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Recreation and adventures in Stockholm

The recreations and adventures are listed alphabetically.

Air balloon

While in Stockholm you can take a ride in an air balloon and see the Mälaren from above, as well as Riddarfjärden, the Old Town, Östermalm, and be landing on the Gärdet. As you see most of Stockholm from above, you can feel the breeze, and as the wind chooses directions for you, the one trip is not anything like the other. Northern Europe's largest balloons are at hand, and the participants will have to help fill them up with air. The ride is approximately one hour and the landing is celebrated with a baptism in champagne. The tours are arranged on a daily basis, and every night from the end of April to the end of September. Some tours are available in the morning as well. For further information please call the sight-seeing shop (Utflyktsbutiken) in the Sweden House (Sverige Huset) at Kungsträdgården. Phone: 08-789 24 15. Fax: 08-789 24 91.

Bathing

Swimming pools, outdoor (Many of these provide additional activities):

  • Eriksdalsbadet. Eriksdalslunden. Phone: 08-643 33 72
  • Hägerstensbadet. Södertäljevägen-Personnevägen. Phone: 08-18 40 10
  • Kampementsbadet. Sandhamnsgatan. Phone: 08-661 62 16
  • Nytorpsbadet. Paternostervägen-Ulricehamnsvägen. Phone: 08-648 89 89
  • Nälstabadet. Skattegårdsvägen-Trolle Bondes gata. Phone: 08-761 22 63.
  • Vilda Vandis Sommarland, Vattenparadiset (Water paradise). Vanadislunden by Sveavägen. Phone: 08-30 12 11.
  • Älvsjöbadet. Huddingevägen. Phone: 08-647 15 07.

Lakes

  • Brunnsviksbadet, Brunnsviken in Frescati. Canoeing, beach volley, sailing, windsurfing, beach games and barbecue.
  • Farstanäsets bad, by the lake Magelungen. Bicycle and running tracks.
  • Farstastrandsbadet, Farsta Gård. By the lake Magelungen. Minigolf at the farmhouse.
  • Flatenbadet, by the lake Flaten. Jump tower, tennis courts, camping, play grounds, mini golf. Phone: 08-773 09 19.
  • Hässelby, Badhusvägen at Lake Mälaren.
  • Hökarängsbadet, by the lake Drevviken, windsurfing area as well
  • Johannesdalsbadet, in Vårberg, by the lake Mälaren.
  • Kanaanbadet. Grimsta by the lake Mälaren. Jump tower and running tracks, track golf. Phone: 08-37 19 20.
  • Källtorpssjön, in Nacka. Tennis football, exercise facilities.
  • Lilla Essingens Bryggbad. At Essingen.
  • Långholmens Klippbad, by Riddarfjärden.
  • Långholmens Strandbad. Riddarfjärden.
  • Långsjöbadet. by Långsjå square. Boats, canoes, kayaks, surfing, volleyball and boule.
  • Lövstabadet, by lake Mälaren.
  • Maltesholmsbadet, by lake Mälaren.
  • Mälarhöjdsbadet, by lake Mälaren. Jumping tower.
  • Smedsuddsbadet, Riddarfjärden
  • Solviksbadet. By the lake Mälaren.
  • Sätrastrandsbadet by the lake Mälaren, canoes, games.
  • Söderbysjön in Nacka. Golf.
  • Trekantenbadet. By the Lake trekanten.
  • Ågestabadet, by the lake Magelungen.
  • Ängbybadet, by the lake Mälaren. Track golf, and a camping in the vicinity.

Nude

  • Ågesta by the lake Malungen, also volley ball, badminton and boule.

Indoors

  • Eriksdalsbadet, Phone: 08-643 33 72.
  • Högdalshallen, Phone: 08-99 02 58.
  • Västertorpsbadet, Phone: 08-97 59 51.
  • Åkeshovsbadet, Phone: 08-37 95 75.

Disabled

  • Stora Sköndal, by the lake Drevviken. Only for the disabled and their families.

Baltic Sea

Wherever you are staying along the east coast, it is easy to get down to the shore for sun bathing as well as swimming in the sea. On the many islands there will be excellent choices as well.

For further information and to get a free catalogue with maps please contact: Fritid Stockholm. Informationsenheten. Box 8313. S-104 20 Stockholm. Phone: 08-785 60 00. Fax: 08-653 27 36.

For further information for local transportation by bus or underground please call SL 08-600 10 00. To travel by Ship please call 08-679 58 30. Please call Stockholm Information Service: 08-789 24 90, for further information on locations, beautiful spots etc.

Bicycling

Bicycling is very popular in Stockholm as there are several fine tracks surrounding the city. Even in town you will find specific tracks for bicyclists. There is a plenitude of places where you can hire a bicycle, so please check at any of the tourist offices.

Within the archipelago of Stockholm many islands have bicycles for hiring. For further information please call the sight-seeing shop (Utflyktsbutiken) in the Sweden House (Sverige Huset) at Kungsträdgården. Phone: 08-789 24 15. Fax: 08-789 24 91, or try one of the tourist offices located on main islands in the archipelago.

