Distance: approx. 6 km, about 1.5 hours
Difficulty: 2/5 – a great first paddle
Start and finish: our jetty on Långholmen, central Stockholm

Paddling a figure eight around Långholmen and Reimersholme is our most popular route. It suits anyone who wants an easy pace and plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings – and it is perfect if you bring a picnic and want to find your own favourite spot on Långholmen’s rocks.

The route step by step

Around Långholmen

Start from our jetty, paddle under Långholmsbron and on through the leafy, idyllic Pålsund Canal, past Långholmen’s boat club and the sailing boats of Göta Segelsällskap.

After the western tip of Långholmen you are out on the open bay, with Lilla and Stora Essingen and Kungsholmen on the other side. Follow Långholmen’s north shore, and after about five minutes you pass the sandy beach Långholmsbadet on your right – a great place to stop for a swim or your picnic.

Next you paddle under one of Stockholm’s largest bridges, Västerbron. Soon a beautiful view opens up over the heart of Stockholm: City Hall, the Old Town (Gamla stan) and Slussen. Get your camera out!

After the eastern part of Långholmen with its houseboats comes perhaps the best part of the tour: gliding through the Pålsund Canal past beautiful wooden boats, some from as early as the 1910s.

Around Reimersholme

Pass our jetty, paddle under Långholmsbron and turn left under Reimersholmsbron. You pass Örnsberg kayak club on your right. Keep the shore on your right, and after 20–30 minutes you are back in the Pålsund Canal at our jetty – most likely refreshed by a great nature experience in the middle of the city!

Tips for the trip

• The route stays mostly in sheltered water – perfect for your first time in a kayak or on a SUP.
• Pack your picnic and swimwear in a waterproof dry bag – you can add one when you rent.
• Kayak, life jacket, paddle, spray deck and map are always included.

Rent a kayak or SUP on Långholmen

We are on Långholmen by the Pålsund Canal – nearest address Alstaviksvägen 3, a short walk from Hornstull metro station. Rent a kayak or rent a SUP and see our rental prices. Want company? Join a guided kayak tour in English. Ready for more? Try around Kungsholmen or the Essinge Islands.