Outdoors in Stockholm
Your guide to the city’s best outdoor activities
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Outdoor swimming pools in Stockholm
OutdoorsStockholm is a fantastic summer city, made for sunbathing and swimming. And besides all the lovely bathing places and beaches around the city, there are also many outdoor pools in Stockholm. Nice swimming pools where you can take a cooling dip, practice your...
Top 10 places to enjoy nature in Stockholm
Stockholm offers fantastic opportunities to enjoy nature and even old-growth forests. You don’t have to go far outside the city limits to find nature reserves, hiking trails, and national parks.
The best playgrounds in Stockholm
Are you visiting Stockholm with playful children and want to find Stockholm’s best playground? Use our handy guide to find your family’s new favorite!
Best ice skating places in Stockholm
In the mood for ice skating? If you’re in Stockholm in the winter season, you have plenty of opportunities to ice skate in the middle of the city.
Rent a bike in Stockholm
Want to rent a bike in Stockholm? Bicycling is the perfect way to discover the city, and here’s your guide to Stockholm’s bike rental shops.
The guide to running races in Stockholm 2020
Do you love running? Then Stockholm is the place to be. The city has a race for everyone, no matter if you’re a beginner or a professional. Here’s the only guide to running races in Stockholm 2020 you need.
Best bathing places and beaches in Stockholm
There are plenty of great bathing places in Stockholm, and here’s your guide to the best bathing jetties, rocks, diving towers, and sandy beaches for both families and friends.
Photography in Stockholm: here’s your best spots
Like photography? 14 islands, 57 bridges, and the surrounding water give photographers visiting Stockholm lots of opportunities for amazing shots.
Stockholm’s best parks
Visit Stockholm’s many amazing parks to experience the city while getting some peace and quiet.
10 best Stockholm streets to walk
Stockholm is a city made for walking. Exploring on foot is one of the best ways to see the many delights Stockholm has to offer, and here are our favorite streets to stroll.
Stockholm’s top running spots
Stockholm is a runner’s dream: fresh, crisp air, plenty of outdoor space, and well-maintained routes. Here are our favorite spots if you want to go for a run in the city.
Best of the Stockholm archipelago
Whether you’re looking for the perfect Stockholm day trip or you want to spend a few days island hopping, the Stockholm archipelago is just waiting to be discovered.
Top 10 outdoor gyms in Stockholm
Sweden is known to be a very healthy country, and Stockholm is no exception. You can find a gym nearby wherever e you are, but most of them require a membership or will charge you a large fee for a one time session. But don’t sweat it. Stockholm offers outdoor...
Go skiing in the middle of Stockholm
The winter is here but did you think you had to go to go north in Sweden to find good ski slopes? That you had to go to Sälen, Idre, Åre, Ramundbergen or another of Sweden's major ski resorts up north to find good skiing opportunities? No, you actually just have to go...
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Your guide to outdoor activities in Stockholm
Outdoors is never too far away in Stockholm. City parks, greenhouses, and natural wilderness areas are always just a short hop away on the train. From late spring to fall, locals take advantage of the many natural areas around and just outside of town. At Tantolunden on Södermalm, visitors can try their hands at mini golf or sunbathe by lake Mälaren. Kungsträdgården in Norrmalm is ordinarily quiet except for the cafés, but this is where you’ll find the best food festivals in town. Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen is a popular summer park, where people gather to play beach volleyball, yoga, skate at the skatepark, or attend an outdoor theatrical performances and cinematic screenings on the green.
Places to swim can be found everywhere, and relaxing next to water is a favorite summer past time for many Stockholmers. Beaches are usually equipped with bathing jetties, diving towers, and sometimes ice cream kiosks. The city is known for clean water, from family-friendly Smedsuddsbadet to Brunnsvikens strandbad on Djurgården. Visitors looking for a quiet respite should head to Långholmens Strandbad or try their luck at the small and forested Lake Trekanten in Liljeholmen.
With an archipelago of 3,000 islands, Stockholm is the perfect base for a boat trip or kayaking adventure. Hop on a ferry for a carefree day exploring the town of Vaxholm or the islands Grinda, Sandhamn and countless others. Stockholm archipelago is at its most beautiful in the summertime when the days are longer and warmer, ferries are frequent and shops and galleries are open for summer guests.