Water activities

With a coastline of, approximately, 3000 km, exquisite and diverse archipelagos and at least one hundred thousand lakes Sweden has more then a lot to offer those in search of aqua.

The island Vidingsöra, Stockholm archipelago

The island Vidingsöra, Stockholm archipelago

The island Vidingsöra, Stockholm archipelago(water, sweden, coastline)

Activities include windsurfing, diving, sailing, cruising, swimming, skiing and so much more.

Why not take a refreshing plunge into the sea or let the water caress your body and mind in one of our exciting water parks.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to spend time below the water level Sweden has a well preserved maritime history just waiting to be explored along the coast.
 
Or float above it all enjoying a delicious seafood meal on one of many cruise boats in the archipelago.

With so much water in and around Sweden you are spoilt for choice!

Kayaking at Island Borgen in Stockholm archipelago

Canoeing

Hundreds of canoeing routes criss-cross Sweden from north to south. Endless archipelagos await those seeking the adventure of sea kayaking. Swedish waterways offer everything from serene gliding to white-water adventure.

Brunch cruise in the Stockholm archipelago

Brunch cruise in the archipelago

The ultimate relaxation. If you wake up late on a Sunday morning, tired after a long Saturday night why not take a brunch cruise in the Stockholm archipelago.

Close to Island Borgen, in Stockholm archipelago

Deserted islands

Canoe over water to places the larger boats never venture and find your very own tranquil paradise on some deserted island. The many Swedish archipelagos all have their own special characteristics, now it is up to you to decide who is your favourite.

Sailing at Väderöarna at the West coast

Sailing on Swedish waters

Winds are formed where you least expect them. Even for the experienced amateur sailor, sailing in Swedish waters takes on a whole new and unexpected meaning. Not only because of the varied coastlines around Sweden, but also due to the large lakes which have excellent water for sailing by pleasure boat.

Timber rafting by Nature’s Best

Timber rafting

Build your own timber raft using only logs and rope and go rafting down a river. It will be an exciting and unusual adventure, and an experience you and your friends will never forget!

Wreck diving in the Baltic sea, outside Karlskrona

Wreck Diving

Sweden's 3000 km long coastline offers world-class wreck diving! Our country has a strong maritime tradition with thousands of vessels that were lost along the coastline and it is said that diving to an undisturbed wreck is like travelling back in a time machine.

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