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).

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.

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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.

Map of Stockholm Archipelago Trail

• 59.8519.1166671 Arholma.  
• 59.77972219.0777782 Lidö.  
• 59.66045618.9069573 Furusund.  
• 59.61666718.854 Yxlan.  
• 59.4789418.820185 Finnhamn.  
• 59.47518.7666676 Ingmarsö.  
• 59.4518.6833337 Svartsö.  
• 59.46583318.7244448 Brottö.  
• 59.40972218.5666679 Grinda.  
• 59.41666718.88333310 Möja.  
• 59.28735918.91154911 Sandhamn. A summer resort island. One of few islands to be largely private.  
• 59.28333318.76666712 Runmarö.  
• 59.218.713 Nämdö.  
• 59.06666718.41666714 Ornö.  
• 59.04166718.52361115 Fjärdlång.  
• 58.93333318.2516 Utö.  
• 58.91666718.20833317 Ålö.  
• 58.92972218.18166718 Rånö.  
• 58.87303318.1187219 Nåttarö.  
• 58.73960317.865820 Landsort.  

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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.

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To indicate that the ferry should stop there is a semaphore at the bridge that you need to put in an upright position.

In the timetable, it is indicated whether the boat will stop at the pier you are at or if you need to call Vaxholmsbolaget. Normally, you must call 2 hours in advance for them to make a stop at a pier.

Check the departure times when you arrive at the ferry, as they sometimes change piers or use a different boat than what is stated in the timetable.

Beware of ticks, cold weather and slippery rocks.

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.

Distance: 12.7 km Officiel web

Map of Stockholm Archipelago Trail

The trail begins at the 59.85122619.107531 Arholma ferry stop where you also have a 59.85116619.1080692 grocery shop Arholma Handel and a guesthouse 59.85128919.10833 Källarstugan, next you pass a 59.85097519.1096674 sign about the trail. At the crossing turn left 59.8506919.111965 crossing and in a few hundred metres you will have a 59.8534219.1127136 Arholma campsite to the left where also 59.85402519.111637 Ahlmansviken beach is and you have a marina for leisure boats 59.85431619.1101868 Ahlmansviken harbour.

Continue north 1 km and you will pass 59.86079319.1235929 Arholma Nord where you can stay and eat. They also have the possibility to 59.8614919.12371710 rent kayaks next to the beach 59.86146119.1239611 the Arholma Nord beach.

Before reaching Arholma Nord you can take to the left and visit 59.86169419.12272212 Arholma Coastal Artillery Battery on the way to the Battery you also pass a 59.86118919.12224413 bbq area I have seen no information on whether it is possible to buy firewood for grilling, everything feels secret.

The trail continues along 59.85848919.12447814 pleasant forest road and then transitions onto a 59.86180619.13198315 narrower, easy path through the woods—perfect for a leisurely walk. This leads to a 59.86209419.13208916 viewpoint overlooking the Baltic Sea horizon.

Heading south, you’ll enjoy a scenic 17-kilometre walk along the seaside. 59.850519.13848917 Follow the blue and yellow markers along 59.8471619.13777218 the coastline to reach the 59.84386419.13045119 Arholma garden of remembrance.

Now you enter a narrow gravel road leading into the small village of 59.84519.12166720NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Österhamn.

One km after Österhamn you have a cross road either continue back to where the ferry arrived or take left to were the ferry arrives in the winter if there is a lot if ice. If you continue back you will pass 59.84602819.110521 Arholma church and also a fixed sea mark built in 1768 on the island of Arholma 59.8478719.1083522 Arholma båk. When you pass near the restaurant 59.8499819.1085923 Arholma dansbana, you will start to see the location where the boat arrived and where you will take the boat back to Simpnäs or continue to Lidö.

Distance: 11.9 km Officiel web

Map of Stockholm Archipelago Trail

The trail begins at the 59.77008919.07914924 Lidö ferry stop dependent time of the year you can go from 59.75229719.08033925 Räfsnäs ferry stop or if it is high season take a boat from trail SAT Arholma.

At the Lidö ferry stop you also have a 59.77028319.07935326 sign about the Lidö trail as the trail is good marked and follow on smaller roads, you can often manage without the electronic map, but it doesn't hurt to have it.

North of the jetty is 59.77133319.07997227 Lidö Manor, which today is a hotel and restaurant. The current main building was built in 1769 and is well worth a visit if its open. To the right of the ferry stop is the 59.77040419.07994528 Lidö Windmill. You can find the windmill on Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna mentioned as 59.7705119.080871 Lidö this is a collection of engravings of Sweden during its period as a great power.

Walking west, you will pass some houses that, in the 1940s, served as summer homes for housewives. Continuing on the gravel road and pass 59.77866119.0688142 some fields you will see a sign 59.78150619.0689283 Ryssugn, that is a simple, dry-stone outdoor oven, traditionally found in Sweden’s coastal areas. The name translates to "Russian oven" and is believed to originate from the early 18th century, when Russian troops invaded parts of Sweden during the Great Northern War. These ovens were likely used for baking bread and cooking food while the soldiers were stationed in the region.