Stockholm & Around - Sweden - page 118

parts of the city; these can be quite beautiful, taking you through green fields and peaceful
forested areas. Tourist offices carry maps of cycle routes.
Stockholm City Bikes BICYCLE RENTAL
( www.citybikes.se ; 3-day/season card Skr165/300)
City Bikes has around 90 self-service bicycle-hire stands across the city. Bikes can be bor-
rowed for three-hour stretches and returned at any City Bikes stand. You'll need to pur-
chase a bike card online or from the tourist office, a Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL)
centre, or most hotels (see the website for a list). Rechargeable season cards are valid April
to October.
Sjöcaféet BICYCLE RENTAL, CANOEING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 08-660 57 57; www.sjocafeet.se ; Djurgårdsvägen 2; bicycles per hr/day
Skr80/275, canoes Skr150/400, kayaks Skr125/400; 9am-9pm Apr-Sep; 7)
Rent bicycles from the small wooden hut below this huge cafe-and-tourist-info center be-
side Djurgårdsbron, which also offers canoes and kayaks for hire.
Sailing & Boating
Water surrounds and permeates the city, and it's hard not to want to get out there if you're
walking around on a warm, sunny day. Fortunately, getting out there is easy to do. The city
canals are mostly gentle and easily navigable, even for novices; if you're unsure, discuss
your level of experience with staff before you rent equipment. Some places also offer
guides.
Strandbryggan YACHTING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 070-564 93 58, 08-660 37 14; www.strandbryggan.se ; Strandvägskajen 27,
Strandvägen; 10am-dusk Apr-Sep; 7)
Across the water from Sjöcaféet , floating restaurant-bar Strandbryggan offers yachts for
charter for up to 12 passengers. Prices start at around Skr2000 per hour (minimum 2½
hours), and you can add catering from the restaurant.
Swimming