{"id":8600,"date":"2025-09-08T08:07:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blidosundsbolaget.se\/?page_id=8600"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:27:08","slug":"christmas-cruises","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blidosundsbolaget.se\/en\/christmas-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n \n \n \n Steamship Tradition\n <\/span>\n \n

\n Christmas Buffet at Sea\n <\/h2>\n\n \n November 27 \u2013 December 20\n <\/span>\n \n
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Step aboard the historic steamship S\/S Blid\u00f6sund and enjoy a classic Swedish Christmas buffet paired with the breathtaking winter scenery of the Stockholm archipelago.<\/p>\n

Savour all the festive favourites, from pickled herring and Christmas ham to Jansson’s\u00a0 Temptation and an abundant dessert buffet, while the ship glides gracefully through the winter waters.<\/p>\n

A cherished Christmas tradition you’ll look forward to returning to year after year.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n Almvik's Christmas Market\n <\/h2>\n\n \n Saturday, December 5\n <\/span>\n \n
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Join S\/S Blid\u00f6sund on a winter journey through the Stockholm archipelago to Almvik’s Christmas Market. Along the way , a warm and festive atmosphere awaits on board, and in the dining room, our Christmas-inspired \u00e0 la carte menu is served.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival at Almvik’s pier, you’ll be welcomed by market stalls filled with locally crafted handicrafts and delicacies, along with activities for the whole family, creating a memorable Christmas experience in the heart of the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n Sigtuna Christmas Market \n <\/h2>\n\n \n 6 December\n <\/span>\n \n
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Join us aboard S\/S Blid\u00f6sund for a delightful winter excursion to the charming Sigtuna Christmas Market.<\/p>\n

Leave everyday life behind and enjoy a cosy boat trip through the winter landscape of Lake M\u00e4laren, with the festive spirit of Christmas on board. In our beautiful dining room, we serve a Christmas-inspired \u00e0 la carte menu, while the bar offers a selection of other treats to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Upon arrival, Sigtuna\u2019s charming Christmas market awaits, filled with festive cheer, traditional crafts, delicious treats and lovely Christmas gifts. Take a leisurely stroll among the market stalls and let the Christmas spirit take hold. It\u2019s the perfect day trip for anyone looking to get into the true Christmas spirit together with family and friends.<\/p>\n

Welcome aboard Blid\u00f6sund for a wonderful day filled with Christmas cheer, good company and the cosy charm of a classic steamship!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n The Christmas Boat\n <\/h2>\n\n \n Tuesday, December 22\n <\/span>\n \n
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Step aboard S\/S Blid\u00f6sund for the final trip of the year through the Blid\u00f6 Strait. Experience glistening archipelago landscapes, a festive Christmas atmosphere and the timeless feeling of tradition.<\/p>\n

Make the journey even more special by reserving a table in the beautiful dining room to enjoy the scents and flavours of the season of our \u00e0 la carte menu.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n The Ship's History\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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S\/S Blid\u00f6sund was commissioned in 1910 by a group of dedicated residents of Blid\u00f6 who joined forces in protest against Waxholmsbolaget, the main archipelago ferry operator at the time. Dissatisfied with the routes and piers being served, they raised the funds needed to finance a vessel of their own. The result was S\/S Blid\u00f6sund, launched in 1911, and she quickly became a beloved steamship on her regular route between Stockholm and the Roslagen archipelago.<\/p>\n

Today, S\/S Blid\u00f6sund is a protected historical vessel and a living museum, preserved in the same condition as when she first entered service. Her authentic appearance offers passengers a rare opportunity to experience the archipelago just as trevelers did more than a century ago. More than a steamship, she is a living piece of Swedish maritime history.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n The Ship Today\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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S\/S Blid\u00f6sund is a floating museum, preserved in the same condition as when she was first launched in 1911. During the summer season, she operates music cruises and unique excursions throughout the Stockholm archipelago, before returning to service for traditional Christmas cruises between the Advent weekends. On days when she is not operating her own scheduled cruises, S\/S Blid\u00f6sund is available for private events.<\/p>\n

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On board, there are three dining rooms with seating for up to 60 guests. Additionally\u00a0 the aft deck, which serves as a stage for live performances during music cruises and hosts the Christmas buffet in December, can accommodate an extra 40 to 50 guests with banquet-style seating.<\/p>\n

A visit on board offers the opportunity to explore both the bridge and the engine room, where the stoker shovels coal into the furnace and the steam engine beats steadily below deck. Together, they provide a fascinating glimpse into the workings of a genuine steamship and a maritime tradition that has remained largely unchanged for more than a century.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n\n

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