You can slip among the islets and skerries of the stunning archipelago of Trosa Municipality in a kayak – and no driving licence required. Kayaking is suitable for all visitors, both adults and children.
It is early morning. The sea is as smooth as a mirror and Trosa is just in the process of awakening. The café owners are putting out their tables and preparing for the day ahead. A sailboat slowly glides past before mooring at the guest harbour. A kayak is placed in the water. A couple are picking up their rental bikes. There is much to see and do in the archipelago municipality. Both on land and at sea.
Kajak och SUP
Imagine gliding almost silently over the water’s surface and enjoying the magnificent views of the water and nature, with the birds and the blue water as additional company. Perhaps you may find a small islet to land on and eat that packed lunch you have brought with you. A kayak in particular is an active way of getting close to and discovering nature.
Above all, you must be able to swim. Keeping an eye on the weather is also important for anyone wanting to go kayaking. The water can be cold until well into the summer, even in hot weather. And the wind can quickly change direction in the Sörmland archipelago. Therefore, ideally check the weather carefully before your planned kayaking trip.
The Trosa Guest Harbour has a policy of not allowing customers out in kayaks if the wind is too strong.
For beginners, it is safer to go out with someone who is already familiar with kayaking.
No special equipment is needed to get started. You can hire life jackets, paddles and kayaks from Trosa Guest Harbour (for example). It can be useful to take along some light clothing to change into, as well as a mobile phone in a waterproof bag. A wind-proof jacket can also be a good thing to have. Dress according to the temperature of the water, not how warm the air is. On a really sunny day, you are advised to put on sun cream and to wear a cap to protect your head from the sun.
As a beginner, it is a good idea to keep close to land and to follow the line of the coast until you reach the Trosa navigation channel. A good first trip would be to go to Borgmästarholmen. There, you can land next to the sandy beach, drink a little water and perhaps eat that packed lunch you brought with you, and then take the same route back. We suspect this will give you a taste for more.
An exciting paddle along the Trosa stream
If you have a whole day to spare, we recommend that you paddle the Trosa River all the way from Vagnhärad to Trosa. This is a fabulously beautiful trip, where you will encounter both town and nature. In some passages, the crowns of the trees hang down and almost bow to greet your arrival. There can be current the Trosaån, we recommend that you paddle downstream. Yoy will need to lift your kayak at a few points along your journey.
Paddling in the outer archipelago
Paddling out into the archipelago is a wonderful experience. Here, the birds accompany you on your journey on the blue water. Along the navigation channel from Trosa, you pass a chain of small, beautiful islands. Wherever you wish, you and your party can land and enjoy the warm rocks – and perhaps take a dip? Or you could continue all the way to Kråmö for a stop. An ice cream wouldn’t do any harm, would it?
SUP – stand-up paddle boarding – is a water sport that originates from Hawaii and the sport of surfing. You stand on a board that floats in the water, like you do when surfing, and use a paddle to propel yourself forwards. Stand-up paddle boarding has become extremely popular in recent years. It is an easy way to get out into the sea and to get your body working.
The first attempts at paddling can be a bit wobbly, but after just a few minutes your technique will usually have improved a little. The inflatable boards can be hired in the harbour at Trosa and are perfectly suited to beginners or people who have never tried it before.
Welcome to the active archipelago municipality of Trosa!
Kayak piers
We have kayak piers for kayaks, canoes and SUP at:
Read more
Rent a kayak or SUP
Team sportia
Kayak, SUP
Tour suggestion: “Whiskycanal” – the canal that starts at the Edanö bridge and then on to Borgmästarholmen’s bathing area. Or why not paddle out to the restaurant Algoth på Udden at Trosa havsbad?
Included equipment: Paddle and life jacket
Good advice: Do not rush, bring lots of “fika”.
Other: Age limit 18 years.
We have a small cart if you need to transport your kayak on land for a shorter distance.
Trosa gästhamn (Apelago)
Kayaks for 1-2 persons, SUP
Tour suggestion: Trosaån (stream), around Öbolandet and Kråmö
Included equipment: Paddle, life jacket
Good advice: If you are a beginner – stay close to land and keep a distance to boats and other traffic. Also, keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Other: Possible to rent a drybag
Trosa havsbad (Apelago)
Kayaks for 1-2 persons, SUP
Tour suggestion: around Öbolandet, Stensund and Kråmö via Lagnöviken and Bokö-Oxnö.
Included equipment: Paddle, life jacket
Other: Possible to rent a drybag. Ask for a chart when collecting your kayaks.
Sävö vandrarhem & café
Kayaks for 1-2 persons, SUP and rowing boat
Tour suggestion: Paddle around nearby island like Långö and Ringsö. A more quiet trip is around Sävö.
Included equipment: Paddle, life jacket and chart
Good advice: There are a lot of boats passing by at Sävsundet. Keep close to land and watch out.
Bergs gård, Stendörren
Kayaks for 1-2 persons
Tour suggestion: Around the islands nearby.
Included equipment: Paddle and life jacket
