Halloween Party at Waxholms Hotell
Waxholms hotell We're hosting a Halloween party! Gather your friends, get into the Halloween spirit, and come ready for a full evening that starts with a live band and ends on the dance floor.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Chocolate tasting
During the chocolate tasting, you’ll be taken on a journey through the fascinating history of cacao and chocolate. You’ll discover and sample a selection of chocolates from different producers and countries, with varying cacao content and flavor profiles.
Music in the fall evening
Welcome to “Music on an Autumn Evening” with Erik Rydvall on the nyckelharpa and Ale Möller on the guitar.
Urban Fredriksson is giving a lecture on the Pålsund Bridge and Fingal
You are warmly invited to attend a presentation on the Pålsund Bridge and Fingal. Sandwiches will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Buffet Vaxholms Kastell
A classic Swedish Christmas buffet awaits you in the historic brick-vaulted ceilings, served in a warm and atmospheric setting.
Christmas Buffet Waxholms Hotell
At our archipelago brasserie, the Christmas buffet is laid out with all the trimmings: classic favorites, flavors of the archipelago, and a generous dose of Christmas spirit. Everything is served in a timeless setting where tradition meets style.
Vaxholm Christmas Market
Celebrate Christmas at Vaxholm's traditional Christmas market. With burnt almonds, crafts, mulled wine and trees, we'll get your Christmas spirit going. Santa is coming, are you?
Lucia celebrations
On December 13, we will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent at Vaxholm Church with a musical service featuring Advent and St. Lucia songs performed by Kyrkkidz and the Vaxholm Children’s Choir.
Christmas Concert with the Cecilia Choir
Christmas concert featuring the Cecilia Choir, conducted by Cecilia Thomsson. Free admission.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Licorice Tasting
Welcome to a flavorful tasting of “black gold”—licorice! Over the course of an hour, we’ll explore licorice in various forms, flavors, and qualities from different parts of the world.
All Saints' Day Weekend
Welcome to the church and cemeteries in Vaxholm—light a candle for someone you miss!
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Fall Break Weekend at the Museum
We're keeping all our exhibitions open and offering fun activities for all ages.
Mystery Walk in Vaxholm
Join us on an exciting and slightly eerie mystery walk through downtown Vaxholm, where you’ll work together to search for clues, solve riddles, and piece together the puzzle that may reveal what really happened to Elias Rask.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Culture night in Vaxholm
The 2026 Culture Night will be celebrated on Friday, October 9. All events are free, but some require a ticket. Tickets go on sale September 28 and can be picked up at the library or the tourist office.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Oktoberfest in Vaxholm
Vaxholm is filled with Oktoberfest spirit! Throughout the day, you'll find festive deals in stores and restaurants, and when evening comes, the celebration kicks off at Waxholms Hotell starting at 5:00 p.m. with live music, great food, and drinks!
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Music in the summer evening
Bach and folk music. David Härenstam on guitar and Erik Rydvall on nyckelharpa come together in a program that explores the interplay between Baroque and Nordic folk music.
Music in the summer evening
Summer Greetings with Dance & Piano. Music by W. Peterson-Berger. Rozita Auer and Carolina Larsson, dance, and Stefan Ydefeldt, piano.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Archipelago market and Strömmingsrodd
Welcome to the archipelago market with traditional crafts. Vaxholm Folk Dance Association dances to the music of the folk band.
Tour of the Oscar-Fredriksborg Fortress
Guided tour of the lower works at the Oscar-Fredriksborg Fortress.
Music in the summer evening
The New World. Organ music from North America and elsewhere. Eskil Lindbäck, organ.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
Vaxholm by Bike with a Coffee Break
Discover Vaxholm from the saddle of a bike on a guided tour along the waterfront promenades, charming streets, and hidden gems. Enjoy a classic fika and beautiful views of the archipelago.
What does the new threat landscape facing Sweden look like?
Cyberattacks, fraud, information manipulation, and crises have become part of our everyday lives. How do they affect us—and what can we do to protect ourselves? On July 5, security specialist Karl Emil Nikka will visit Vaxholms kastell a timely and thought-provoking lecture.
A Day in the Life of Spies
Step into the world of shadows at Vaxholms kastell. Throughout the day, the museum will host spy-themed guided tours, lectures, a film screening, code-breaking activities, a quiz walk, and activities for agents of all ages.
100th Anniversary of the Pålsund Bridge & City Hall
You’re invited to join the celebration at Vaxholm’s cinema! Watch footage from the grand opening in 1926 and listen to talks on the history of the Pålsund Bridge and City Hall. Free admission.
Traditional Midsummer celebration
2:00–4:30 p.m. Traditional celebration featuring a maypole, dancing, folk musicians, and folk dance groups.
Children's Midsummer Celebration
10:00–11:30 a.m. Children’s Midsummer celebration featuring a maypole, singing, and dance games for the little ones.
Grand Opening of Västerhamnen
The first phase of the pier renovation is complete! On June 13, we will officially open Västerhamnen.
Archipelago boat day
We welcome summer with Archipelago Boat Day! The classic archipelago boats depart in procession from Strömkajen and meet in Vaxholm for a market, music, and a public festival.
Early summer gospel tunes
Musical devotions with Vaxholm Gospel led by Christina Nordstrand and Danderyd Gospel led by Sabina Lilja.