Stockholm Archipelago & Baltic Gems

Duration

7 Days

Embarkation

Stockholm (Strandvägen Quay)

Disembarkation

Stockholm (Strandvägen Quay)

Best season

June – August

Total distance

140 NM

Overview

The Stockholm Archipelago is one of the world's great natural wonders — 30,000 islands, skerries, and rocks stretching 80 kilometres into the Baltic Sea. From the cultural richness of Stockholm to the pristine outer islands where seals bask on granite rocks, this 7-day itinerary offers a uniquely Scandinavian yacht charter experience.

Highlights

• Stockholm's Gamla Stan (Old Town)
• Sandhamn sailing village
• Grinda island nature
• Vaxholm fortress
• Midnight sun in June
• Swedish midsummer celebrations

Day by day

1. Day 1: Stockholm — Venice of the North

   Stockholm

   Morning: Board at Strandvägen Quay in the heart of Stockholm. Welcome reception with Swedish champagne and gravlax.

   Afternoon: Explore Gamla Stan (Old Town), the Royal Palace, and the Vasa Museum — home to a perfectly preserved 17th-century warship. Visit the ABBA Museum or Fotografiska.

   Evening: Dinner at Operakällaren, Stockholm's most prestigious restaurant, or at Frantzén, a three-Michelin-star experience.

2. Day 2: Vaxholm — Fortress Island

   Stockholm → Vaxholm · 12 nm

   Morning: Cruise through the inner archipelago to Vaxholm, the 'Capital of the Archipelago'. Pass the 16th-century Vaxholm Fortress.

   Afternoon: Explore the charming town with its wooden houses, boutiques, and waterfront cafés. Visit the fortress museum.

   Evening: Dinner at Hembygdsgården, a traditional Swedish restaurant serving husmanskost (home cooking) with a modern twist.

3. Day 3: Grinda — Nature Island

   Vaxholm → Grinda · 10 nm

   Morning: Cruise to Grinda, one of the most popular islands in the archipelago. The pine forests and rocky shores are quintessential Sweden.

   Afternoon: Hike the island's trails, swim from the granite rocks, and pick wild blueberries. Visit the organic farm and bakery.

   Evening: Traditional Swedish midsummer-style dinner aboard — herring, new potatoes, strawberries, and aquavit.

4. Day 4: Sandhamn — Sailing Capital

   Grinda → Sandhamn · 18 nm

   Morning: Cruise to Sandhamn, the legendary sailing village and home of the Royal Swedish Yacht Club since 1897.

   Afternoon: Explore the village's narrow lanes, visit the customs house museum, and swim at Trouville Beach. Browse the boutiques and galleries.

   Evening: Dinner at Sandhamns Värdshus, the island's historic inn, serving classic Swedish seafood.

5. Day 5: Möja — Outer Archipelago

   Sandhamn → Möja · 12 nm

   Morning: Cruise to Möja, a larger island in the outer archipelago with a year-round fishing community.

   Afternoon: Visit the Möja smokehouse for freshly smoked fish. Kayak through the skerries and spot seals basking on the rocks.

   Evening: Anchor in a secluded bay and enjoy a Swedish sauna session (if available on the yacht), followed by a dip in the Baltic.

6. Day 6: Nämndö — Wilderness

   Möja → Nämndö · 15 nm

   Morning: Cruise to Nämndö, one of the most unspoiled islands in the archipelago. The granite landscapes and pine forests are stunning.

   Afternoon: Hike to the island's highest point for panoramic views. Swim in the crystal-clear Baltic waters and forage for wild herbs.

   Evening: Dinner aboard featuring a 'New Nordic' menu — local fish, foraged herbs, and seasonal berries.

7. Day 7: Return to Stockholm

   Nämndö → Stockholm · 20 nm

   Morning: Cruise back through the archipelago to Stockholm, stopping at Fjäderholmarna for a final island visit and artisan workshops.

   Afternoon: Return to Strandvägen Quay. Final walk through Stockholm's waterfront before disembarkation.

   Evening: Farewell dinner at Ekstedt, a Michelin-starred restaurant where everything is cooked over open fire, birch wood, and juniper.