Visiting Vaxholm: what to know
- Tickets
- No tickets required to walk around the town.
- Time needed
- Two to four hours.
- Best time
- May to September for regular ferry service.
- Getting there
- Waxholmsbolaget ferry from Stockholm Strömkajen.
Stockholm itineraries with Vaxholm
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Day 5 of Stockholm in 5 Days
The archipelago
How Vaxholm fits into a day.- 10:00VaxholmStockholm archipelago
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Vaxholm FAQs
How long is the ferry from Stockholm to Vaxholm?
The trip takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on the vessel.
Do you need a ticket for Vaxholm fortress?
Entry to the fortress grounds is free. The museum inside charges a fee.
Is Vaxholm a good base for the archipelago?
Yes. Many outer-island ferries stop here first.
