Around Värmdö

A full loop around the large island of Värmdö, through historic straits and a canal with an opening bridge.

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The route

1. Leave Stockholm

   We pick you up wherever suits you and welcome you aboard. As Stockholm slips behind us, Captain Kaj points out the sights, if you'd like a guide. We cruise right over the spot where the warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage in 1628, past grand waterfront houses with stories of their own.

2. Skurusundet

   We head out through the green, narrow Skurusundet, with fine views of the houses along the water.

3. Baggensstäket

   We pass the historic waters of Baggensstäket. Here, in 1719, a small band of Swedish soldiers stopped a far larger Russian fleet from reaching Stockholm.

4. Kolström and Strömma canal

   Through the narrow Kolström, with beautiful surroundings and fancy houses, we wait briefly for the bridge to open at Strömma canal.

5. Past Grinda

   We pass Grinda. Some guests take the chance to stop for lunch at Grinda Wärdshus, at an extra cost.

6. Home via Vaxholm

   The return goes via Vaxholm and the beautiful, narrow Stegesund.