To do · From Strömkajen
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Archipelago boat to Vaxholm
The easiest taste of the archipelago, within an hour of the city: the regular Waxholmsbolaget boats, which run all year, take you from Strömkajen to Vaxholm and its fortress on the sound – a real outing even in November.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Ages | All ages |
| Where | From Strömkajen, Vaxholm |
| Address | Strömkajen (boat terminal), 103 27 Stockholm |
| Season and hours | Waxholmsbolaget runs regular boats all year, with fewer departures August–May. Saturday 31 October 2026 departures from Strömkajen to Vaxholm include 08:40, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:20; the fastest take 55–60 minutes (SL journey planner, read 28 October 2026). |
| Getting there | About 55 min by car from Stockholm |
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Checked on visitstockholm.com, sl.se, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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