Skärgårdsbåtens dag (Archipelago Boat Day) is a beloved early-summer celebration in Stockholm and Vaxholm, Sweden, when historic archipelago steamships sail in a glittering boat convoy from Strömkajen to Vaxholm Harbor. Usually held on the second Wednesday of June, it honors the region’s maritime heritage and the passenger boats that connect island life. Meet the fleet at the quay, browse a waterfront market, and enjoy live music and ship tours as the harbor fills with whistles and flags.
DATES & TIMES
• Event date (2026): Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Official program page.
• Boats depart Strömkajen (Stockholm) at 5:30 PM; passengers with tickets can board from 4:45 PM (per the official program). Departure details.
• Boats arrive in Vaxholm in procession at about 7:00 PM; riverside program is listed from 7:15 PM–9:00 PM. Vaxholm timetable.
• Boats leave Vaxholm in procession at 9:30 PM and return to Strömkajen at about 10:30 PM. Return timetable.
LOCATION
• Departure: Strömkajen, Stockholm, Sweden. Open in Google Maps.
• Vaxholm waterfront / market area: Söderhamnen, 185 31 Vaxholm, Sweden. Open in Google Maps · Location listing.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Boat tickets are sold via the official ticket information page; the organizer notes tickets are released on March 30 (2026). Official tickets.
• Dinner seatings on certain boats are bookable separately (per the official ticket page). Dinner bookings.
• Market and shore program in Vaxholm are listed as public activities; confirm any on-site sales and access rules in the official updates. Official updates.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Market in Vaxholm opens at 5:00 PM (per the official program page). Market hours.
• A separate viewing option is listed: M/S Långvik departs Vaxholm at 6:45 PM to meet the boat procession; no advance booking and ticket is purchased on board (per the organizer). M/S Långvik note.
• Dinner bookings for S/S Norrskär, S/S Storskär, and S/S Blidösund are handled via Blidösundsbolaget customer service (per Blidösundsbolaget). Blidösundsbolaget info.