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Cottages in Norra Roslagen - Norrtälje
The area is close to the outer archipelago and the Åland Sea. On the northern tip of the 40 km long island of Väddö is the old fishing port of Grisslehamn, from where there are ferry services to Åland.
Further south is the Childrens Island (Barnens Ö) with pony rides etc. The lively small town of Norrtälje is the "capital" of Roslagen and well worth visiting. The central part of the town is dominated by old wooden buildings, and there are plenty of sights and shops.
Rådmansö, with excellent bays for swimming and an outdoor activity centre, is the point on the mainland which stretches furthest out into the Baltic. The area includes Kappelskär, from which there are regular ferry services to Åland and mainland Finland. |
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 Cottages in Ljusterö Archipelago
This island is one of the largest in the central archipelago.The many inlets provide an extralong coastline, with excellent sheltered spots for swimming. The islands Östra Lagnö nature reserve stretches out into the Baltic.
Ljusterö can be reached by car ferry from the mainland at Östanå. The ferry carries 60 cars and usually operates every half-hour.
Two popular places to stay are the Rastaborg Inn at Linanäs and the Roslagens Pärla hotel at Västra Lagnö. On a clear day you can see as far as Stockholm, about 30 miles away, from the Ljusterö Huvud viewpoint. |
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Cottages in Österåker archipelago
Österåker is about 18 miles north-east of Stockholm. At the turn of the century the Roslagsbanan railway was built to Åkersberga, which then began to develop from a small community into a modern town. But Österåker is still very much part of the archipelago with thousands of islands and a population which doubles during the summer.
A good way of exploring the area is to take the coastal road from Åkersberga through Roslags-Kulla with a detour to Wira smithy and then up to Norrtälje. |
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Cottages in Vaxholm Archipelago
Vaxholm is an ideal location for anyone who wants to see the sights of Stockholm and also enjoy the delights of the Archipelago. Vaxholm is an important hub for boat services in the archipelago. Boats depart for Stockholm several times a day and a day trip to the outer archipelago is an unforgettable experience.
Vaxholm itself is a charming archipelago town with all the facilities you are likely to need. Several galleries, handicraftsshops and outdoor restaurants contribute to the pleasant panorama of the town.
The Castle with its impressing walls is worth a long visit and the museum shows how the archipelago has been defended over the past 450 years. |
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Stockholms surroundings
Stockholm is a wonderful mixture of old and new, parks and water. The city is sited on 14 islands, surrounded by Lake Mälaren to the west and the beautiful Stockholm archipelago to the east.
Stockholm is a lively city where theres always a lot going on. With a journey time of only 10-20 minutes to the city centre, a stay at any of these properties is an excellent way of sampling the attractions of Stockholm and enjoying a self-catering holiday at the same time. |
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Cottages in Värmdö archipelago
Road 222 links Stockholm with Värmdö. The main town, Gustavsberg, offers a full range of facilities and can be reached by car or bus in only half an hour. From here you can travel out to several of the larger islands in the central archipelago.
Värmdö is the most extensive archipelago community and can boast more than 15.000 islands and skerries.
You can reach the outer islands on a delightful boat trip. Some of the best known include Svartsö, Möja, Sandhamn, Runmarö and Nämdö. |
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Cottages in Haninge archipelago
For more than 100 years holidaymakers have flocked to Dalarö, which is also the departure point for boat trips to neighbouring islands. All the facilities you are likely to need can be found in the main community, Haninge Centrum, which can be reached from Stockholm by motorway or shuttle train.
Several exciting nearby islands are just waiting to be discovered. Dalarö Skans with its popular seaside restaurant and the Customs House and Customs Museum are favourite spots for visitors. Utö, the southern archipelagos most popular destination, can be reached by boat from Årsta Havsbad. |
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Cottages in Nynäshamn archipelago
The Olympic Games sailing events were staged here in 1912, and the promenade with its fantastic view of the sea is still a popular viewpoint.
With its location on the tip of the large Södertörn peninsula, Nynäshamn is strategically located for trips to the islands in the southern archipelago.
Nynäshamn is also the departure point for ferry services to Gotland, as well as Poland. A popular spot in Nynäshamn is the Lövhagen outdoor leisure centre with a guest-house at the end of the promenade. |
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