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Stockholm: Nordic Ice Skating for Beginners on a Frozen Lake

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Guided tour
Stockholm: Nordic Ice Skating for Beginners on a Frozen Lake
5  / 527 reviews
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Experience Stockholm's frozen lakes while skating in a small beginner group with an experienced guide. Enjoy a Swedish fika and admire Nordic winter landscapes before being driven back to the city.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German, Swedish
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Piper – United States

Simas was a wonderful guide! Super helpful when the weather was a bit warmer then normal and we had to travel a bit further out then expected. I had an appointment right after and he made sure I got there on time. Incredibly kind, thoughtful and flexible. Beautiful trip!

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Piper – United States
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Emily – Isle of Man

An amazing day! We had a great time on this tour with Simas, who was a very knowledgeable and caring guide. He made us a lovely lunch and ensured we truly enjoyed the experience.

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Emily – Isle of Man

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Birger Jarls Torg 3

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Stockholm County

    Safety briefing (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Stockholm County

    Guided tour (75 minutes)

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    Stockholm County

    Break time (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Stockholm County

    Guided tour (75 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Birger Jarls Torg 3

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Try nordic ice skating on a beginner level
  • Experience nature or remote urban areas from a whole different perspective
  • Visit places you never knew even exist
  • Have a cozy winter picnic outside
  • Learn about the ice and nordic winter

Full description

Meet the guide at the convenient centrally located meeting point in Stockholm. After a short ride you will get to one of the frozen lakes surrounding the city. Starting routines include full safety briefing, skating technique introduction and help with packing and using of skating gear. Now you are ready to go and experience the freedom and peaceful nature of skating on natural ice! Surrounded by snowy woods, impressive rock formations and cute wooden houses you will be gliding through the nordic winter saga. Don't forget the Swedish fika and take your time at the cozy picnic spot of the day to round up this outdoor experience. The guide will drive you back to the city centre in the afternoon where you can continue to explore the city.

Includes

  • Experienced guide
  • Transportation from/to centrally located meeting point
  • Full nordic ice skating equipment incl. all necessary safety gear
  • Instructions suitable for beginners before ice skating
  • Lunch picnic break
  • Kicksled as an alternative to ice skates if required

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years

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Meeting point

We meet at the corner/entrance side of the Riddarholmen Church (Riddarholmskyrkan) at Birger Jarls torg square.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Change of clothes
  • Gloves
  • Winter sports gear

Know before you go

  • This tour will take a place as long as there's reasonably safe ice within reachable distance for a half-day tour.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Piper – United States28 December 2024  – Verified booking
Simas was a wonderful guide! Super helpful when the weather was a bit warmer then normal and we had to travel a bit further out then expected. I had an appointment right after and he made sure I got there on time. Incredibly kind, thoughtful and flexible. Beautiful trip!
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Emily – Isle of Man7 January 2024  – Verified booking
An amazing day! We had a great time on this tour with Simas, who was a very knowledgeable and caring guide. He made us a lovely lunch and ensured we truly enjoyed the experience.
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Sophie – United Kingdom5 January 2024  – Verified booking
We had a great time on this tour with Simas who was a very knowledgeable guide. He made us a great lunch with a fire to warm up and also took us on a hike.
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Product ID: 533274

Activity provider:Lake Life Stockholm

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