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Getting Around by Ferry and Boat

Stockholm’s location between Lake Mäla ren and the Baltic DIRECTORY
archipelago means that its waterways play an important Ferries
role in city life. A large number of scheduled boat services,
ferries and sightseeing tours offer visitors end less Waxholmsbolaget
opportunities to enjoy Stockholm from the water. Note Strömkajen.
Map 3 D5. Tel 08-679 58 30.
that from mid-August transport schedules are adjusted ∑ waxholmsbolaget.se
for winter, so always check the times.
Sightseeing by Boat
around 85 kr. Their Strömma
“Historical Canal” tour Södra Blasieholmshamnen 11.
Map 3 D5.
departs hourly from the
quay side near the City Nybrokajen 9.
Hall and costs 185 kr. The Map 3 E4. Tel 08-12 00 40 00.
“Under the Bridges of ∑ stromma.se
Stockholm” tour and Hiring Boats
“Royal Canal” tour depart
Djurgården ferry in front of Nordiska museet from Strömkajen near Djurgårdsbrons Sjöcafé
the Grand Hôtel Galärvarvsgatan 2.
Ferries (passengers can also board at Map 3 F5. Tel 08-660 57 57.
One of the best ways to visit Nybroplan). The former tour ∑ sjocafet.se
Djurgården is to take a ferry operates from April to October
from the city centre. Operated between 10am and 8pm and
by Waxholmsbolaget, the ferry costs about 240 kr. The latter that can be reached by fast
service links with bus and operates from April to passenger boats or traditional
Tunnelbana routes, and is free December between 10:30am and steamers are listed on pages
for holders of SL’s 1–3- or 7- day 6pm for about 85 kr. On all tours, 142–153.
cards. Single tickets cost 45 kr. guides speak English and Swedish.
The ferry runs year-round from Waxholms bolaget operates a Hiring Boats and Canoes
Slussen via Skeppsholmen to number of scheduled public
Allmänna Gränd near Gröna Lund, transport boat services year- Enjoying the city from the
and operates from 6:30am round. An excellent way of water is an exciting experience.
until midnight. From May to exploring the archi pelago is to Rowboats, canoes, kayaks,
August there is a route from take one of the regular services pe dalos and small boats with
Nybroplan to Vasamuseet, from Strömkajen: these call at outboard motors can be hired
Skeppsholmen and Gröna countless picturesque jetties near the Djurgården bridge at
Lund from 10am to 6pm. along the way. The ferry company Djurgårdsbrons Sjöcafé.
and tourist information offices The gentle waters of the
can suggest suitable itineraries. Djurgården Canal are ideal
Sightseeing by Boat Organized excursions both in for rowing, paddle-boating
A pleasant way of enjoying the archipelago and on Lake or canoeing.
Stockholm is to take one of the Mälaren are run by Strömma
many sightseeing boat tours and other operators. You can, City Nybroplan
(see maps below). Strömma for instance, take a gastro- Strömkajen Vasa-
offers several tours including a nomic evening cruise to Stadshusbron varvet
hop-on, hop-off tour that costs Vaxholm. A number of sights Skepps-
Allm.
Gamla Holmen Gränd
Stan
Slussen
Key To Ferry Routes
Key
Djurgårdsfärjan (see inset map)
Under the Bridges of Stockholm Tour Djurgården Ferry (May–Aug)
Historical Canal Tour (Jun–Aug) City
Royal Canal Tour (Apr–Dec) Kungsholmen
Drottningholm Tour (Jun–Aug) Djurgården
Drottningholm
Södermalm
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