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Swimming DIRECTORY
During the summer there are
plenty of outdoor swimming Horse Riding
pools to choose from. They Häståkeriet
include Eriksdalsbadet in Greve von Essens väg 63.
Södermalm, Kampements badet Tel 08­570 277 98.
at Gärdet and Smedsuddsbadet ∑ hastakeriet.se
at Rålambshov Park Beach. There Stockholms Ridhus
are several good places for a Storängsvägen 29. Map 3 F1.
swim along the Kungsholmen Tel 0703­10 29 30.
shores of Riddarfjärden. And Open 1–2pm Mon–Fri.
on Långholmen there are ∑ stockholmsridhus.se
both sandy beaches or rocks Outdoor swimming in Stockholm
to swim from (see p134). Water Sports
For a completely different centre near the Royal Palace. and Fishing
bathing experience, try the Suitable tackle can be hired at Djurgårdsbrons Sjöcafé
Japanese Yasuragi at Hassel­ Naturkompaniet. Sportfiskarna Galävarvsvägen 2.
udden. For indoor pools, try Stockholm can provide Tel 08­660 57 57.
Centralbadet (see p71) or information on fishing in ∑ sjocafeet.se
Sturebadet (see p73). and around Stockholm. Naturkompaniet
Outdoor tennis courts are S:t Paulsgatan 2–4. Map 8 C2.
available at several places, in­
Golf cluding Kungliga Lawn Tennis- Tel 08­20 03 42.
Golfers will find about 80 golf hallen, where the Stockholm Sportfiskarna Stockholm
Tel 08­410 806 80
courses within easy reach of Open ATP indoor tournament (10am–3pm Tue & Wed).
the city centre. The closest, is held every November.
such as Djursholms Golfklubb, You can also go scuba­diving Tvillingarnas Båtuthyrning
are in delightful settings. around Stockholm. Contact Visit Strandvägen 27.
The courses are popular, Stockholm for details of diving Tel 08­660 37 14.
and advance bookings are schools and equipment hire. Swimming
recommended. Golf information Ice­skaters are in their ele ment
is available on Stockholm once the open waters of the Eriksdalsbadet
tourist board’s website archipelago have frozen over. Hammarby Slussv. 8. Map 9 D5.
(www.visitstockholm.com). Meanwhile, the artificial rink Tel 08­508 402 58.
at Kungsträdgården is open Kampementsbadet
throughout the winter, and Sandhamnsgatan (Gärdet).
Other Activities hires out skates. Tel 08­508 411 78.
Brightly coloured hot­air balloons The outdoor activities orga­ Open 18 May–18 Aug.
hovering over the city are a com­ nization Friluftsfrämjandet Yasuragi
mon sight in the evening. Several provides information on skating Hasseludden Konferens & Yasuragi.
com panies operate charter trips and skiing in the area. @ 35­min journey from Slussen.
in balloons. You can book via Visitors with disablities can Tel 08­747 64 00. Open
Visit Stockholm or directly with find out more about the avail­ 8am–6pm Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
a company such as Far & Flyg. ability of outdoor pursuits by Sat & Sun. ∑ yasuragi.se
Game fishing for salmon and contacting De Handikappades Golf
trout is possible right in the city Riksförbund (see p191).
Djursholms Golfklubb
Hagbardsvägen, Djursholm.
Tel 08­544 964 50.
∑ dgk.nu
Other Activities
Far & Flyg
Gröndalvägen 38.
Tel 08­645 77 00.
∑ farochflyg.se
Kungliga Lawn Tennishallen
Lidingövägen.
Tel 08­459 15 00.
∑ kltk.se
Friluftsfrämjandet
Tel 08­447 44 40.
∑ friluftsframjandet.se
One of Stockholm’s many golf courses

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