Lake Mälaren

Lake Mälaren

Being close to water is as important to contemporary Swedes as it was to our ancestors. The waterways have brought international visitors to Sigtuna’s shores for the past thousand years. From long ships, to steamboats, to sailboats and RIB-boats.

During summer, you’ll find a wide variety of ways to enjoy Lake Mälaren. If you prefer staying on dry land, you can go for a walk or relax along Sigtuna’s boardwalk. Enjoy the view of the lake from many parts of our beautiful destination. For more adventurous water activities, you can try water skiing, canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Board and other water sports.

At Lake Mälaren, you can find several areas suitable for swimming. Sjudargårdsbadet is located about 2 kilometers west of central Sigtuna and can be reached by bike, bus or car. There are piers, toilets, a shower and a snack shop. Steningebadet is situated close to Steninge Castle in Märsta. There are wooden piers, a beach shower and toilets. A part of the area is reserved for visitors with dogs. Rosersbergsbadet is close to Rosersberg Castle and there are piers and a chemical toilet. The small, child friendly Munkholmsbadet has a pier and a small playground.     

During summer there are boat trips from Stockholm to Sigtuna and Skokloster. You can find more information about the boat trips here.

In the winter, if the conditions are right and it is cold enough, it is possible to ice skate. Keep in mind that skating on natural ice is always done at your own risk. Always skate in the company of other people and bring security equipment such as a helmet, ice claws, ice prods, a backpack and a throwing line.