Ferry to Fjäderholmarna: operators, quays and routes
Strömma sails from Strandvägen in about 30 minutes from 1 May to 13 September 2026, Fjäderholmslinjen from Slussen from 30 April to 4 September, and Waxholmsbolaget's route 2A from Strömkajen in 15–23 minutes in spring and autumn.
Strömma gives a 30-minute boat trip from Strandvägen. Three operators serve the island, with different departure points and seasons.
Overview of boat routes to Fjäderholmarna
| Operator | Strömma | Fjäderholmslinjen | Waxholmsbolaget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departs from | Strandvägen, berth area 13 | Slussen and Nacka Strand | Strömkajen |
| Travel time | Approx. 30 minutes | Not stated by the operator | 15–23 minutes |
| Service period | 1 May–13 September (2026) | 30 April–4 September | 2/4–18/6 and 17/8–12/12 |
Strömma from Strandvägen
Strömma's boats to Fjäderholmarna leave from Strandvägen, berth area 13. Some sailings also stop at Nacka Strand (by Restaurang J).
- Travel time 30 minutes from the city according to Strömma.
- 2026 season 1 May–13 September.
- Booking If you've booked a specific departure you have priority on it, and travel on other departures if there's room. Arrive in good time and go up to the staff.
Fjäderholmslinjen from Slussen and Nacka Strand
Fjäderholmslinjen runs between Slussen and Stora Fjäderholmen, stopping at Nacka Strand on the way:
- Slussen A perfect starting point if you're arriving at Slussen by metro or bus.
- Nacka Strand The sailings stop at Nacka Strand, but if you want to get off there you have to say so on board.
- Service period The route runs 30 April–4 September. The operator doesn't give a travel time on its website.
Scheduled service or tourist route
Waxholmsbolaget vs. private tourist boats
The operators differ in departure point, season and ticket system:
- Strömma and FjäderholmslinjenTheir own tickets. Strömma runs from Strandvägen 1 May–13 September 2026, Fjäderholmslinjen from Slussen 30 April–4 September.
- WaxholmsbolagetRoute 2A Stockholm–Höganäs–Vaxholm calls at Fjäderholmarna from Strömkajen. According to the timetable the crossing takes 15–23 minutes depending on the sailing. The timetable applies 2 April–18 June and 17 August–12 December 2026 – so not in high summer.
When do the boats run? The operators' service periods
The months below follow the Service period row in the table above. Waxholmsbolaget runs in two periods with a break in the middle of summer.
Strömma
1 May–13 September (2026).
Fjäderholmslinjen
30 April–4 September.
Waxholmsbolaget
2/4–18/6 and 17/8–12/12.
Always check the current timetable with the operator before you go – the periods can change between seasons.
Strömma's departures 2026
From Strandvägen, berth area 13. The times are Strömma's own for the 2026 season.
| From Strandvägen | From Fjäderholmarna | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May–18 June and 17 August–13 September | 10:30 | 11:00 | Sat–Sun |
| Same period, daytime | Every hour 11:30–14:30 | Every hour 12:00–15:00 | Daily |
| Same period, evening | Every hour 16:30–20:30 | Every hour 17:00–21:00 | Daily |
| 19 June–16 August | Every half hour 10:30–17:00 | Every half hour 11:00–17:30 | Daily |
| 19 June–16 August, evening | Every hour 17:30–20:30 | Every hour 18:00–21:00 | Daily |
| 19 June–16 August, from Nacka Strand | 10:45, 16:45 and 17:45 | 11:15, 17:15 and 18:15 | Daily |
The last boat home is late: throughout the season there are sailings from Fjäderholmarna at 22:00 and 23:00 Monday–Saturday, and 1 May–18 June and 17 August–13 September also at 00:00 Wednesday–Friday. In the spring and autumn period the 10:45 Nacka Strand sailing only runs on Saturday–Sunday. Always check the current timetable with the operator.
Tickets, prices and SL rules for the ferry to Fjäderholmarna
With Strömma, a single costs SEK 170 and a return SEK 205 (2026). SL tickets are valid only on Waxholmsbolaget's route 2A from Strömkajen, in the periods when it calls at the island.
Taking a boat to Fjäderholmarna is easy, but the ticket system differs from regular Stockholm public transport. Here's what applies to tickets, prices and card validity before your trip.
Short answer: yes, with Waxholmsbolaget
Is the SL card valid on the boat to Fjäderholmarna?
One of the most common questions is whether the SL card is valid on the boat to Fjäderholmarna. It depends on which operator you travel with:
- Waxholmsbolaget – the SL ticket is validBoth Fjäderholmarna and Strömkajen are on Waxholmsbolaget's list of piers where all types of SL ticket are valid all year – single tickets as well as travel cards. The SL ticket is valid on routes that go via Vaxholm, and route 2A does.
