Ice Skating Weekend Break Stockholm: 2/3 day package

Our Nordic skating weekend break is THE trip that you cannot miss if you’re into skating! Slide over fantastic ice, sleep in castles and meet new friends. On this two- or three-day trip you will be immersed into the magical frozen world that Stockholm’s surroundings offer. We’ll skate towards our cozy & comfortable countryside hotel. Two or three days of epic skating. Kick back in the evening: sit by the fire or enjoy a drink at the bar. Be prepared for early rises as we want to make most of the daylight hours!

 

 Highlights Nordic Skating Package

  • Two (or three) days of Nordic skating
  • We guarantee to find the BEST ice conditions out there
  • Spend the night in luxury countryside hotels
  • Varying landscapes & beautiful scenery
  • Diverse skating, from A to B trips to round-trips
  • Awe at sunrise / sunset from the ice
  • Newest & best equipment on the market
  • Small & personal groups
  • Skate with people of your own level with our group system
  • Fun & professional guides
  • Enjoy restaurant dinners

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2/3 Days of Nordic Skating in Stockholm: in depth info

Conditions
We guarantee the best ice conditions out there. Due to Stockholm’s numerous waters and local climate, amazing ice can almost always be found very close by. We plan every ice skating trip carefully with the latest reports, local knowledge, satellite images and by scouting new ice ourselves. Taking in the latest info, we often we don’t know where we will be until the day before!

Locations
Normally we skate close to Stockholm. If conditions demand, we will drive up to 300 km (divided over the days) from Stockholm to catch the best ice. This area covers many of Sweden’s skating gems such as the 3 largest lakes of Sweden; Vänern (also Europe’s largest lake), Vättern, and Mälaren. It also covers other fantastic skating sites such as the Stockholm archipelago, which lies in the Baltic Sea. Other popular skating destinations can be found here too, such as Runn (even though we do everything to avoid skating on prepared tracks!).

Skills
Due to our group system you will skate with people of your own level. On every trip we bring several guides so that we can divide the group into different level, speed and experience. We always bring two guides as a minimum, even if the group is very small. Coming with friends? No problem, we can arrange a guide just for you and your group so that you can skate together. This trip is not suitable for people that have never been on ice skates. Daily distances between 15km and 100km are normal, depending on your level and how much you want to skate.

Trips
We aim for fantastic ice conditions with varying scenery. On day 1 we could do a tour from point A to B through channels and smaller lakes. And on day 2 we could visit a vast lake to do a round-trip with minivan transfers, or perhaps an A-B route in one direction with the wind in our backs! It’s all depending on the conditions. We aim not to do the same route and location twice. We also make use of our minivans & taxi services in order to tailor the best itinerary.

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For more pictures and tour reports check out our FaceBook page!

 

Fellow skaters on TripAdvisor…

”WOW WOW WOW WOW. AMAZING. What more can I say. Had an unforgettable 2 days skating on beautiful frozen lakes. Pierre (our guide) was everything we could have wished for and a whole lot more. Knowledge, patient and let you do your own thing to enjoy the day.”

”Pieter & Pierre were wonderful hosts – they’re knowledgeable, caring, and incredibly helpful. The equipment was in good condition – the blades were in excellent conditions as well. As for the experience – it was breathtaking! The views and the nature around the archipelago is simply stunning and the sense of freedom from being on the open ice is hard to put in words! Can’t wait to come back! 🙂”

”The whole two days were run so well. Peter our guide was both amusing , caring and helpful . The equipment was very well looked after . The food we had both on and off the ice was excellent . I went with my 19 year old daughter and we both had a great time, there in no question she skates rather better than me, however I never felt left behind !!!!”

”Pieter & Pierre were amazing hosts; so caring and kind. I am so grateful . They always went above and beyond to help. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the ice and conditions. The equipment was great quality. The scenery was stunning and breathtaking. Can’t wait to go back next season!”

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 When is the best time for Nordic Skating?

Each part of the season has its own unique feel to it! 

