Central archipelago walking tour in Sweden
MIN.
AGE FOR CHILDREN: 10 YRS.
PRICE 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN: FROM SEK 9,550 PER CHILD.
Younger children can be considered on request.
TRIP LEVEL: EASY.
Description of Central archipelago walking tour in Sweden
This 7-day self-guided walking tour takes you on an island-hopping adventure right in the heart of Stockholm’s 24,000 islands. Lying right on Stockholm’s doorstep this immaculate archipelago offers the visitor a combination of stunning nature and local archipelago flair.
Thanks to an efficient archipelago boat system you are able to hop to a great variety of islands, enjoying their individual charm, coastal walks and secluded beaches.
One of the tour’s highlights is a walk along the ‘island-hopping trail’ that takes you from Svartsö to Finnhamn by boat, bridge and rowboat. Small archipelago villages, unspoilt beaches, crisscrossing boats and beautiful sea views ensure a genuine and truly unique archipelago experience.
Sandhamn is an island not be missed on any archipelago tour. Its charming waterside village with narrow winding alleys has everything you need despite its remote location on the distant edge of the archipelago. Leave behind the summer buzz in the village and take to the trails as you walk to Trouville, its enviable white sand beach.
The tour starts and ends in the beautiful capital city of Stockholm which offers many walks through parkland and along coasts boasting city and sea views, as well as the charm and history of a stroll through Stockholm's cherished old town.
PRICE INCLUDES: HOTEL x 6, BREAKFAST x 6, PICNIC LUNCH x 1, BOAT RIDES X 4, LUGGAGE TRANSFERS X 4, ROUTE NOTES & MAPS, 24 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE
(5 boat journeys paid locally)
Note: On day 4 your bags will be transferred from Grinda hotel to Grinda jetty. The bags then travel with you on the boat and at Svartsö you take your own bags 200 m to your accommodation
THIS TRIP USES THE CENTRAL ISLANDS OF THE STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO TRAIL
Stockholm Archipelago Trail is a newly established hiking trail with a total of 270 km covering 20 islands from north to south. A handful of the 30,000 islands making up this island metropolis have been handpicked as part of the trail. Each island is unique and offers an insight into archipelago life and nature at its absolute best.
The public archipelago boat system links up the islands allowing you to hop from island to island and explore this wonderful landscape up close.
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MIN.
AGE FOR CHILDREN: 10 YRS.
PRICE 2 ADULTS/2 CHILDREN: FROM SEK 9,550 PER CHILD.
Younger children can be considered on request.
TRIP LEVEL: EASY.
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6 Reviews of Central archipelago walking tour in Sweden
Reviewed on 04 Jul 2026 by Andrew Asteriades
Loved it. The constant mix of sea and woods was lovely. The walk around the east side of Grinda was beautiful. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Jun 2026 by Pamela Speer
Five stars! The meticulous attention to detail that Carmen and the host company put into the trip’s daily packets was amazing. Highly recommend this itinerary. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Jul 2024 by Han Duijvendak
We really enjoyed it and feel that Carmen from the host company did an excellent job. The info provided was generally very good. Walking route descriptions and maps were excellent. Transfers and ferry trips were all very smooth. All local people we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Aug 2023 by Edwina Jones
We loved all the walks which are through varied landscapes and the excitment of waiting for the boats to take us to the next island... We loved this hoiday and very much plan to return. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Aug 2023 by Pierluigi Poggiolini
Excellent, we enjoyed it very much. Carmen was great. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Jul 2023 by Barbara Brown
All of the walks were lovely with interesting sights and sounds. We saw a red squirrel , badger and Orchids in the meadows. I particularly enjoyed the rowing across to an island... Wonderful. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
Planet
All our trips are about enjoying and experiencing the natural and cultural beauty of the region, in a respectful and considerate way. Our trips are only run with small groups, most often from two people to six people, to ensure that impact on the environment is a minimum at all times, and the most personal and rich experience can be had by all.Hiking puts little stress on the environment and allows you to appreciate the surroundings in an environmentally friendly way as you follow the established hiking trails across the islands.
We are proud sponsors of Skärgårdsstiftelsen (The Archipelago Foundation) who work to preserve the Stockholm archipelago to ensure future generations also enjoy access to a free and accessible archipelago.
We are also a member of Naturturismföretagen (Swedish Ecotourism Association) which works towards an improved tourism which protects and takes responsibility for our delicate natural and cultural environment. Our company beliefs reflect this vision.
This trip makes use only of the public boat system which is an extension of Stockholm’s bus and underground system. We also where possible choose accommodation close to the boat jetties to minimise the need for additional baggage transfers, and encourage our guests instead to bring luggage that they can transport themselves 200 m.
The Stockholm archipelago is a region reliant on small-scale tourism to help keep small, locally run businesses alive. We ensure that our guests are given information about all local restaurants, cafes, shops etc to help support these local businesses during their trip.
We take responsibility of ensuring that rubbish is handled accordingly, both in the countryside and in the office, with a developed sorting system. Use of paper is spared with all marketing carried out online to avoid the production of own brochures. Travellers are encouraged to recycle as much literature as possible that they are provided with at the start of the trip.
People
We wholeheartedly support the local economy - our guests want to experience the genuine region in which they are travelling, and our aim is to let it be seen and enjoyed.Guests booking this trip are given information in their tour information about Skärgårdsstiftelsen (The Archipelago Foundation) and their objective of preserving the Stockholm archipelago. We encourage our guests to either become ‘friends’ of the association or make a donation to the foundation.
Our aim is always to promote and support the local community. Encounters with the locals is a fundamental aspect of our trips, and we therefore make all efforts to use suppliers from the area where possible. With this in mind we prefer to use accommodation that is more personal and traditional which allows an insight into the local community, for example, Svartsö Skärgårdshotell is owned by 4 families from Svartsö who have devoted time, energy and money into Svartsö’s future. Our aim is to support these local ventures to the full.
We also aim for included meals to be provided by local suppliers, and therefore provide information on all local restaurants and cafes, for example, Gällnö cafe and country shop, Svartsö Krog & Bistro Sågen, not to mention the local bakeries and cafes along the hikes.
Our trips are designed so that travellers pass by natural as well as cultural sites en route, including local folklore museums such as Svartsö Hembygdsmuseum, and information is provided about these sites. Travellers are encouraged to visit or take guided tours, and all opening times of sites, shops, facilities are indicated to allow the traveller the opportunity to maximise their visit.
Our trips would quite simply not be the same without the support of the local community.
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