Rent a kayak in Stockholm

In other words, you have enormous opportunities to experience “Venice of the North” and the city’s surroundings in the very best way – from the water. Kayaking is the simplest form of boating, and to get out on the water and feel the freedom and tranquility as you glide forward is a true pleasure.

Rent a kayak in Stockholm – a fantastic way to experience the city

With a kayak, you can easily go where you want in Stockholm, and the city is full of fantastic kayaking opportunities. City kayaking or archipelago kayaking – you choose. Paddle around Kungsholmen or Årstaviken. Or steer the kayak towards the City Hall, Old Town, Tantolunden, Långholmen, Drottningholm, and other wonderful excursion destinations – including the stunning Stockholm archipelago with 30,000 islands and islets. Stockholm is a true kayaking paradise!

Here’s our guide to the city’s kayak rentals (many of them also offer SUP rental. And no matter what kind of adventure you’re up for – a quick tour or day trip – it’s easy to rent a kayak in Stockholm. Where there’s water, there’s often a kayak rental nearby. Have a nice paddle tour and remember the safety. Always wear a life jacket, paddle close to land, never paddle alone, and check the weather before starting.

At Lek Mer, you can rent a single kayak, double kayak, and family kayak with room for two adults and a child. Life jacket, paddle, and spray skirt are included. If you’re up for a longer excursion, you can also rent a dry suit, tent, sleeping bag, and groundsheet.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff is always at your service, and for those of you who want to learn more, there are try-out courses, introductory courses, advanced courses, and rolling courses. In addition, they offer corporate paddling – a perfect activity for your next event at work.

Söderkajak is another popular alternative for renting a kayak in Stockholm. They offer kayak rental (and SUP) in a top location – lovely Vinterviken in southern Stockholm. A perfect starting point for kayaking, whether you’re in the mood for the city center or nature. Nearby there are plenty of islands and canals to paddle through, and the routes are filled with scenic picnic areas and bathing places where you can take a nice break. Drottningholm, Långholmen, The City Hall, Karlbergskanalen, Hornsbergstrand, Tantolunden, Stora och Lilla Essingen, and Nockebybadet are examples of places you can easily reach from Vinterviken.

At Söderkajak, you can rent several different types of sea kayaks. There are single kayaks if you want to paddle yourself, tandem kayaks for paddling with a friend, or triple kayaks if you’re a trio. There are also family kayaks if you wish to share the water experience with your children – extra stable, plenty of luggage space, and bathing friendly. Söderkajak also offers corporate paddling, a perfect activity for team building, and group paddling for bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, birthdays, etc. In addition to kayak rental, there are many other things to do in Vinterviken – restaurant, garden café, picnic areas, padel courts, tennis courts, and swimming area.

After just 20 minutes of paddling, you reach the first uninhabited island where you can disembark to swim or spend the night if you want. Then just paddle around and explore the archipelago – the number of exciting islands is unlimited! If you want to go on a multi-day kayak tour, you can quickly reach the scenic outer archipelago.

At Dalarö Kajak, you can rent a kayak for any period of time – from a few hours to several days. The price includes basic instructions, paddle, life jacket, cockpit cover, and water-resistant map. If you want to go on a longer trip, you can also rent camping equipment – tents, sleeping bags, groundsheet, and Trangia portable stoves. In addition, you can buy a kayak, go on guided tours, take courses, and take your colleagues on corporate paddling.