Early season (December - mid January), black ice bonanza: this is usually when we see the most smooth, black, new ice. Typically it's small and mid-sized lakes which freeze during this period. As it's the start of winter, not much snow has fallen, if any. Many lakes varying in size freeze during early season, but when they freeze depends on multiple factors. That's why almost always new black ice can be found somewhere during early season. The days are short due to early sunsets, which can be enjoyed on the ice.

Mid season (mid January - end February), 50 shades of ice: the peak of Nordic skating season: the large bodies of water are freezing or have frozen (we're talking Mälaren, the Stockholm archipelago, Hjälmaren etc), and the small and mid-sized lakes are still ice-covered as well. Nordic skating possibilities are endless. This makes long A-B trips possible. Quality typically varies, and we usually skate on all kinds of variations of ice. The days are getting longer, and each day offers a little more time skate.

Late season (end February - mid March), here comes the sun: typically defined by white & thick ice, sunny days and (relatively) warm weather. New ice is rare during late season, but smooth ice is usually easy to find. Most of the skating areas which froze during mid season are still accessible during late season, but weaker spots can weaken & melt quickly, which usually makes for some exciting crossings! Plenty of daylight and sunshine and there's many hours to skate.

So many shades of ice!

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There are so many different types of ice, all unique & beautiful in their own way. On our two- & three day trips you're likely to come across at least a couple of them. Each day is likely to be completely different!

 Example itinerary

  • DAY 1
  • Meet & greet @ meeting point
  • Introduction & briefing
  • Gear fitting
  • Transfer
  • Group dividing
  • Start skating
  • Hot outdoor meal
  • Continue skating & enjoy nature
  • Enjoy sunset on the ice
  • Transfer if necessary
  • Arrive to countryside hotel from the ice / by van
  • Quality dinner @ hotel
  • Have a beer by the fire / evening walk
  • DAY 2
  • Sunrise skating (depending on which month)
  • Hotel breakfast
  • Start skating directly from hotel / transfer if necessary
  • Lunch
  • Finish our route for the day
  • (2-day trip) Transfer to STHLM
  • (2-day trip) Conclusion & goodbyes
  • (2-day trip) Enjoy a well deserved evening of relaxation!
  • (3-day trip) Continue the journey & we arrive to our 2nd castle hotel
  • (3-day trip) What about a Swedish sauna?
  • (3-day trip) Quality dinner
  • (3-day trip) Check out the stars from the ice after dark
  • DAY 3
  • A 3-day trip means we can travel further for the best ice conditions. More importantly, it means an extra full day without arrivals or departures, so we can cover more distance & maximize our time on the ice. We offer more variety and will skate in different areas (channels, vast lakes etc). The 3-day trip is the ice skating tour for you if you're a real skating enthusiast!

 Included in the tour

 All transfers (including taxi)
All meals (including restaurant dinner)
Guides
 Skating equipment
Ice safety equipment
Country side hotel night(s)
Small & personal group (±3-6 per guide, max 8)

 Meeting point

We meet @ our Urban Basecamp in the heart of Södermalm (Tideliusgatan 62, 118 69 Stockholm).
Private: With a private tour you will get picked up from your accommodation.

 Other important information

  • This tour involves physical motion and being in healthy shape is therefore required.
  • Basic experience of ice skating or a similar activity is required. Experience in any skating discipline (hockey / figure / touring / speed etc) or experience in roller blades / inlines is necessary. Unsure if this trip is suitable? Send us an email!
  • For single travelers, booking with single supplement is obligatory.
  • If the number of participants in your booking is uneven, a triple room will be provided. If you prefer a double + single room, booking the single supplement is required.
  • It is possible to travel home directly after the trip, but do not book a departure before 19:00.

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 Other tours in Stockholm

Is 2/3 days too much? Have a look at our Nordic skating day trips instead! More into nature, less into sports? Check out the Snowshoe Hiking instead. If you'd like to spend the day in Stockholm's skiing tracks have a look at the Cross Country Skiing!

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Ice Skating Weekend Break Stockholm