Soon it is time for our adventure in the Stockholm's Archipelago!
Here are som final info before your trip!
- Bring packing that fits in a backpack of maximun 70 liters (The backpack will be placed in the drybag on the Ruckraft. The Dry bag is 70cm at the opening and 95cm deep.
- Luggage you do not want to take with you on the tour can be left on Wolffwear Store. Opening hours.
- Note that you hike in outdoor clothing and swim in a wetsuit. Exchange takes place between the different disciplines.
- Bring some bars for extra energy. You can order here and we bring to the tour. Select delivery method Shop and enter "STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELARGO" in the check out.
- Boat Stockholm-Gällnö is paid at the boat 150 SEK. Same back to Stockholm.
- Wetsuit mandatory, let us know in good time if you want to rent.In order to book your meals, we ask you to make a choice below ASAP, 14th of August at the latest. See below.
Here are the time schedule for your trip:
Thursday, August 22:We begin our weekend starting at Gällnö, check-in 15-17.30.
You get there by Waxholmsbåt, departure time 15.00
Gathering at Strömkajen , Stockholm (at the quay) at 2.30pm (the boat departs at 3pm). We will stay at
Gällnö Hostel Joint activity and dinner in the evening and go through the weekend's tour!
Friday August 23:Breakfast at Gällnö.
Hike through Gällnö about 3-4 km.
Swimming to Svartsö about 3 km.
Stops on any island for lunch packages.
Hiking about 4,5 km on Svartsö.
Accommodation
Svartsö HostelCommon dinner and sauna.
Saturday August 24:Breakfast at the hostel.
We walk through Svartsö and Ingmarsö towards Finnhamn about 4-5 km.
Swimming over to Finnhamn about 2,5-3 km
Stopping on an island for lunch.
We hike 4 km, swim 350 m, hike 1km.
Check in Finnhamn
's hostel.
Hot sauna and end the evening with dinner.
Sunday August 25:Breakfast at the hostel.
Free open water swimming or hiking at Finnhamn or just explore the island.
We have lunch afterwards.
Boat back to Stockholm Prell ETD 12.15 (Arrive Stockholm 16.05)
Boat to Grinda Prell ETD 12.00
EXTRA OPTION:
This is an optional extra if you want to extend your trip by an extra day
Sunday August 25:
We go by private taxi boat from Finnhamn to Grinda after lunch.
Once we arrive at Grinda, we settle in and then we take a hike of about 5 km around the island, then we swim around (part of) the island.
After that, there will be a sauna for those who want, then we enjoy a dinner at Grinda wärdshus together as a finale.
Monday August 26:
Breakfast in the morning then the ferry with Waxholmsbolaget goes to
Stockholm in the morning.
The price for this extra day is SEK 1295. Including:
-Boat taxi Finnham-Grinda-Dinner at Grinda inn, slightly more luxurious accommodation (part in double room)-Breakfast.
-Boat back to Stockholm Prell ETD 08.00 (Arrive Stockholm 10.10)
We have created a FB group that you can join and introduce yourselfe if you want to, or just following ,ask questions etc
Maybe we will share some pictures from the islands
Menu:
Menu Gällnö
Lunch:
Rice noodle salad with hand-peeled prawns, crispy vegetables, pickles, roasted onion oil, chilli, coriander and peanuts & Vietnamese dressing (lactose-free).
Alternatively:
Rice noodle salad with sesame-marinated avocado, crispy vegetables, pickles, chili, coriander and peanuts & Vietnamese dressing (gluten-free and lactose-free).
Dinner:
Fish soup with salmon, cod, mussels, hand-peeled prawns served with saffron aioli served with bread (gluten and lactose free).
Alternatively:
Melanzane di parmigana (eggplant gratin) served with green salad, bread and butter (gluten and lactose free).
Dinner 250 SEK.
Drinks from SEK 25, wine from SEK 115 per glass, beer from SEK 79
Breakfast included. Lunch included
Menu svarstsö
Dinner: Bistro sågen
Grill buffet SEK 395
Breakfast included. Lunch included
Menu Finnhamn
Dinner:
Skagen toast with rum SEK 195
Carpaccio with arugula olive oil SEK 190
Finnhamn's fish bouillabaisse with aioli SEK 250
Fully roasted veal fillet with pink pepper sauce SEK 250
Apple pie with custard SEK 95
Lemon curd SEK 95
Breakfast included. Lunch included
Menu Grinda
Dinner: included
The two-course dinner will consist of:
Toast the skagen - Fish & seafood bouillabaisse.
Breakfast included.
Packing listCross Country Swim weekend
Stockholms Archipelago 22-25 Augusti 2024
● Sleeping bag or bed linen. You can also rent bed linen (150-180 SEK/night) at the
hostels.
Blankets and pillows will be available.
Tips:
You take a lightweight travel sheet with you.
● Good idea to have a Thermos flask so you can have a warming tea, coffee, soup.
● Trainers and footwear that you could enter the water and possibly swim in (old
trainers, water shoes) and a dry pair that you can hike in.
● Bring a wetsuit.
● Water bottle.
● Swim cap (a cap is provided, but bring a spare)
● A second dry bag for your valuables inside the RuckRaft dry bag (double bagging).
● A bin liner or two for putting dirty trainers, clothes into the RuckRaft dry bag.
● Clothing keeps you warm at night, cool on the move, wind and waterproofs in case.
● Hat for the sun
● Sun blocker
● Mosquito spray
● For cold weather: Neoprene socks, gloves, and cap/bandana (you can buy at
Wolffwear and we can bring to the event). Heat seeker or merino wool top. We get
back with more info regarding water temperature later on.
● A credit card for food and drinks.
Distance tabell: (meters)
Preliminary route maps:



