Run the lakes of Stockholm

Skip the streets and run around the two most scenic lakes in the Swedish capital. To the north of town, there is Brunnsviken – a lake bordering the royal park of Haga on one side, with both well-tended roads and optional hill climbs. The eastern shore offers more challenging trail running on smaller footpaths. Distance: 10-12 km. If the southern end of town suits you better, Årstaviken stretches from Gullmarsplan to Hornstull. Half of the 8-kilometer course takes us along the southern shore of Södermalm, the other half through the woods of Årsta.

Both these tours are very weather-dependant. Some years you can run straight through the winter, during others particular days can be outright dangerous. Not because of the cold but for the icy surface.

Budget, Honeymoon, Solo travellers

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