Ice Skating Weekend Break Stockholm: 2/3/4 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, three or four 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
2/3/4 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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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!
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.
Booking
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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