- Strömma and Fjäderholmslinjen – their own ticketThe private direct boats from Strandvägen and Slussen aren't part of the SL network. There you need to buy the operator's own ticket, whatever SL card you have.
- ConclusionWhich ticket you need depends on which operator you choose. If you already have a valid SL card, you can travel with Waxholmsbolaget from Strömkajen in the periods when route 2A calls at Fjäderholmarna.
Book online and check the season's timetables
This is how booking works with Strömma:
Before the trip
Book a departure
If you book a specific departure, you have priority on it. On other departures you travel if there's room.
At the quay
Arrive in good time
Even with a booked departure you need to arrive in good time and go up to the staff to use your priority.
On the island
Check the last boat
Departure times vary – check the timetable for the journey home with the operator.
Strömma's prices: single vs. return
The prices apply to Strandvägen–Fjäderholmarna and were checked with Strömma on 2026-09-17.
SEK, adult
SEK 170
Single ticket
SEK 205
Return
- Single ticket: Strömma's price for one way.
- Return: So the return costs SEK 35 on top of the single ticket.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, according to Strömma's booking page. The price may change between seasons.
Things to do on Fjäderholmarna: is the trip worth it?
The islands were first mentioned in 1381 and opened to the public in 1985. Among the sights are Röda Villan in an archipelago house from 1897 and the Allmogebåtar association's exhibition of traditional boats.
On Fjäderholmarna there are restaurants, cafés and craft studios which, according to the Royal Djurgården Administration, are open in the summer season – in 2026 until 13 September.
Archipelago restaurants and food by the water
The Royal Djurgården Administration lists the following restaurants on the island. The administration recommends booking a table:
Restaurang Rökeriet
Restaurant
Seafood from the island's own smokehouse, and more classic dishes in the restaurant.
Fjäderholmarnas Krog
Restaurant
High-end cooking with archipelago-inspired dishes in the dining room.
Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri
Brewery
An archipelago brewery where you can visit the brewery, eat and drink in the pub or book a beer tasting.
Systrarna Degens
Restaurant and café
A small cottage with simple lunches, sandwiches and pastries, and organic Swedish-made ice cream – from a small tub to a large ice cream dessert.
Röda Villan
Restaurant and boules courts
Everything from fika to food and drinks. In the garden around the 1897 archipelago house there's a grill, a bar and boules sets to hire.
Skärgårdsgrillen (Grillen)
Outdoor seating overlooking the harbour entrance. Open at weekends in May and every day in June–August, weather permitting.
According to the Royal Djurgården Administration, the island has two craft rows: Hantverkslängan and Verkstadslängan. The craftspeople also offer summer courses and workshops, booked online.
- HantverkslänganHome to Elmina & CO, Textiltrycket, Textilt Uttryck, Krukmakeriet, Galleriet and Tamano Specialsnickeri.
- VerkstadslänganThe glassworks Garage by the Sea, Matilda Skoglund Art and the smithy The Forge.
- Try it yourselfThe administration writes that you can forge a nail or try glassblowing in the craft village. Day courses and workshops are booked via the craft village's own website. Strömma also mentions Ullverkstan among the island's crafts.
- Fjäderholmarna ChokladA shop making its own pralines, brittle and biscuits – peek into the kitchen where the treats are made.
Boules, the praline walk and the boat exhibition
This is what the Royal Djurgården Administration highlights besides food and crafts.
- Boules courtsRöda Villan's boules courts. Boules sets are hired at Röda Villan.
- Praline walkA historic "praline walk" past the island's sights.
- Traditional boats (Allmogebåtar)The non-profit association Allmogebåtar shows how ordinary people travelled on the sea before the plastic boat. The exhibition has been open to the public since 1985.
- Sun and swimmingThe administration mentions sunbathing and swimming from the rocks, and sun-warmed rocks to stroll among.
Walks and picnics
Good to know on the island
Strömma mentions scenic walking paths on the island, and the Royal Djurgården Administration welcomes picnics.
- Closed-off areasThe navy's years on the islands left pollution behind: soil surveys show that Stora Fjäderholmen is contaminated with heavy metals and PAHs. Respect areas that are closed off.
- PicnicsPack your picnic in containers you take home, and don't leave food scraps for the animals or in the bins. Take recyclable waste back to the mainland.
- HistoryFjäderholmarna is first mentioned in 1381. The Royal Djurgården Administration took over in 1982, and the islands opened to the public in 1985. They lie in the municipality of Lidingö and have been part of the Royal National City Park since 1995.
The islands' history
The dates the Royal Djurgården Administration itself gives.
14th century
First mention in writing
1381
In a deed of sale. The name comes from Fierdholmarna – the islets in the bay (fjärd).
19th century
The vodka war
19th century
The islands played a big part in the "vodka war" (brännvinskriget) between LO Smith and the spirits monopoly in Stockholm.
