Skärgårdsbåtens dag (Archipelago Boat Day, Stockholm) is a beloved maritime celebration held each June to honor Stockholm’s historic archipelago boats and their enduring role in connecting the city with its thousands of surrounding islands. The festivities begin at the Strömkajen quay, where the beautifully preserved steamships and ferries are open for visitors to explore before they all depart together in a grand nautical parade across the Stockholm Archipelago. Locals and tourists line the waterfront to watch the fleet glide past, accompanied by music, cheers, and the sounds of ships’ whistles echoing over the water. Blending heritage, seafaring pride, and summer festivity, Archipelago Boat Day captures the timeless connection between Stockholm and the sea.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 10 June 2026 (Wednesday). Preliminary per Vaxholm city tourism.
• Annual pattern: Usually the second Wednesday of June; flotilla departs central Stockholm for evening festivities in Vaxholm.
• Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Programme: Exact timetable publishes annually — watch the city listing for times (market, flotilla arrival, flag ceremony): Programme.
LOCATION
• Arrival & festivities: Söderhamnen, Vaxholm waterfront. Open in Google Maps.
• Departure quay: Strömkajen, central Stockholm (boats form the procession). Open in Google Maps.
• City tourism: Event hosted with Vaxholm’s destination team: City tourism.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free quay festivities: Public celebrations in Vaxholm are free to attend. See: Official site.
• Boat tickets: Passage Stockholm→Vaxholm on classic vessels is ticketed via the organiser; check details and sales updates: Ticket info.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Getting there: SL buses and commuter boats from Stockholm to Vaxholm—plan with the official journey planner: SL information. Archipelago ferries via Waxholmsbolaget.
• Viewing tips: Crowds build along Söderhamnen and around the harbour; arrive early for the flotilla’s evening arrival and flag ceremony (exact timetable publishes annually via the Programme).
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