- Do not confuse with the Archipelago Trail in Finland.
The Stockholm Archipelago Trail is a network of hiking trails on the major islands of Stockholm archipelago, connected by ferries (see Public transport in Stockholm County).
Get in
[edit]There are some sections of the trail that can be reached by bus but normally you need to take the ferry. It can be a challenge to transport between the islands, as the timetables vary significantly between high season and low season when the boats are not scheduled every day.
Destinations
[edit]Each section is independent, meaning you can choose the order in which you hike.
To hike the entire trail, start at either Landsort or Arholma. The easiest time to do this is mid-summer when the North-South Line ferries operate. This ferry service runs from the week before Midsummer until mid-August. To minimize impact on the islands, we recommend hiking before Midsummer or after August 5.
- 1 Arholma.
- 2 Lidö.
- 3 Furusund.
- 4 Yxlan.
- 5 Finnhamn.
- 6 Ingmarsö.
- 7 Svartsö.
- 8 Brottö.
- 9 Grinda.
- 10 Möja.
- 11 Sandhamn. A summer resort island. One of few islands to be largely private.
- 12 Runmarö.
- 13 Nämdö.
- 14 Ornö.
- 15 Fjärdlång.
- 16 Utö.
- 17 Ålö.
- 18 Rånö.
- 19 Nåttarö.
- 20 Landsort.
Ferries
[edit]You can use Google Maps, which includes all the ferry stations and their schedules, to plan your travel between islands. or check Vaxholmsbolaget (see Plan a journey and also the Ferry Network Map). One popular trip to use when hiking the trail is the North/South route called the "Nord/Sydlinjen" (number 40) it will start Monday 2025-06-23 and is valid until Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Stay safe
[edit]Beware of ticks, cold weather and slippery rocks.
Prepare
[edit]Water is essential when traveling along the Stockholm Archipelago Trail. Depending on whether you are doing day trips or planning to travel for several days, you will need to ensure access to drinking water. Especially during the low season, there may be nothing open on the islands, so you must carry your own water or confirm in advance if there are water sources available.
Can I camp anywhere?
[edit]Camping in the Archipelago
Many islands are nature reserves. In nature reserves, there are stricter regulations on camping. Generally, one-night camping is allowed as long as it does not disturb people or wildlife. Check the local nature reserve regulations for each island. These are found as you enter the reserve. Some islands have designated campsites where you can pitch your tent. There are no campsites on Sandhamn, Svartsö, Ornö, and Brottö.
Drinking water available
[edit]A list of water pumps is a work in progress, also mentioned off-season. However, there is no guarantee that the water pumps are functional, so it is advised to check their condition before use and to bring your own water as a precaution see also commons:Category:Water_Stockholms_Archipelago
- Grinda at the camping 59.416673 18.559603 - available already in March - picture
- Landsort Western harbour 58.744686 17.865073 - available already in March - picture
- Nämdö 59.1999134 18.7079436 waterpump
- Ålö 58.909804 18.219090 waterpump
- ....
Food Supplies
[edit]The availability of food supplies varies with the season. Chains and stores accessible in the archipelago and along the trail include:
- Tempo
- Tempo Runmarö
- Westerbergs Livs Sandhamn