What is the difficulty level?

Rated 3-4 out of 5. Daily stages range from 36 to 53.5 km on a mix of paved roads (50%) and gravel roads (50%), with moderate elevation between 273 and 604 metres per day.

Are ferries included?

The boat taxi from Ornö to Utö is included. Other ferry and train tickets are not included — budget approximately 400 SEK per adult for all crossings.

Is a dinner included?

Yes, one three-course dinner at Skepparholmen is included (drinks excluded).

What bikes are available?

You can rent a 20-gear touring bike or an e-bike, both equipped with pannier bag, repair kit and lock. Bike rental is optional and not included in the base price.

Can I start on any day?

No, this tour departs on Saturdays only between May and September, subject to availability.

How do I get to Stockholm?

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40 km from the city centre. The Arlanda Express train is the fastest connection. You can also arrive by car or train.

Unique Stockholm Island Hopping Cycling Tour

Stockholm Archipelago

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Trekking bikeE-bike7 days / 6 nights218 km4/5Medium-EasyLoop

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Discover the Stockholm Archipelago's most remote and beautiful islands on this unique 7-day cycling tour. Ride through nature reserves, explore Vaxholm and Dalarö, and reach the outermost islands of Utö and Ålö — where white sandy beaches and untouched wilderness meet the open sea.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Stockholm
Check in to your centrally located 4-star hotel. Stockholm's 14 islands, connected by 57 bridges, offer plenty of sightseeing — beautiful buildings, lush greenery and water flowing through the entire city.

Day 2: Stockholm to Vaxholm (41 km; +400/−416 m)
Cycle around the green oasis of Royal Djurgården, passing charming cafés and museums like the Vasa and ABBA museums. A small ferry carries you to the Bogesundslandet nature reserve before you cross to Vaxholm, the unofficial capital of the archipelago, with its narrow alleys and waterside restaurants.

Day 3: Vaxholm to Saltsjöbaden (53.5 km; +604/−599 m)
Ferry to the idyllic island of Tynningö, then onward to Farstalandet — a cycle-friendly nature area where a key scene from Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal was filmed. Pass the Artipelag modern art museum and the porcelain town of Gustavsberg before arriving at your seaside hotel in Saltsjöbaden.

Day 4: Saltsjöbaden to Smådalarö (46.1 km; +495/−501 m)
Ride through the car-free Erstaviken nature area and into Tyresta National Park — 5,000 hectares of centuries-old forest, glittering lakes and abundant wildlife. Cross to the well-preserved island of Dalarö, filming location for Bergman's Wild Strawberries, and continue a few kilometres to your spa hotel on Smådalarö for a luxurious evening.

Day 5: Smådalarö to Utö (41 km; +428/−419 m)
Return to charming Dalarö village before taking ferries via the island of Ornö — a place of beautiful forests and soul-stirring views. Arrive by boat taxi at Utö, one of the archipelago's outermost islands. Your accommodation, an inn where Greta Garbo once stayed, was singled out by National Geographic for its coziness, and its restaurant has received many awards for its cuisine.

Day 6: Utö, Ålö & return to Stockholm (36 km; +335/−357 m)
Explore Utö's smooth waterside rocks and white sandy beaches, then cross to Ålö — the wildest island in the archipelago, with breathtaking views, enchanting forests and a free horizon. Return to Stockholm by scenic ferry or ferry-and-train combination for a final evening in the capital.

Day 7: Departure
Tour ends after breakfast. Consider extra nights to explore Stockholm further.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🍽️ 1 dinner (drinks excluded)
🚢 Boat Taxi from Ornö to Utö

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🌎 Tourist taxes
🛡️ Travel insurance

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level?
Rated 3-4 out of 5. Daily stages range from 36 to 53.5 km on a mix of paved roads (50%) and gravel roads (50%), with moderate elevation between 273 and 604 metres per day.
Are ferries included?
The boat taxi from Ornö to Utö is included. Other ferry and train tickets are not included — budget approximately 400 SEK per adult for all crossings.
Is a dinner included?
Yes, one three-course dinner at Skepparholmen is included (drinks excluded).
What bikes are available?
You can rent a 20-gear touring bike or an e-bike, both equipped with pannier bag, repair kit and lock. Bike rental is optional and not included in the base price.
Can I start on any day?
No, this tour departs on Saturdays only between May and September, subject to availability.
How do I get to Stockholm?
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40 km from the city centre. The Arlanda Express train is the fastest connection. You can also arrive by car or train.