Best places and routes to sail in region. Weather, trade winds and important details for perfect sailing holidays in Sweden.
Sweden is one of the largest countries in Europe in size. It is washed by the Gulf of Bothnia in the east, the Baltic Sea in the southeast, Kattegat and Skagerrak in the west.
Culturally, Sweden is a land of contrasts. The Vikings used to live here. The Nobel Peace Prize was immediately invented. Stockholm, Gothenburg, Gotland and the Åland Islands are popular starting points. From here, yachtsmen can travel between cities and islands.
Landmarks and architectural monuments, national parks and ancient museums — there is something to see on each of the islands of Sweden.
Midsummer is celebrated on the summer solstice in Sweden. On this day, you can see huge bonfires. Festivities are held in cities.
Tourists in Sweden practically do not rest on the beaches. It's not very warm in this country. But there is beautiful nature, ski resorts, local flavor and a high standard of living. This all affects the price of the rest. The only way to save money is by booking early.
There are 5 archipelagos in the country, and each of them will charm you with the authentic culture of small towns and the diversity of nature.
In the city of Åmål in July, you can enjoy the rhythms of blues from musicians who come to the festival from all around the world. Sweden is a musical country and there are festivals here all the time.
The Baltic coast of Sweden is perfect for private yacht charter. Rugged rocky shores and 14 islands offer a variety of sailing routes and trips to cities like Stockholm. The main locations and marinas are in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Lidingö.
Stockholm is conveniently located on the channels that connect Lake Mälaren with the Baltic Sea. The Stockholm archipelago includes 24,000 islands.
Landmarks and architectural monuments, national parks and ancient museums — there is something to see on each of the islands of Sweden.
Inland water routes, such as the Göta Canal, are perfect for relaxing and exploring the country during a yacht tour. In the West, you can sail from Gothenburg to the borders of Norway, or conquer the Stockholm archipelago in the East.
The climate in Sweden is divided into 2 types — subarctic (mountainous areas in the north of the country) and temperate continental (the rest of the territory). In the north, there are polar nights. In the rest of Sweden the climate is pleasant enough, there is no exhausting heat even in summer, although in winter frosts can be strong. The ski season starts in November, ending in April, the best time for excursions is late spring, summer, and early autumn.
Upon arrival at the marina, you are usually given the forecast for the next day. You can also get storm warnings over radio links.
You can also use the following services to get information about weather conditions: