Sports and recreation

There's no end to the sporting you can do in Stockholm. Whether you're into a quiet game of boule or want to freestyle on the ramps in the city we've got it all. Lined up and ready to go. Here's what you need to know about what:


Air ballooning
Get a first hand look at all of Stockholm in one go, and pictures you'll never forget.

Badminton
Badminton is a popular activity all year round in Stockholm.

Biking
Skip the subway and buses and enjoy the outdoors with a bike ride and maybe an ice-cream by the water.

Photo: C. Lundin

 

Beach Volley Ball
Join in the summertime fun at one of the many places to swirl the ball in Stockholm, and get a great tan too!

Boule
The game that can be played very seriously or with a giggle. There is something kind of funny about throwing balls around.

Canoes and kayaks
No chance of being up the creek without a paddle here, you always get at least one.

Climbing
It's easy to find places to tighten your dynamic ropes and work on your grip techniques in Stockholm. Even beginners will find the user-friendly indoor walls to be more than enough.

Fishing
Throw out your rod and see what you catch. It's all a gamble in the fishing world.

Flying
Take the scenic route from the bird's eye perspective and have a thrilling experience.

Golfing
Over 50 golf clubs can be found within arms reach of Stockholm, something for everybody.

Go Carting
Vroom!! Need we say more?

Harness racing
Horses pulling jockies very fast. A strange but common experience.

Horseback riding
The horseback is just a phonecall or an e-mail away, and we've got plenty of places for you to choose from.

Hunting
Follow the link to learn when where and how.

Inlines
Strap on a pair and see the city in style while getting the exercise you need.

Laser gaming
Fight your traveling buddies to the death or until you fall over laughing at one of the thrilling arenas in Stockholm.

Marathons
People go kind of nuts in the city during the summer and have a lot of energy and must therefore run marathons.

Mini-golf
This is pretty much plain family fun. The cheating and throwing eachother off is all part of it and is part of what makes it a blast.

Paintball
Violent fun with guns and paint-filled bullets on outdoor arenas. The question is, does it get any more fun than this?

Polo
There aren't a lot of places to turn to the sport of polo in Stockholm, but there is one!

Sailing
The Stockholm archipelago has to be experienced first hand to fully understand why Swedes are the way they are. The sea air really does something to you.

Squash
A fast paced and fun game that gets the heart beating and tones your entire body.

Swimming pools and spa facilities
Pamper yourself at one of Stockholms many spas and enjoy the relaxation you deserve.

Scuba diving
There are many ways to enjoy the water in Sweden, but some of us especially enjoy the view from below.

Skydiving
Feed your adventurous side and go skydiving for the thrill of a lifetime.

Sports Clubs
There are many gyms and sports clubs available in the city, and all of then within arms reach of a subway station.

Tennis
Tennis, the game to be played in twos or more.

Water parks
It doesn't matter how old you get, water parks with water slides and themed rides will never stop being fun.

Wind surfing
Why not try this exceptionally fun activity and get the physical exsertion the body loves.

Winter Sports
Why put sports and recreation on hold during the winter? That's right, there's no reason.


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