Sights, restaurants,cafésand activities
Are you planning a visit to Vaxholm, the capital of the archipelago? Are you looking for the best café, sights worth a visit,activitiesor best restaurants? We have created this guide especially for you! Here you getthe complete list of things to do, sights, restaurants,cafésand activitiesin Vaxholm.At the bottom of thispageyou can find a map with all locations in this post.
Things to see & do inVaxholm
Vaxholm has a lot to offer and there is guaranteed to be something to see and do for everyone. History,artand adventure are just some of the things on our list!
Vaxholm’sKastell
Make a visit to historical fortress Vaxholm’sKastell by taking the boat M/S Korsön from berth 1 in Vaxholm. During the summer it runs regularly every day of the week from berth 1 and you can purchase your ticket on board. At Vaxholm’s Kastell there are plenty of things to experience. There is a museum dedicated to the fortress’ history, which is the most established in the entire archipelago. They also have children’s activities. The island also has plenty of art galleries and stores. At Bistro Kastellet you can enjoy a bite to eat (read more about Bistro Kastellet under the section Restaurants & Cafés)
Did you know that you can take the boat from Stockholm directly to Kastellet? Read more and book your boat ticket.
BogesundCastle
During the summer you can make a visit to beautifulBogesundCastle. You can go on a one hour guided tour where you get to see all the amazing rooms in the castle and learn about their history. There is a garden café serving baked good, sandwiches and soup.
Skypark VaxholmomEriksö
Are you an adrenaline junkie?Don’tmiss a visit to adventure parkSkypark Vaxholm– a fun challenge for the entire family. Move between platforms suspended between the trees and complete courses with climbing, balancing and zip lining at different heights. There are six differentlevelsand you decide for yourself which ones you want to try.
Tip–Prebook your visit toSkypark Vaxholmasit’sa popular activity.
Restaurants & Cafés inVaxholm
There are plenty of cafés and restaurants in Vaxholm, representing cuisine from all over the world. We have selected some of the best that represent Vaxholm and the archipelago especially.
CaféHembygdsgården
Located just by the wateron the point ofNorrhamnyou can findVaxholmsHembygdsgård.Theyhave agenerous buffet with various homemade cakes, baked goods and buns. If you wantlunchthey also serve classic dishes such as prawn sandwiches, waffles and salads.
Hamnkrogen
AtHamnkrogenyou can find the best herring in Vaxholm. The restaurant has views over the harbour and offers classic,well madefood that the entire family will appreciate.
BistroKastellet
Take the boat M/S Korsön to Vaxholm’s Kastell and have a seat in the historical court yard at BistroKastellet. Here you can enjoy good food, hot and cold drinks, home bakedtreatsand ice cream. They also have a popular classic prawn sandwich, best enjoyed with a glass of cold white wine!
Kabyssen
Kabyssenbelongs toWaxholmsHoteland is a summer bistro where you can enjoy good food and drink on the large terrace. They are famous for theirburgers, buthave a varied menu that suits everyone.
BistroMagasinet
FromBistroMagasinet’sterrace you have the best view over the water. Here you can enjoy classic Swedish flavours. They also have a boutique with interior and fashion downstairs.
Places to swim in Vaxholm
Vaxholm is an island surrounded by water and offers plenty of swimming spots. Here you can find cliffs, sandybeachesand jetties. Here are our top three!
TenöbadetatBogesund
Are you looking for a family friendly beach?Tenöbadethas a large beach with three grass areas. By the water there are severalsmaller beaches where you can build sandcastles. There is also a playground and a volleyball pitch.
Eriksöbeach
Eriksöis an outdoor area in Vaxholm where you can find outdoor gym, running trails and a beach with jetties,cliffsand a diving tower. They also have barbeque areas, a playground, volleyball nets and toilets.
Norrhamnsbadet
Are you looking for a place to take a dip in central Vaxholm?Norrhamnsbadetis the place to go! Just belowBatteriparkenyou can find a small sandy beach,cliffsand a jetty. It is surrounded by traditional wooden houses, which makes for an idyllic view.
Stayover nightin Vaxholm
The town of Vaxholm has a lot to offer and you might want to take a couple of days to explore. If you do, there are plenty of accommodation to choose from – we have listed three of them.
Vaxholm’s Bed & Breakfast
In the older part of Vaxholm you can findVaxholm’s Bed & Breakfast, located just a fewminutes walkfrom the harbour. A friendly place with a homely feel –choosebetween the Family Room or Studio.You can also book a Breakfast Basket – freshly baked bread delivered to your room in the morning!
KastelletBed & Breakfast
In the historicalfortress ofVaxholm’sKastellyou can findKastelletBed & Breakfastwhere you can stay in the old officer’s mess. In the morning you can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet.
Vaxholm’s Hotel
Well renownedVaxholm’sHotelis perfect if you are looking for the best sea views. The rooms are decorated in a classic, yet homely, style. In the hotel’s diningroomthere’s a fantastic breakfast buffet with everything you could possibly want.
Howtoget to Vaxholm – boat,caror bus
You can get to Vaxholm by bus,boator car – there are plenty of options. We highly recommend taking the scenic route via boat.
Travel with a classic archipelago ship
From central Stockholm you can travel to Vaxholm with one of the classic archipelago ships,S/SStockholmorM/SÖstanåI, or the Cinderella Boats.Definitely oneof the best ways to get to Vaxholm!
Tip - Prebook your ticket for guaranteed ticket onboard.
Travel with car
If you travel with car to Vaxholm we highly recommend that you check out a map of the parking spots in advance, as it can be difficult to find parking in the centre or by the harbour in the summer. There are more parking options only a 5-10 minute walk away from the town centre.
Bus to Vaxholm
You can get SL bus 670 from TekniskaHögskolanin Stockholm to Vaxholm in just 45 minutes. You can also get the same bus fromDanderydssjukhus.
Map of Vaxholm -sights, restaurants,cafésand activities
Top image: Photograph Peter Nerström
