Came here on a cool September day. Took the 401 bus from Slussen and it arrives right outside of…read morethe garden. Aside from beautiful grounds, fun amenities like grills and mini golf, the real attraction for me was the sauna. You can sauna and then walk to the lake and swim in the frigid water. In the winter this is all also available with the caveat that the lake is partially or fully frozen, but I've heard they enable swimming after saunaing even in the summer. You should expect to be nude while saunaing and it's perfectly fine to be nude while swimming. There may be a small amount of culture shock for some Americans but if you just try to enjoy the hot-cold cycles you'll be totally fine. The feeling of swimming in the cold lake is refreshing beyond what you can really imagine elsewhere. The price to sauna is ~60 SEK per person, renting a towel was an additional 30 SEK (non-refundable rental) and they will rent a lock for the locker. It comes out to about $10 to go to the sauna. They have crocs or sandals for you to use in the locker room and even offer water bottles for free (I would highly recommend one). The saunas are gender separated. There's a changing room, shower room and sauna. If you've never sauna'd in Europe before here are tips: shower first before getting in. Sit on your towel in the sauna, stay lower down on the seats if you want to be cooler. Afterwards cool yourself off in the lake, and remember the code to the door so you can get back in! Repeat the sauna / swim as much as you like (and as long as you feel good). I'd definitely recommend this experience as part of a short trip to Stockholm. The experience is really refreshing.

Visiting from Los Angeles, CA. This was a wonderful break from the hustle and bustle of downtown…read moreStockholm and Gamla Stan. Take the train to Slussen and go down another level to find the 401 bus. Nice views of the towns outside of the city center. Activities for all. Even a gym with different weighted wooden machines for squats, presses, etc. I opted for the 10k green trail. Some parts were more climbing/hiking but gorgeous throughout the forest and great lake views. The cafe food looked delicious but I only enjoyed a glass of fresh OJ since I want to check out some other restaurants. Family friendly environment and not a tourist in sight. Great way to experience nature the way the Swedes do.

I have memories of riding my bicycle around and around this lake, and although a very nice…read moreenvironment the ducks scare me. And the geese. Do Not Feed the birds here. You will get attacked or eaten or something along that line. However, DO go to Gröna Stugan and enjoy a coffee, or ice cream when the weather is nice. It's always nice to stroll around this lake, do not miss the miniture golf place, or if you have children there is a play ground close to the lake. It's close to Hallonbergen subway, or you can take a bus from Sundbyberg or Hallonbergen that will literally drop you off right by the lake. A nice place to go.

I live on Södermalm, so it would only be natural that my bikini line tans come only from Hornstull…read morestrand and Långholmen. But wait - has the 'Söder bean' been seduced by a suburb?! Could it be? Yes, indeed, I'm afraid it's true. Ängbybadet is big and bountiful. This gorgeous little piece of existence is right along Sweden's famously beautiful Mälaren lake, and has not one but three piers on which you can wander and relax. Not to mention an actual soft sand beach - a rarity in Sweden - which stretches much further than little ol' Hornstull's. And if you don't like getting sand stuck in uncomfortable places, do not fear - it's also basically a park, with big wide open stretches of green grass right near the water as well. What, that's not enough, you say? Well, how about a restaurant, a playground, mini golf, flushing toilets, and showers? What about concret ramps to the water for the handicapped? And, best of all - they have a waterslide! Seriously! How awesome is that? Aaanyway. The point is, it really does have something for everyone, and it's big enough that there's still plenty of room, even when it seems packed. You can always find a place to put down a blanket and relax with friends. It's a bit of a commute out of the city; you have to take the green line fairly far out, in Bromma, to Ängbyplan. (There's also car parking right by the beach.) But still, it's just a ten minute walk from the station and it's totally worth it if you want a day of lounging and swimming in the sun. Like I said, they've got everything you need!

Came here for a run on a weekday morning, really pretty views next to the water, many paths to go…read moreon. A bit muddy but not too bad, really big park!

Hagaparken is my mentally escape from reality. I stroll or run in this park 3-4 times a week. Large…read moreverdant areas mixed with beautiful woodland characterize this English-inspired Park. Besides, in the park there are a number of different pavilions and temples such as the Turkish and Chinese Pavilion, as well as the Copper Tents and the Echo Temple. This is a perfect location for workout, picnic or just to visit one of the cafes for an ice cream during a hot summer day.

We took Stockholm Adventures' Archipelago Sailing Tour a week or so ago when we were visiting…read moreStockholm. I really wanted to spend a day out in the Archipelago to experience more than just what Stockholm's beautiful touristed areas have to offer. The Stockholm Archipelago is the largest archipelago in Sweden, and the second-largest archipelago in the Baltic Sea. The Stockholm Archipelago has been found to have slightly over 24,000 islands, islets, and skerries and covers approximately 1,700 km² (of which approximately 530 km² is land). As far as I was concerned, we just had to spend a day exploring it while we were in Sweden. I found Stockholm Adventures after another tour company cancelled our tour a couple of days before the tour we had booked with them. Stockholm Adventures made it easy to book another tour, so we didn't have to miss the Archipelago or rework our itinerary for the trip! The sailing tour was 8 hours long, and our guides provided a wonderful Smörgåsbord lunch and Fika in the afternoon. Our guide gave us a bit of a sailing lesson (he left this up to us, whether we wanted to learn about sailing or whether we just wanted to enjoy the day), which was great (might have piqued my interest to learn more about sailing now that I'm home). Our guides were very friendly and informative; we learned so much about the way that locals view life in Stockholm, the Archipelago, and Sweden. We also were able to visit an island that serves as our guide's boat club's Archipelago home, since it wasn't a weekend. Our tour ended up just being the two of us, so the tour felt very personalized to our interests. The information on the website and that we received by email before the tour was very helpful and informative (so we knew what to bring and where to meet once we arrived in Vaxholm). The day was a pleasure from start to finish, and I'm so glad we found this tour. It really added to our trip to Sweden. I wouldn't hesitate to use the company again if we are able to return to Sweden.

We went on the Stockholm Segway tour with Stephen. Great experience and would highly recommend…read more So glad we chose this during our short trip to Stockholm!