Stockholm Ice Skating Tour: Nordic Winter Guide Included

Glide across natural ice surrounded by snowy woods and rock formations

Ice skating on a frozen lake near Stockholm is a guided activity for small groups where you skate on natural ice in Nordic winter landscape, with full equipment, technique instruction and a picnic break included. The guide meets you at a central Stockholm location, drives you to the lake, teaches you the basics, and returns you to the city in the afternoon.

The experience

You'll meet your guide at a central Stockholm meeting point and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to one of the frozen lakes surrounding the city. The lake itself is the draw: natural ice, snowy woods, impressive rock formations and traditional wooden houses create the setting for the day. Before you step onto the ice, the guide runs through a full safety briefing and teaches you skating technique suited to beginners, then helps you into your gear.

The skating itself is the core of the experience. You glide across the ice with the guide nearby, moving at your own pace through the quiet Nordic landscape. If skating doesn't suit you, a kicksled is available as an alternative. Partway through, you'll stop at a cozy picnic spot for a Swedish fika (a traditional coffee and pastry break) giving you time to rest and take in the surroundings before heading back out on the ice.

The guide drives you back to central Stockholm in the afternoon, ending the activity around five hours after you started. Your guide speaks English, German or Swedish depending on the departure you book.

What’s included

• Full Nordic ice skating equipment including all safety gear.
• skating technique instruction suited to beginners.
• kicksled as an alternative if needed.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport from central Stockholm.
• Swedish fika picnic break.
• experienced guide in English, German or Swedish.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 29 Dec

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 76 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, German and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Lake Life Stockholm

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day outdoors with a built-in break rather than a continuous push. The picnic stop lets you rest and absorb the landscape instead of skating straight through.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Swedish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the ice like on the frozen lakes near Stockholm?

The lakes freeze naturally in winter, creating a solid surface for skating surrounded by snowy woods and rock formations. The guide assesses conditions and chooses the safest lake for the day.

Do I need to know how to ice skate to book this?

No. The guide teaches skating technique before you get on the ice and the activity is designed for beginners. If skating feels uncomfortable, you can use a kicksled instead.

What does the Swedish fika include?

Fika is a traditional Swedish coffee and pastry break. You'll stop at a cozy picnic spot during the day to rest and enjoy this part of the Nordic winter experience.

Is there a minimum age for this activity?

Yes, the minimum age is 12 years old.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on the ice?

A kicksled is available as an alternative to ice skates, so you can still experience the frozen lake and the landscape without skating.