Outdoors in Stockholm
Your guide to the city’s best outdoor activities
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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.
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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!
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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.
read moreThe 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.
read moreBest 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.
read moreYour guide to outdoor activities in Stockholm
Outdoors is never too far away in Stockholm. City parks, greenhouses, 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 on the riverside. Kungsträdgården in Norrmalm is normally quiet except for the cafés, but this is where you’ll find the best food festivals in town. Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen is a popular park in the summertime, where people gather to play beach volleyball, yoga, skate at the skatepark, or attend an outdoor theatrical performances and cinematic screenings on the green.
Swimming holes are everywhere, and relaxing on the riverbanks 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.
On the cusp of an archipelago of 3,000 islands, Stockholm is the perfect base for a boat trip or kayaking adventure. Simply hop on a ferry for a carefree day exploring the towns or parks on Vaxholm, Norrtälje, Landsort or countless others. Your best bet for a Stockholm archipelago is in the summertime, when the days are longer and warmer, ferries are frequent and shops and galleries are open for summer guests.