Glide through Stockholm’s inner islands on a guided two-hour kayak loop from Tantolunden. This beginner-friendly paddle covers about 6 km and offers close-up views of Långholmen, City Hall and Reimersholme with a local guide narrating history and sights.
Glide through Stockholm’s inner islands on a guided two-hour kayak loop from Tantolunden. This beginner-friendly paddle covers about 6 km and offers close-up views of Långholmen, City Hall and Reimersholme with a local guide narrating history and sights.
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Operated by Tanto SUP och kajak · Stockholm, Stockholm County
A low, gray sky hangs over the water and the city’s edges—then the guide counts off and two-man kayaks slip away from Tantolunden. Paddles cut the surface, the current nudging you past boathouses and the brick outline of Långholmen’s old prison. From the seat of a stable recreational kayak the City Hall rises close enough to read its carving, and Norr Mälarstrand’s promenade slides by like a city sidewalk on the water.
moderate.
2 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness — some paddling endurance and upper-body comfort required for 6 km.
No — the tour is beginner-friendly and the guide provides basic instruction before launch.
Yes — children under 12 may join if accompanied by a guardian; operators may set age/weight limits for safety.
Tours can run in light rain; severe weather or high winds may cause cancellations—check with the operator and their 24-hour cancellation policy.
Kayak, paddle and life jacket are included; guides provide route commentary and basic safety briefing.
Långholmen was home to one of Sweden’s most notable prisons until the 1970s; the island later transformed into public parkland and cultural venues.
The Stockholm waterways are managed for both recreation and ecology—avoid littering, keep distance from wildlife, and follow guide instructions to minimize wake and shore disturbance.
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