Lake Mälaren tours and attractions
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Entrance ticket to The Viking Museum
In the vivid exhibition, meet the Vikings through movies, scenery, projections and sound effects, as well as archaeological objects.
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Entrance Ticket to Skansen Open-Air Museum in Stockholm
Get your entrance ticket to Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, and enjoy a fun day together with all your family. Learn everything about the old Swedish traditions and clothing and be ready to meet bears, wolverines, and wolves.
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Walking tour through Stockholm spy city
Join a walking tour through Stockholm focused on spies and secret intelligence networks once active in Stockholm
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Stockholm sunset canoe beaver tour with dinner by the water
Discover Stockholm Archipelago and enjoy the Bogesund Nature Reserve while paddling around the area. Savour a cosy BBQ dinner by the water.
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Stockholm Archipelago private kayak tour to Vaxholm with Swedish fika
Enjoy a private Stockholm Archipelago kayaking tour with a traditional Swedish fika coffee break and optional hotel pick-up from Stockholm.
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Stockholm Archipelago winter kayak tour with Swedish fika and sauna
Glide through icy waters, take in winter landscapes, and enjoy a traditional Swedish fika. Complete your tour with a wood-fired sauna experience.
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Vasa Museum and Vrak Museum combo with Stockholm audio guide and eSIM
Explore Sweden's maritime history at the Vasa and Vrak Museums. Dive into interactive exhibits, VR experiences and a Stockholm city audio guide.
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Self-guided digital scavenger hunt in Uppsala
Uncover Uppsala's hidden gems with a self-guided digital scavenger hunt. Explore the landmarks at your own pace.
Stockholm archipelago guided cruise with fika
Book a 2-hour Stockholm Archipelago cruise and enjoy scenic island views, live English guiding, and a relaxing journey through Djurgården Canal.
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Stockholm archipelago guided cruise with craft beer
Book a guided Stockholm archipelago cruise and enjoy scenic island views, live commentary, and a relaxing craft beer experience onboard.
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Stockholm private group walking tour
Explore Stockholm on a private walking tour with a local guide. Discover iconic landmarks, hidden stories, and authentic insights.
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ABBA journey in Stockholm to Viggsö with meal
Discover ABBA landmarks in Stockholm on this journey to Viggsö. Enjoy a boat trip, three-course Swedish meal, and storytelling about the band.
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The Millennium Trilogy walking tour in Stockholm
Walk through The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo filming locations in Stockholm. Visit 16 iconic sites and discover hidden stories from the Millennium Trilogy.
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Classic Stockholm small group walking tour
Explore Stockholm on a small group walking tour with a maximum of 10 guests. Discover iconic landmarks, local stories, and authentic insights with a guide.
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Go City | Stockholm Essentials Pass
Explore Stockholm's top attractions with an Essentials Pass. Visit royal landmarks, world-class museums, and embark on scenic boat tours.
The inside story
Lake Mälaren, commonly known as Lake Mälar, is a lake in eastern Sweden, near Stockholm. The lake is the third largest in Sweden and covers an area of 440 square miles. There are over 1,200 islands that are situated on the lake, which makes it a very popular residential and resort region. Amongst these islands you can find numerous archaeological sites, museums, castles and other attractions worth seeing.
Drottningholm Palace, home to the Swedish royal family, is located on the island of Lovon. Drottningholm, which means Queen's islet, was built in the late 16th century and served as the summer residence for the royal court most of the 18th century. The palace was abandoned in the middle of the 19th century, but after several renovations, it is open to the public today. Since 1991, the palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Birka was an important trading centre for during the Viking Ages, is situated on the island of Björkö. It is regarded as Sweden's oldest town and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. If you want to check out the way of life during the Viking era, pay a visit to the Birka Museum.
Only a short travel from Sweden's capital, make the trip and spend a day or two on the lake. Book in advance your boat tours and excursions around Lake Mälaren and see the many popular attractions the lake has to offer!
