Ice Skating in Stockholm: Beginner or Intermediate

Finally, you’re about to do it: ice skating in Stockholm! You’ve arrived at the lake. Excitement takes over. After the first rusty moves in the chilly morning air, you pick it as you go. Before you know it you’re ice skating over frozen waters, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Spending the day on ice skates with the sun warming your face with people from over the world is guaranteed to be a day you will never forget. The numerous lakes and stunning scenery might just make ice skating in Stockholm the best activity that this area has to offer.

 

Highlights Ice Skating Stockholm

  • Spend a day on a frozen lake
  • Breath taking scenery
  • Try / improve Nordic ice skating
  • Campfire (beginner tour only) lunch break
  • Quality ice skating and safety equipment
  • Fun, professional & easy going guides
  • Pickup & drop off at central Stockholm
  • Small and personal groups, averaging 3-6 guests per guide (max 8)
  • Swedish fika


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 Ice Skating in Stockholm: which trip suits you?

We plan every ice skating trip carefully with the latest reports, local knowledge, and by scouting new ice ourselves. 

Beginner: we focus on having fun rather than covering distance. We will learn how to skate Nordic style, enjoy beautiful scenery and have loads of laughs together! Campfire lunch break included. No prior experience is required. Activity level is medium. We will skate on one of the many smaller lakes, yet still several kilometres in diameter. Apart from ice conditions, natural beauty is almost as important when we plan this trip. We also take the weather (wind direction etc) in consideration to ensure you have the best day possible.

Intermediate:  we focus more on the ice skating itself and covering some distance. It’s important is that you can skate at a regular pace without difficulty. You don’t have to be a very technical or fast skater in order to join. Experience in any skating style (ice / roller blade / inline) is required. Activity level is sportive. We aim to skate on Mälaren or other larger lakes. If the conditions are right, we may even skate on the Baltic Sea in our world famous archipelago. We primarily look at ice- and weather conditions, as we know you’re here to skate!

 Pictures 

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 Other skaters on TripAdvisor…

”This has been the highlight of our trip. I would do the tour again and recommend it to all of you who are interested in nature and those who would like to do a “not so typical” tourist experience. Pieter and Pierre shared their expertise with us and made the trip feel like as if we were having an adventure with friends – not the typical guide. Thanks for the unique experience and keep on the good work!”

”I would highly recommend the Green Trails and their skating tour if you are looking for a unique Swedish experience. If you love being off the beaten track and are willing to go with the flow, you’ll be in good hands with Pieter and Pierre.”

”I stumbled across the Green Trials before our trip to Stockholm, and boy am I glad we did! Coming from London, ice skating like this is so unheard of. Our guide Pierre was so nice. Very welcoming, accommodating, and really listened to us. Thank you for creating such a great memory of our time in Stockholm, recommend to anyone!”

”My friends and I had a blast on the Nordic Ice Skating adventure with our tour guide Pieter! He was fantastic and we learned a lot about skating and the beautiful surrounding lake and scenery. This experience was the highlight of our trip – we greatly recommend it! Being able to skate on a frozen lake in nature is pure magic!”


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 When is the best time for Ice Skating in Stockholm?

Each part of the skating season is different.

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. 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.

 Itinerary

  • Meet & greet @ meeting point
  • Introduction & briefing
  • Gear fitting
  • Transfer by minivan
  • Instructions (beginner tour)
  • Reminder / question round (advanced tour)
  • Start off ice skating!
  • Lunch break
  • Continue skating & enjoy nature
  • Transfer by minivan
  • Conclusion & goodbyes!
  • Enjoy a well deserved evening of relaxation!

 Included in the tour

Pickup & drop off from Stockholm
(Campfire) lunch
Swedish fika (hot drink with pastries)
Ice skating gear (ice skates, skating poles, boots, backpack, headlight if necessary)
Safety equipment for on ice (rescue lines, ice picks, secura safety system)
Small group, averaging at 3-6 travelers per guide (max 8)
A friendly and skilled guide

  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.
  • We will be ice skating on natural ice. If according to our judgement an ice skating cannot be conducted safely, however rarely, we reserve the right to carry out an alternative program instead.

 Booking

Our skate tour in Stockholm tour has student- and youth discounts. These only apply with:
Student:
 valid student- and ID cards. Does not apply for PHD students. Max age 25.
Child: valid ID card. Max age 15.

Doesn't our schedule  suit you? Send us a message and we'll see what we can do!

 Other tours in Stockholm

If you're a real ice skating enthusiast don't miss out on our Ice Skating Weekend Break in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm