Step onto Vaxholm, an island in the Stockholm archipelago, for a relaxed guided tour through its military past and fishing heritage. Stockholmania Tours offers a seamless day trip blending history, nature, and coastal calm just a ferry ride from Stockholm.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves gentle walking on uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Vaxholm has been a strategic military outpost since the 16th century, its fortress designed to protect Stockholm from naval threats.
Conservation
Efforts focus on preserving the delicate coastal ecosystems and maintaining the town’s traditional maritime character amid growing tourism.
Stockholmania Tours
Step onto Vaxholm, an island in the Stockholm archipelago, for a relaxed guided tour through its military past and fishing heritage. Stockholmania Tours offers a seamless day trip blending history, nature, and coastal calm just a ferry ride from Stockholm.
Stockholmania Tours is a Stockholm-based tour operator offering guided walking and boat experiences across the city and archipelago. The company presents a multilingual program of tours focused on Stockholm’s architecture, history, maritime heritage and food culture. Signature experiences include visits to Stockholm City Hall (Il Municipio di Stoccolma), Blue Tour routes that reach Drottningholm Palace, guided walks in Gamla Stan, themed food walks such as A taste of Stockholm, and archipelago excursions to Vaxholm. Stockholmania Tours lists specialized itineraries named for districts—Östermalm, Norrmalm, Södermalm, Kungsholmen—and thematic routes like the Stockholm Metro Tour, Yellow Tour and historical walking tours. The operator also offers full-day options such as Stockholm in One Day and trips to nearby historic towns including Sigtuna and Uppsala. Tours combine onsite commentary, curated viewpoints and optional electric boat segments on perspectives or Baltic-focused routes. Information provided by Stockholmania Tours describes duration variations (for example, a 90-minute City Hall tour) and a mix of walking, boat, and market visits. Travelers can expect route descriptions and trip summaries when booking. Stockholmania Tours presents its offerings in multiple languages, with several tour titles appearing in Italian, French and English in published descriptions. The company’s program highlights major attractions — Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Drottningholm — alongside neighborhood walks and culinary stops. For visitors seeking tailored exploration of Stockholm’s land, sea and cultural life, Stockholmania Tours advertises a broad selection of guided experiences across the city and archipelago.
Booking details, availability and language options are listed on their official pages online.
Location
Stockholm
Based in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Land & Sea
Boat + Walks
City walks and archipelago boat trips
Guided Tours
Guided Tours
Tours led by local guides
Tours Offered
Dozens
Many itineraries and themes
Choose from walking tours, boat trips, food experiences and full-day itineraries — check availability and reserve online today.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour includes cobblestones and uneven paths common in the town’s historic district.
Bring a light jacket
Coastal winds can make the air feel cooler even in summer, so layers help stay comfortable.
Charge your phone
Plenty of picturesque spots for photos, so ensure your device has enough battery.
Check ferry/bus schedules
Though transportation is included, seasonal schedules may vary, especially in shoulder seasons.
Sturdy walking shoes
Support and traction for cobblestones and natural paths.
Layered clothing
Adaptable to coastal winds and changing temperatures.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the walking tour.
Camera or smartphone
Capture scenic views of the archipelago and historic sites.