City Swim and Sauna Experience

Travel from historic Gamla Stan to the Södermalm waterfront on a small-group experience combining Stockholm sightseeing, panoramic city views and authentic Swedish sauna culture. Along the way, enjoy stunning views over Stockholm from the Gondolen viewing platform as your local guide shares insights into the city’s history, its relationship with water, and Swedish sauna and bathing traditions. The experience then continues to a 90-minute sauna session with optional outdoor swimming. With a maximum of eight guests, it offers a more personal way to discover the city and experience a local tradition that many visitors would find difficult to access on their own. Ideal for curious travelers, wellness lovers, and adventure-minded visitors looking for something different from a conventional Stockholm sightseeing tour.

1. 1

   Stockholm Old Town

   15 min

   Meet your local guide in historic Gamla Stan and begin your journey through Stockholm. Discover the character of the Old Town while hearing about the city’s history, its close relationship with the surrounding water and the Swedish traditions that have developed around outdoor bathing and sauna culture.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   25 min

   Stop at the Gondolen viewing platform for stunning panoramic views across Stockholm, including the Old Town, surrounding islands and waterways. It is a perfect place to see how water shapes the city while your guide points out landmarks and shares local insights before continuing towards Södermalm.

3. 3

   Sodermalm

   20 min

   Continue towards Södermalm with your guide, including a short journey on Stockholm’s local public transport. Travel like a local while heading away from the main sightseeing areas towards the waterfront setting where the sauna experience takes place.

4. 4

   Hornstull & Langholmen

   15 min

   Arrive at the waterfront sauna and get ready for the experience. Your guide will introduce Swedish sauna etiquette, explain local bathing traditions and help you understand how Swedes combine sauna heat with cold-water cooling throughout the year.

5. 5

   Hornstull & Langholmen

   1.5 hours

   Enjoy a 90-minute mixed sauna experience beside the Stockholm waterfront. Relax in the heat and, if you choose, cool down with an outdoor swim or cold-water dip. Outdoor showers and cold-water sauna buckets offer another way to experience the traditional contrast between hot and cold. Your guide will be there to help you enjoy the experience and answer questions about Swedish sauna and bathing culture.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.