One of the best things about Stockholm is its proximity to the Stockholm archipelago, easily accessible from the city centre. Whether you're visiting the capital or live here permanently, an outing to the islands is a must. There are countless beautiful islands and skerries, with bathing spots, nature reserves - and plenty of fantastic restaurants. Hop on a ferry and treat yourself to brunch in spectacular surroundings on one of the islands. Follow our guide to where to eat brunch in the Stockholm archipelago.
The guide to brunch in the Stockholm archipelago
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The best brunch in the Stockholm archipelago
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1Strömma Krog & Kanalbar Sunny jetty
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2Vår Gård Local ingredients
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3Bockholmen Buffet with a view
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4Fjäderholmarnas Krog Close to the city centre
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5Djurönäset Weekend lunch and breakfast buffet
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6Dykarbaren Popular in Sandhamn
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7Storholmen Sjökrog Archipelago idyll close to the city
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8Holmen Among jetties and boats
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9Artipelag Art and culture
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10Strömma Brunch cruises
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The best brunch in the Stockholm archipelago
Sunny jetty
Strömma Krog & Kanalbar out on Värmdö is a fantastic place to enjoy warm summer days on the outdoor dining area by the water. At weekends they serve a brunch menu with archipelago-inspired dishes, as well as classic brunch dishes such as American pancakes and croissants.
- Accessible without a boat: Yes (car or bus)
- Regular ferry service: Strömmabolaget
- Distance from town: around 30 km
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Strömma Kanal, The Archipelago/Värmdö
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Strömma Krog & Kanalbar
08-571 400 41 - Read more on Thatsup
Local ingredients
Enjoy delicious food in peaceful natural surroundings with views over the sea at Vår Gård. Get here by boat, car or light railway and before long you've swapped the big city for the inner archipelago. The menu includes dishes made from seasonal ingredients, sourced from local producers. Bread is freshly baked on site and herbs come from their own kitchen garden.
- Accessible without a boat: Yes (boat, light rail)
- Regular ferry service: Yes
- Distance from town: Around 20km
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Ringvägen 6, Nacka
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Vår Gård
08-748 77 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Buffet with a view
Bockholmen is housed in a charming 19th century merchant's villa in the inner archipelago, just ten minutes from the city centre. At weekends they serve a popular brunch menu, which consists of Scandinavian classics as well as Mediterranean flavours. Take a seat and enjoy both the food and the spectacular views over the water.
- Accessible without a boat? Yes (walk, underground or car)
- Regular ferry service? No
- Distance from the city centre: Around 6.6km
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Bockholmsvägen 20, Solna
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Bockholmen Hav & Restaurang
08-624 22 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Close to the city centre
Fjäderholmarna is a popular island destination during the summer months, thanks to its proximity to town and är en välbesökt ö under sommaren, både för närheten till stan men också för fiskkrogen vars uteservering har en oslagbar utsikt över skärgården. Under helglunchen serverar man främst ambitiösa skärgårdsrätter med fokus på fisk och skaldjur.
- Accessible without a boat: No
- Regular ferry service: Fjäderholmslinjen, Strömma, taxi boat, as well as charter boats
- Distance from town: around 8km
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Stora Fjäderholmen
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Fjäderholmarnas Krog
070-733 31 24 - Read more on Thatsup
Weekend lunch and breakfast buffet
Round off the week in beautiful surroundings on Djurönäset, where they serve lunch with three different hot dish alternatives and a salad buffet, or a breakfast buffet if you come early. If you want to really treat yourself, relax in their spa with a sauna and infinity pool, or why not take a dip in the sea?
- Accessible without a boat: Yes (car or bus)
- Regualar ferry service: No
- Distance from town: around 40km
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Seregårdsvägen 1, Djurhamn, The Archipelago/Värmdö
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Djurönäset
08-571 490 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Popular in Sandhamn
Familje-owned Dykarbaren is just in front of the steamboat pier in Sandhamn and it offers a beautiful view over the harbour. Come by for a weekend lunch; the menu includes everything from hamburgers and pizza to classic Swedish homecooking.
- Accessible without a boat: No
- Regular ferry service: Waxholmsbolaget
- Distance from town: 60km
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Sandhamn, The Archipelago/Värmdö/Sandhamn
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Dykarbaren Sandhamn
08-571 535 54 - Read more on Thatsup
Archipelago idyll close to the city
Just outside Lidingö, the charming island of Storholmen boasts a seaside restaurant on the pier. The restaurant is open all year round and serves food with influences from both the archipelago and southern Europe. On Sundays you can round off the week with classic brunch dishes for both young and old.
- Accessible without a boat: No
- Regular ferry service: Yes
- Distance from the city centre: 30 min
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Storholmen, Lidingö
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Storholmen Sjökrog
070-660 31 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Among jetties and boats
In the "hotel bay" on Holmen at the far end of Saltsjöbaden you'll find this classic archipelago restaurant and bar. The menu consists of classics such as Toast Skagen, prawn salad, hamburgers, cured salmon and meatballs - served with beer, wine and ambitious cocktails.
- Accessible without a boat: Yes (car, light rail)
- Regular ferry service: Yes
- Distance from the city centre: Around 20km
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Torben Gruts väg 6, Nacka
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Holmen Kök & Bar
08-717 77 67 - Read more on Thatsup
Art and culture
Combine art and brunch in archipelago surroundings close to town. You can get to Artipelag by car, bus, own boat or Strömma kanalbolag ferry. Enjoy the art exhibitions, beautiful architecture and surrounding nature before or after you eat brunch. The café, Bådan, serves soup, salads, sandwiches and exquisite cakes and pastries against a backdrop of panoramic windows.
- Accessible without a boat: Yes (car, bus)
- Regular ferry service: Yes
- Distance from the city centre: around 25km
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Artipelagstigen 1, The Archipelago/Värmdö
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Artipelag
08-570 130 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Brunch cruises
Enjoy brunch while you're ferried around the archipelago with Strömma Canal Company - a wonderful way to discover several different parts of the archipelago, while eating a tasty brunch. The brunch cruise lasts three hours and the meal is served in three courses with seasonal dishes. The tours start from Strandvägen.
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Svensksundsvägen 17, City
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Strömma
08-120 040 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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