Canoe/Kayak

Take a canoe along the Viking trail through the canal of Åkers, Garnsviken upon the rivers through the lakes Vadasjön and Helgösjön. For further information please call the sight-seeing shop (Utflyktsbutiken) in the Sweden House (Sverige Huset) at Kungsträdgården. Phone: 08-789 24 15. Fax: 08-789 24 91.

To take a kayak out to the outer archipelago in Stockholm is a very popular adventure. There are arranged tours at reasonable prices andyou can chose a weekend or a whole week. The tours begins and ends at the Kayak Centre on Runmarö. For further information please call the Excursionshop (Utflyktsbutiken) in the Sweden House (Sverige Huset) at Kungsträdgården. Phone: 08-789 24 15. Fax: 08-789 24 91.

One can also hire canoes, as well as kayaks, for excursions by you self, either in the waters west of Stockholm, or within the archipelago. Please contact any of the tourist offices, for further information.

Diving

A Diving store selling and renting diving equipment, is, in Sweden, also the Diving centre. These centres will provide courses for those with no licence, (interesting for those who know that Swedish diving instructors are among the best in the world, at least as far as safety is concerned). For those with a licence they provide their security boats, you can either hire the boat alone or take along the skilled personnel, the later is advisable. For further information on diving look in the yellow pages in the local telephone catalogue, or contact any of the tourist offices.

Fishing

Fishing is an extremely popular recreational activity in Stockholm. Often one can see people fishing for salmon even downtown Stockholm, from one of the many bridges. Tourists or visitors to Stockholm may fish almost anywhere, at least after buying a local fishing licence. However, fishing is prohibited in a few places, for example where the rivers run into the Baltic Sea, or into Lake Mälaren. Salmon, salmon trout, pike perch, and eel, may only be caught if it measures up to a standard size. Arranged fishing trips are provided for from time to time. Check at any of the tourist offices.

Fishing
Depending on where you are, there are many types of fishing that can be done in Sweden. The lakes generally offer the same fauna. The coastline offers differences because the water differs in salt concentration on the west and east coast respectively. The cold lakes in the north are great for game fishing.

Sportfishing, using a rod and reel, is free in the 5 large lakes and the coastline as long as one follows the code of conduct in the Every Man's Right. Fishing on private property closer than 200 meters to buildings is accordingly not allowed. In smaller lakes and streams, a permit is almost always required.

Using fishing nets and other heavy equipment usually requires a permit, regardless of where in Sweden it is. Catching fish, crabs, lobsters etc during diving sessions is forbidden. Spearing from boats or when diving, is also forbidden. Some fishing is only authorised during specific time periods.

The best way to learn about the rules when fishing in a specific area, is to contact the Swedish Sports Fishing Federation, (Strömkarlsvägen 62) 167 62 Bromma. Phone; 08-704 44 80. Fax; 08-795 96 73, or nearest tourist information.


To fish in the Stockholm Archipelago is an opportunity to experience the nature in close, to learn a bit about how the fish is living and how to catch it. This is an outdoor activity, not dependent of the weather, an activity witch is relaxing and at the same time, full of action. If you are interested in an arranged fishingtrip or maybe a boattrip contact Catch & Relax, www.catchrelax.se, info@catchrelax.se +46-8-54491320.

Flying

Fly with the well known Sea-flyers above Stockholm and the archipelago. Or make up Your own route. Take the chance of seeing it all from above. For further information please call the Excursionshop (Utflyktsbutiken) in the Sweden House (Sverige Huset) at Kungsträdgården. Phone: 08-789 24 15. Fax: 08-789 24 91.

Golf

There is a plenitude of golf clubs, golf, as well as track golf, not to mention mini golf, in short, golf in all forms is very popular in Sweden. In Stockholm there are no less than 40 golf clubs, so please contact the Stockholm District Association for Golf on Phone: 08-731 53 70.

Riding

The so called Icelandic horses are very popular as they are rather small and robust. Various tours are provided for on the mainland as well as in the archipelago. The latter which is renowneded for the safaris on horseback. For further information please contact the sight-seeing shop (Utflyktsbutiken) in the Sweden House (Sverige Huset) at Kungsträdgården. Phone: 08-789 24 15. Fax: 08-789 24 91.

Sailing and Off shore

  • The Kungliga Svenska Segelsällskapet. Box 118. S-133 22 Saltsjöbaden. (KSSS) Phone: 08-717 03 65. Fax: 08-717 30 34.
  • The Swedish Sailing Association. Idrottens Hus. S-123 87 Farsta. Phone: 08-605 60 00. Fax: 08-605 63 31.
  • The Swedish Boat Union. (Af Pontins Väg 6) Box 27 808. S-115 93 Stockholm. Phone: 08-661 59 40.
  • Nautical Charts is bought at Nautiska AB. Slussplan 5. Box 15410. S-104 65 Stockholm. Phone: 08-677 00 00. Fax: 08-677 00 10.

Wind surfing

All of the coastline provides for many choices. The easiest way is to contact the local tourist information, or to look in the yellow pages in the local Telephone Catalogue for diverse choices. All of the Swedish east coast is renowned for excellent wind-surfing conditions. The outer archipelago of Stockholm is the absolutely best place for surfing.

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