lit, with water still warm enough for a swim and islands that feel like … Read more
Stockholm sits at the edge of one of the world’s largest archipelagos, over 30,000 islands, islets and rocks stretching east into the Baltic. Most visitors see it from the city side: the water glimpsed between buildings, with the archipelago waiting just beyond the quays at Strömkajen and Nybrokajen. It’s worth actually getting on one of … Read more
Vaxholm sits at one of the natural thresholds of the Stockholm archipelago. Coming from the city, this is where the sheltered inner waters begin to feel more open, with ferries, summer houses, wooded islands, and the fortress guarding the narrow sound into Stockholm. But Vaxholm is not just a scenic stop on the way farther … Read more
Finnhamn is one of those rare archipelago islands where the forest, the farmland, and the sea all sit side by side. A large part of the island is a nature reserve, and the hiking trails move between dense pine forest, open meadows, and rocky clifftops above the water. It is one of the most visited … Read more
If you spend any time outdoors in Sweden, you’re already benefiting from something called Allemansrätten. It’s often translated as “the right of public access”, and it’s a big part of how people here use and think about nature. In simple terms, it means you’re allowed to move freely through the countryside, even when the land … Read more
In 2025, National Geographic featured Stockholm Archipelago in its Best of the World list, highlighting the newly opened Stockholm Archipelago Trail. The same year, TIME Magazine promoted the Stockholm Archipelago Trail in its World’s Greatest Places 2025 list. The unique long-distance hiking route lets you experience the variety of the archipelago all the way from … Read more
In October 2024, the Stockholm Archipelago Trail (SAT) opened. For the first time in history, the archipelago links more than 20 islands across 270 km (168 miles) in a coherent sequence of trails with clear waymarks. Trails that locals have been hiking for decades, but that were often tricky for outsiders to follow, are now … Read more
Bergianska trädgården (Bergius Botanic Garden) is a botanical garden in the northern part of Stockholm, not far from the University metro station. It’s a peaceful place to step away from the city and wander among plants, trees, and green spaces. The outdoor garden is free to enter and open all year round, making it an … Read more
Svartsö is an island in Stockholm’s central archipelago that combines a wild, natural setting with modern comforts. What sets Svartsö apart from other archipelago destinations is its genuine remoteness. Its appeal lies in its remoteness—far enough from the city to feel like a true escape, yet home to excellent dining, comfortable accommodations, and well-maintained trails. … Read more
