Stockholm Winter Boat Tour: Icebreaker cruise to Fjäderholmarna

Cruise the frozen waterfront and archipelago in a single morning

An icebreaking boat tour departing from Strömkajen in Stockholm that follows the city's winter waterfront, passes Royal Djurgården, and reaches Fjäderholmarna in the inner archipelago. A live guide in English and Swedish narrates the route while you watch historic and contemporary buildings from the deck or the heated indoor cabin. Blankets and hot drinks are available throughout the 75-minute cruise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winter sightseeing cruise in Stockholm

• Board icebreaking boat at Strömkajen
• Cruise along city’s quays
• Pass historic and contemporary buildings
• View Royal Djurgården
• Cruise around Fjäderholmarna island
• Listen to onboard guide’s stories
• Relax indoors or on upper deck
• Use blankets and pelts if needed
• Purchase snacks or drinks onboard

The experience

Strömkajen is where the icebreaker departs, heading first along Stockholm's quays before turning toward Fjäderholmarna, the nearest island in the archipelago. The route passes the Royal Djurgården waterfront and lets you see how the city's architecture (old and new) meets the water in winter. A live guide shares stories and local context in both English and Swedish as the boat moves through the calm inner archipelago.

You can stay in the heated indoor seating area or step onto the upper deck for unobstructed views and fresh air. Blankets and cozy pelts are available to borrow, and the boat has free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and a cafeteria and bar serving hot and cold drinks, pastries, light lunch options, and snacks. The 75-minute journey is long enough to feel like a real escape from the city but short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating up the rest of your day.

What’s included

• Live guided boat tour in English and Swedish.
• heated indoor seating and upper deck access.
• blankets and cozy pelts to borrow.
• free Wi-Fi.
• onboard restrooms.
• cafeteria and bar with hot and cold drinks, pastries, and light lunch options.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 12:00 and 13:45

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Strömma Turism & Sjöfart AB

Is this one for you?At 75 minutes, the tour fits into a morning or afternoon without dominating your day, leaving time to explore Stockholm's city center or museums before or after. The heated cabin and borrowed blankets mean you stay comfortable even if winter weather turns cold.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Swedish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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 is Fjäderholmarna and why does the boat go there?

Fjäderholmarna is the nearest island in the Stockholm archipelago, and the boat heads there to show you how the inner archipelago looks in winter: a different view of Stockholm than you get from the city center. The route follows the waterfront first, then opens into the quieter archipelago waters.

Can I stay warm on the boat if I don't want to be outside?

Yes. The boat has a heated indoor seating area where you can watch the route through windows. Blankets and cozy pelts are available to borrow if you do step outside, and the cafeteria serves hot drinks throughout the journey.

Is there food and drink on board?

The boat has a cafeteria and bar where you can buy hot and cold drinks, pastries, light lunch options, and snacks. You're welcome to bring your own food as well.