Stockholm

Stockholm has running paths along several of its central shores. Djurgården’s canal paths feel green and sheltered, Norr Mälarstrand follows the central waterfront, and Årstaviken runs below Södermalm. Choose the island or bank nearest your accommodation.

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Map of Stockholm with three numbered running-route starts. — Stockholm · north is upOpen full-size map

Djurgården canal

Östermalm & Djurgården

5.7 km Out & back

Norr Mälarstrand

Kungsholmen & the central station area

4.1 km Out & back

Årstaviken

Södermalm & Skanstull

4.7 km Out & back

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Where to run in Stockholm

Djurgården canal

A waterside route east from Djurgårdsbron, following the green canal corridor beyond the busiest museum entrances.

Approx. distance5.7 km

Underfoot

Paved and mixed waterside paths

Start here

At the eastern side of Djurgårdsbron, by the waterfront path.

Follow the canal corridor east and return from the mapped turnaround.

Getting there

Walk along Strandvägen or use the Djurgården tram connections.

Before you go

Stay on public paths beside the water. Bridge junctions and museum approaches may be busy.

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Norr Mälarstrand

A central waterfront run west from the City Hall side of Kungsholmen towards Rålambshovsparken.

Approx. distance4.1 km

Underfoot

Paved waterfront and park paths

Start here

On the waterfront west of Stockholm City Hall.

Follow Norr Mälarstrand west towards the park and return along the water.

Getting there

Walk across to Kungsholmen from the central station area.

Before you go

The promenade is shared with walkers. Slow down at café terraces and road crossings.

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Årstaviken

A run along Södermalm’s southern shore, below the neighbourhood streets and beside the bay.

Approx. distance4.7 km

Underfoot

Mixed shore paths and paved sections

Start here

On the waterside path south of the Eriksdalsbadet area.

Follow the northern shore of Årstaviken west and return before making a full circuit of the bay.

Getting there

Walk downhill from Skanstull towards the bay.

Before you go

Some paths are narrow and shared with bikes. Watch your footing on wet or icy sections.

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More places to run

Gärdet

Open green space north of Djurgården offers another setting for a run near Östermalm.

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Djurgården’s southern shore

The paths around Waldemarsudde and the southern waterfront make a separate island outing.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched September 10, 2026