Sports and leisure activities Stockholm

Budget & Tips

Stockholm has many parks and green spaces open to the public, allowing everyone to jog, do yoga or swim for free. If you're interested in jogging, check out www.mapmyrun.com/se/stockholm-stockholm, where you'll find a number of attractive routes. It's easy to find pretty walks along the water's edge, no matter what part of town you're in. In summer, Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea provide plenty of opportunities for fishing, sailing and kayaking! In winter, the Kungsträdgården skating rink is accessible free of charge, and skates can be hired for a small fee.

What's very local

Stockholm is a city of cyclists, and we recommend using this means of transport to cover the hundreds of kilometers of trails that criss-cross the city and its surroundings. Alternatively, many Stockholmers enjoy jogging in the magnificent Djurgården park. In winter, don't hesitate to visit the natural ice rinks: frozen lakes in the vicinity of the city center. The closest rink to the city center is Trekanten in Liljeholmen.

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You can kayak or canoe without a guide and without a license.

For boats, there are 3 categories of license that apply to different types of craft. Firstly, there's the compulsory license for boats with a hull over 10 m long and faster than 15 knots. Then there's the license for boats over 12 m in length and over 4 m in beam. Skippers sailing boats with engines capable of propelling them at up to 30 knots will also need a permit.

For hikers wanting to camp in the wilderness, discover theAllemansrätten, a public right of access allowing the public to move freely, even on private land, to camp overnight and pick wild mushrooms and berries.

To be booked

For sailing, kayaking or canoeing, reservations are often imperative or recommended. For multi-day activities, such as cruises through the Stockholm archipelago, reservations are imperative.

Main events

The Stockholm Marathon, which takes place every year in May, invites runners from all over the world to take part in this tough but friendly event, allowing you to discover the city in a whole new way. Crossing parks and urban spaces, you can take part in a festivity that gets everyone out of the house!