+468 - 1200 4870
info@kastellet.com
+468 - 1200 4870
info@kastellet.com
Reaching Vaxholm Kastell and Badholmen is simpler than most people expect – even though both are on their own islands in the archipelago. Whether you’re coming from Stockholm, already in Vaxholm, or arriving by boat, there are several easy ways to get here.
From Stockholm: approx. 30–40 min by car or bus
Boat from Vaxholm: approx. 3–5 min to Kastell & Badholmen
Accessibility: Open year-round
Vaxholm ligger ungefär 3 mil norr om Stockholm och det går det lätt att ta sig hit på flera sätt.
Take road 274 north, easily accessible from the E18 motorway. The drive from central Stockholm takes around 35–45 minutes. There’s plenty of parking near the town centre and the harbour in Vaxholm.
SL buses run regularly from Danderyds sjukhus (red metro line) to Vaxholm. The journey takes around 40 minutes, with the bus going all the way to Vaxholm town centre.
Waxholmsbolaget operates daily departures from Strömkajen by the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm (approx. 50 minutes). From May to September, you can also travel with the ferry Cinderellabåtarna from Strandvägen.
The Kastell sits on its own island just across the water from Vaxholm. The crossing takes just a few minutes.
The boat departs every 20 minutes from Vaxholm, berth 7.
Schedule for 2026:
22–25 June:
10:20–17:30 (last departure from Kastellet 17:30)
26 June–16 August (via Badholmen):
10:20–21:30 (last departure from Badholmen 21:30)
17 August–6 September: Saturday–Sunday
10:20–17:30 (last departure from Kastellet 17:30)
Adults: SEK 110 return / SEK 60 single
Children: SEK 80 return / SEK 45 single
Tickets available at the pier or onboard.
Runs through the sound daily from Stockholm or Vaxholm. Check waxholmsbolaget.se or the SL app.
Travel directly from central Stockholm to Vaxholm and transfer to the Kastell Boat M/S Djurgården 4. The connection is included in your ticket.
Book your ticket with Cinderellabåtarna.
The Kastell’s guest harbour has around 15 berths, free of charge for island visitors (first come, first served). Additional moorings are available at Vaxholm’s guest harbour.
We can arrange water taxis or tailored transfers for smaller groups or large parties – just get in touch!
Around 45–60 minutes in total.
No, it’s on an island. Park in Vaxholm and hop on the boat.
No, boat access only.
Yes. Peak season (July–August) has the most departures; at other times, travel via Waxholmsbolaget or water taxi.