Boats to Kastellet

Travelling to Kastellet
Vaxholm Fortress

Kastellet is located on its own island in the heart of the Stockholm Archipelago, just a two-minute ferry ride from central Vaxholm. During the summer, regular Waxholmsbolaget ferries operate throughout the day, making it easy to reach the island from both Vaxholm and Stockholm.

Year-Round Ferry Service
Operated by Waxholmsbolaget

Waxholmsbolaget ferries depart from Piers 1–10 in Vaxholm. We recommend downloading the SL app, where you can easily see departure times, ferry names and the correct departure pier.

Planning to travel after 16 August?
You can easily plan your journey using Waxholmsbolaget’s journey planner. Timetables are normally available up to 45 days in advance.

PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Waxholmsbolaget Summer Timetable

To and from Kastellet
Valid until 16 August 2026

Departures to Kastellet From Vaxholm

Mon–Thu Friday Saturday Sunday
06:2806:2808:0008:35
07:1507:1509:0010:55
08:0008:0010:4014:30
08:1008:1012:2516:00
09:2309:2314:1019:15
14:1014:1016:0520:35
16:1516:1518:20–
17:2017:2019:50–
18:1018:1021:10–
18:4721:10––
21:10–––

Departures to Vaxholm From Kastellet

Mon–Thu Friday Saturday Sunday
06:3606:3607:1209:05
07:0807:0808:3711:18
08:4507:4310:0514:18
09:4808:4511:3217:59
12:0609:4813:5819:47
13:5712:0615:5021:00
15:5313:5717:53–
18:0315:5319:07–
19:5818:1320:30–
21:4819:5821:27–
–21:48––

Ticket Information

This ticket information applies only to Waxholmsbolaget ferries according to the timetable above.

SL Travelcards are valid on

  • Waxholmsbolaget ferries between Stockholm, Vaxholm and Kastellet
  • Stockholm Metro
  • SL buses

Choose a ticket for your stay

  • 24-hour ticket
  • 72-hour ticket
  • 7-day ticket
  • 30-day ticket or longer

From Kastellet

Please turn the semaphore at the pier approximately 10 minutes before departure so that the ferry stops at Kastellet.

Single Ticket

Adult: SEK 43
Reduced fare: SEK 26
Children under 7 travel free when accompanied by an adult.

Current Times

For current departure times and any traffic updates, we recommend using the SL app.

If you have any questions about Waxholmsbolaget ferries or need help with timetables, please call +46 8 600 10 00.

Taxi Boats

TaxSea, +46 70-916 94 17

Waxholms Water Taxi, +46 70-600 61 00

Pelles Båttaxi, +4670-693 44 96

All boat taxi companies are external companies and we can not guarantee that these can run at short notice, so you as a guest must ensure your trip to and from Kastellet in good time.