Båtresa vaxholm

Boat Tour to the Archipelago City Vaxholm

Discover the beautiful Stockholm archipelago and visit the picturesque town of Vaxholm – often called “the capital of the archipelago”. Choose between a cruise with one of Strömma Kanalbolaget’s classic archipelago ship S/S Stockholm or the fast and modern Cinderellabåtarna. The flagship S/S Stockholm from resides in Nybroviken in central Stockholm and is larger than most classic archipelago ships. It’s beautifully decorated in art deco style and has a unique atmosphere – travelling with S/S Stockholm is an experience out of the ordinary. To secure a space onboard we highly recommend prebook your ticket online. Our boats depart several times daily and on this page you can find timetables and book your preferred boat and time of departure.

Experience the capital of the archipelago

We warmly recommend a visit to the archipelago’s idyllic capital of Vaxholm. The harbour and the main street are the beating heart of the town, with delightful shops and art galleries, as well as charming cafés and restaurants. Explore the idyllic little town and stroll through the old quarter, with

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    • Cinderellab&#;tarna to Vaxholm

    Vaxholm is considered the capital of the Stockholm archipelago and is perfect if you are looking for a shorter daytrip – the Cinderellabåtarna take just under an hour but will still give you the full archipelago experience. The boat will take you from central Stockholm and through the picturesque archipelago. In the small idyllic town of Vaxholm you can find shopping, history, adventure, good food and beautiful views.

    Picturesque town with shopping, restaurants and ice cream

    The main street running through Vaxholm city centre is lined with small shops, cosy cafes and restaurants. The shops offer everything from interiors, clothing, art, boat accessories and toys – there is something for everyone! Don’t miss the small summer huts that offer additional shopping in the harbour. Along the quay in Vaxholm you can find many restaurants, cafés and ice cream bars to chose from. Some of the more popular restaurants that come highly recommended are Hamnkrogen, Magasinet, Lilla Strand and Winbergs. And don’t forget to try the home-made ice cream at the small shop “Glass på Hörnet” (“Icre cre

    Travel to Vaxholm

    With your own car

    You can reach Vaxholm by bil, both from the west via the E18 from Stockholm and from the east via Värmdö and the road ferry across Rindö. The road ferries run regularly, often several times an hour. With the help of the the app Tidtabellen you can easily see where the ferry goes.

    Parking info

    Vaxholm fryst vatten an island, and the city center is only a small part of it, which limits the possibility of parking there.

    If you come to Vaxholm bygd car, we therefore recommend that you choose a parking space outside the inner city center. There are more parking lots to choose from and you can easily walk down to the center. You can also use the SL bus as a transfer from the parking lot. The bus runs approximately every 15 minutes in the center of Vaxholm.

    If you have chosen to take the road via Värmdö/Rindö, we suggest that you park your car in the parking lot before taking the last road ferry from Rindö to Vaxholm. You travel for free on the road ferry over to Vaxholm even without a bil.

    You can find all parking lots on the city's website. The parking map fryst vatten continuously updated by the traffic enhet at the municipality.

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