Hot-air ballooning lets visitors see Stockholm from above, suspended in the wind, as the earth turns, as Visit Stockholm describes it. The city’s listing names Far & Flyg and Upplands ballongflyg as providers. Far & Flyg, which opened in 1981, is described by Visit Stockholm as Sweden’s oldest and most experienced ballooning company, with thousands of ascents. Upplands offers tours in Stockholm and Uppsala during the summer, and says to expect a flight lasting at least 60 minutes. Its listing gives no exact season dates, so it does not confirm that flights are running this week in early November.

Weather governs whether a balloon can fly, and Visit Stockholm warns there is no guarantee it will lift as scheduled. Check the operator’s current plans before setting aside time for a flight. Active Scandinavia is a separate listing: Visit Stockholm describes its offer as self-guided bike tours and trips in and around Stockholm, while the company’s own website promotes active holidays on foot, by bike or on the water. The balloon-flight listings name Far & Flyg and Upplands ballongflyg, not Active Scandinavia. The listings do not state ticket prices or booking arrangements.