Duration: 6 nights
Best months: May–October
Country: Sweden
Region: Stockholm · Stockholm Archipelago · Waxholm Harbour · 24-foot Diva SC Sailing Yacht · Grinda · Wardhus · Sandhamn · Sandham Seglarhotell · The Lydmar Hotel · Old Town · Cathedral · Nobel Museum · Royal Palace · Drottningholm Castle · Palace Theatre · Chinese Pavilion · Riddarfjarden · Lake Malaren · Artipelag · Lidingo · Millesgarden’s Artist Home
A Journey Through Sweden’s Summer Playground—From Deck to Design Districts
Fanned out east of Stockholm, the archipelago is a scatter of skerries, bays, and storybook harbors—best experienced the way locals love it: on the water. This 6-night itinerary balances a hands-on sailing masterclass with time on land for culture and calm, designed by EscapeXperts® to feel private, polished, and easy to travel—especially for families with adventurous teens or multigenerational groups who want shared memories without logistical stress.
Waxholm Harbour to the Outer Archipelago: Your Sailing Masterclass Begins
Fly into Stockholm and head straight to Waxholm Harbour, where your training vessel awaits: a 24-foot Diva SC Sailing Yacht—nimble, fast, and comfortable for learning the ropes. A private skipper stays by your side as you build confidence day by day, with the freedom to enjoy the ride while still feeling fully supported.
Between lessons, you’ll moor in tranquil bays, stop for island lunches, and settle into the slower rhythm that makes the archipelago so addictive.
Grinda and Sandhamn: Quiet Swim Spots, Seafood Nights, and Coastal Wildness
One of your early stops is Grinda, a sunlit favorite for swimming and relaxed summer energy. After dinner at the pier restaurant, you’ll rest at the charming Wardhus, then head back out to practice in calmer waters as you refine what you learned.
From there, sail farther out to Sandhamn, where dunes, bare rock, and pale beaches create a wilder, open-sea feel. Check in at Sandham Seglarhotell and make the most of the island’s standout seafood—an easy, satisfying end to a day under sail.
Salt air, soft light, and the confidence of learning something new
Stockholm: The Lydmar Base and an Old Town Deep Dive
After another day navigating Swedish waters, you’ll return to port in Stockholm and swap your nautical home for city chic at The Lydmar Hotel. With waterfront views in every direction, it’s a perfect base for the final stretch.
Meet your private guide for a walking tour of the Old Town, moving through narrow cobblestoned lanes to the Cathedral, into the Nobel Museum, and onward to the Royal Palace—a classic Stockholm sequence, curated at a pace that feels unhurried and personal.
Illustrious Waters: Drottningholm, Artipelag, and a Creative Finale
For your final days, you’ll cruise in comfort—starting with a private boat trip to Drottningholm Castle, the Swedish royal family’s summer home. Enjoy exclusive access on a private tour, including the Palace Theatre and the Chinese Pavilion, then take lunch on the water as you sail through Riddarfjarden and Lake Malaren.
Your last day turns art-forward: visit Artipelag with a private guide, then sail to Lidingo for a behind-the-scenes look at Millesgarden’s Artist Home—built by sculptor Carl Milles in 1908 and now home to a sculpture garden and gallery.
Signature Experiences
- Private transfer to Waxholm Harbour and a four-day sailing masterclass on a 24-foot Diva SC Sailing Yacht
- A private skipper guiding you through training days in the outer archipelago
- Island time in Grinda, dinner by the pier, and an overnight at Wardhus
- Sailing onward to Sandhamn, with a stay at Sandham Seglarhotell and seafood dining
- A stylish Stockholm base at The Lydmar Hotel with waterfront views
- Private Old Town walking tour: Cathedral, Nobel Museum, and Royal Palace
- Private cruise to Drottningholm Castle with the Palace Theatre and Chinese Pavilion, plus lunch via Riddarfjarden and Lake Malaren
- Art-led finale at Artipelag, then Lidingo and Millesgarden’s Artist Home
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
EscapeXperts® designs archipelago journeys with calm, confidence, and access—private transfers, trusted skippers and guides, and an itinerary shaped to your pace. You’ll receive curated options, thoughtful iterations, and a final plan with checklists and responsive support for changes, so every day feels effortless from the first mooring to the final cruise.
Why Travel to Stockholm Archipelago with Escape Xperts
The Stockholm Archipelago looks simple on a map—until you start coordinating training days, weather windows, moorings, and the right city finish. EscapeXperts® curates the route and orchestrates the details so your 6 nights flow seamlessly from Waxholm Harbour to Grinda and Sandhamn, then into Stockholm with the right cultural moments—Drottningholm Castle, Artipelag, and more—timed for comfort and privacy. We design kids-first when needed (without sacrificing the adults), secure trusted local partners, and deliver a final itinerary with practical checklists and support for adjustments, so you travel beautifully—and lightly.