20th century
The navy takes over
early 1920s
To build an ammunition factory. During the Second World War the islands were a military area.
The Royal Djurgården Administration
1982
Took over responsibility and carried out an extensive renovation.
Opens to the public
1985
The same year as the Allmogebåtar exhibition opened.
Part of the National City Park
1995
The islands lie in the municipality of Lidingö.
The navy's years on the islands left their mark: soil surveys show that Stora Fjäderholmen is contaminated with heavy metals and PAHs, and closed-off areas must be respected.
Practical tips: a half-day trip, kids and accessibility
Fjäderholmarna works as a half-day trip: the journey out takes 30 minutes with Strömma or 15–23 minutes with Waxholmsbolaget, and Strömma's last boats back leave at 21:00–23:00 depending on the period and day of the week.
Taking a boat to Fjäderholmarna is the easiest way to experience the archipelago without spending a whole day travelling. Here are the details you need to know before your visit about planning, pushchairs, facilities and pets.
How much time do you need?
The boat trip takes 30 minutes according to Strömma. You decide how long to spend on the island – check the last boat home.
From the city
The trip out
30 minutes from Strandvägen with Strömma, or 15–23 minutes from Strömkajen with Waxholmsbolaget when route 2A serves the island. Strömma's boats have a cafeteria, bar, toilet and free Wi-Fi on board.
Season
On the island
Restaurants and studios are open in the summer season – in 2026 until 13 September. The administration recommends booking a table.
The last boat
Home
Strömma's last sailings from Fjäderholmarna leave at 21:00–23:00 depending on the period and day of the week, and at 00:00 Wednesday–Friday in the spring and autumn period. Check the departure times with your operator.
Fjäderholmarna with kids and a pushchair
This is what Strömma says about pushchairs and surfaces:
- On the islandThere are gravel paths on Fjäderholmarna, but the ground is flat with no hills if you stay around the area with the shops and restaurants.
- On the boatLimited space for pushchairs at the front of the boat – ideally a foldable one.
Accessibility
According to Strömma:
- Wheelchairs on boardA couple of wheelchairs per boat can be taken on board. Electric wheelchairs can't.
- The gangwayCan be unsteady and sloping at low water.
- On the islandGravel paths, but flat ground around the shops and restaurants.
Dog rules on the boats and on the island
- On the islandDogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead throughout your visit, under Lidingö municipality's local regulations.
- On Strömma's boatSit outdoors at the back. The dog may not lie on the floor under the seat or in the aisle indoors.
Ferry to Fjäderholmarna: common questions
4 questions
01How long does the boat to Fjäderholmarna take?
Strömma gives 30 minutes from Strandvägen. Waxholmsbolaget's route 2A from Strömkajen takes 15–23 minutes according to the timetable (valid 2 April–18 June and 17 August–12 December 2026). Fjäderholmslinjen from Slussen doesn't give a travel time.
02Can you go to Fjäderholmarna outside the summer?
Strömma runs 1 May–13 September and Fjäderholmslinjen 30 April–4 September (2026). Waxholmsbolaget's route 2A calls at Fjäderholmarna according to the timetable for 2 April–18 June and 17 August–12 December 2026. But the restaurants, cafés and studios on the island are only open in season – in 2026 until 13 September.
03Do I need to book the boat in advance?
With Strömma a single ticket costs SEK 170 and a return SEK 205 for an adult. If you book a specific departure you have priority on it – on other departures you travel if there's room. Arrive in good time and go up to the staff.
04Is there a grocery shop or accommodation on the island?
The Royal Djurgården Administration lists restaurants, cafés, craftspeople, a guest harbour and conference rooms on Fjäderholmarna – but no grocery shop and no accommodation. Bring a picnic if you like, and take your litter home.
Sources
Details checked against these sources in September 2026.
The facts on this page are based on these sources. Under each one you can see which details we took from it. Opening times, prices and departures change – always check with the source before you go.
- Strömma – Fjäderholmarnadepartures, travel time, price
- Royal Palaces: Fjäderholm Islands – season and operators
- Waxholmsbolaget: timetable route 2A Stockholm–Höganäs–Vaxholm · in SwedishStrömkajen→Fjäderholmarna approx. 20 min; valid 2/4–18/6 and 17/8–12/12 2026
- Waxholmsbolaget: All SL tickets are valid between 44 piers · in SwedishFjäderholmarna and Strömkajen are both on the list; valid all year, only routes via Vaxholm
- Royal Djurgården Administration: Fjäderholmsguiden 2026 · in SwedishPDF; restaurant and craft descriptions, Hantverkslängan and Verkstadslängan, boules, praline walk, Allmogebåtar since 1985
- Royal Djurgården Administration: Fjäderholmarna · in Swedishhistory 1381, the vodka war, the navy in the 1920s, KDF 1982, opened 1985, National City Park since 1995; soil contamination; book a table