A perfect way to spend an afternoon in Stockholm!…read more We saw a deal on Groupon and decided to go for it. As it turns out, we didn't read very carefully and the deal actually wasn't valid until two weeks later. But when we called the staff were very friendly and helpful and said that we could go that day anyways, but that we would get three hours instead of the 7 (full day) promised in the Groupon deal. Since we were novices and didn't need a full day, and since we couldn't do it later anyways, it was wonderful that we gave us that option, although technically it wasn't as good of a deal. It was my first time ever kayaking, and I was nervous and didn't think we would move very quickly or get very far. The man said it would be easy for us to kayak all the way arund Kungsholmen and back to Långholmen, including an hour long break at Karlberg, and still be back within three hours. I didn't believe him, since I'm pretty weak - but it's true! We managed to kayak all the way around in just 1.5 hours (we didn't take a break). It was very exciting to see parts of Stockholm I've never seen before, especially from the water. You end up discovering all sorts of cool little swimming spots you never knew were there. Kayaking through the canals is beautiful, and you get an unbeatable view of the City Hall as well. It's great exercise and a ton of fun. The staff are unbeatable and very helpful and accommodating. Whether you live in Stockholm or are a tourist, this is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon!

High-quality, well-outfitted kayaks with friendly, knowledgable service. My parents and I are…read moreexperienced kayakers and we were happy to be offered dry bags and skirts for no additional charge, as well as good suggestions about routes and a map for navigation. A great, hassle-free experience. Well recommended.

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!

This review is for the kayak rental only, as I haven't tried the cafe yet…read more I've rented from them twice now, and had two fantastic experiences. I'm no kayak expert, but from my perspective, their kayaks are high quality, well-maintained, and in good condition. They provide everything you need for a great afternoon on the water - a dry bag to store your stuff, a life jacket, a paddle, a skirt for the kayak to keep your legs dry, and a laminated map to find your way around. The first time I rented, Richard was extraordinarily helpful and went above and beyond in helping us get started, going through the basics in paddling technique, and suggesting some routes out on the water. The second time I rented, a big group arrived around the same time as us, so Ida was a bit rushed in getting us started and less proactive in offering tips, but still made time to answer our questions. The scenery you can get to from this launch point is fantastic - you'll get a spectacular view of Stockholm from a very unique perspective, and the water is relatively calm. There is some big boat traffic, but it's no problem at all as long as you are a bit alert. If you decide to rent kayaks from Kafe Kajak - and you should! - I recommend bringing with you a bottle of water and a ziploc bag for your phone, so you can keep it handy and take some pictures without worrying about getting it wet.

For renting bikes, the process is a 5 star, but the bikes are sub-average and wiggly wobbly making…read morebiking around Djurgården not too easy. When riding the bikes, the seat moves and needs continual adjustment. Although not the bike's fault, the trail is crowded with joggers, strollers, lovers, and walking groups making navigation tricky. Finding Sjöcaféet is easy. While crossing the bridge, you can see paddle boats and kayaks for rent. Head over to that area and you will see a bank of bikes waiting to be rented. Although the building says Royal Djurgården Visitor Center, it's Sjöcaféet. After telling the friendly gal that I'm interested in renting a bike, she tells me it's $8/hour and there are various free maps and other info located at the desk. After paying, you receive a key to unlock the bike for riding and locking it when not riding. To store your stuff, all the bikes have front baskets. Because the trail is so crowded, you will not be able to enjoy the scenery, but rather making sure you don't run into someone.

Impressed the heck out of my friend when I took her here this evening. The restaurant/cafe is…read moresurrounded by glass all around with a good city view next to the lake. The beef stroganoff was tasty and so was the shrimp, tomato pizza. The waitresses were attentive, and checking in on us from time to time. The service is way better than the snotty Italian trattoria in the city where you have to reserve in advance and pay twice as much for the same dish. Also, free wifi