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    Grinda

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    Grinda

    Island

    Grinda is located in the central archipelago directly south of Ljusterö and belongs to the municipality of Värmdö.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Grinda is located in the central archipelago directly south of Ljusterö and belongs to the municipality of Värmdö. The City of Stockholm took over the island in 1947; today, it mostly belongs to the Skärgårdsstiftelsen and has been protected as a nature reserve since 2000. Rocks, pine forests, and fields in the island's center characterize the landscape; child-friendly swimming spots are located at the two steamer jetties and in Källviken. An approximately 2.5-kilometer nature and culture trail leads around the island's southeast, with the highest point being the Klubbudden viewpoint at 35 meters. There is an inn, a grocery store, and a campsite near the northern jetty. Waxholmsbolaget and Cinderellabåtarna call at Grinda year-round.

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    Klubbudden

    1Klubbudden

    At 35 meters, Klubbudden is Grinda's highest point. The island is hilly, with barren rock slabs and pine forest on its ridges. An approximately 2.5-kilometer long, marked nature trail leads across the island; below the rock lies Klubbuddens strand with a barbecue area.
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    Grinda Wärdshus

    2Grinda Wärdshus

    Henrik Santesson, the first director of the Nobel Foundation, had the large Art Nouveau villa on the island's southern part built after he bought Grinda in 1905. It was designed by architect Ernst Stenhammar. For several summers, the house served as a children's camp; today, it's the island's inn with a restaurant and hotel.
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    3Grinda Gård

    On leased land from Skärgårdsstiftelsen, Grinda Gård operates a farm primarily to preserve the old cultural landscape and prevent the open meadows from becoming overgrown. The farm is home to old Swedish native breeds such as Fjäll cattle, North Swedish Draught Horses, Gotland ponies, and Gotland rabbits, as well as sheep, chickens, and pigs. You can buy farm products in the farm shop.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Stavsnäs hembageri

    Restaurant in Allévägen 36.
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    Fågelbrohus

    Mondäne Zimmer in stilvollem Hotel mit Außenpool und elegantem Restaurant.
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    History and Nature

    From Summer Villa to InnGrinda was likely inhabited as early as the Middle Ages. In 1905, the first director of the Nobel Foundation bought the island and had an Art Nouveau villa built, which today houses Grinda Wärdshus.Cultural Landscape in the Nature ReserveSkärgårdsstiftelsen owns most of the island and manages its nature and visitor facilities. Grinda Gård farm uses grazing animals to keep the meadows open, thus preserving the traditional image of the archipelago landscape.Rules in the ReserveFrom March to September, dogs must be kept on a leash; open fires on the rocks are not permitted.

    Getting Here & Around

    By BoatYear-round, boats depart from Vaxholm and Värmdö, and in summer, also directly from central Stockholm. Operators include Waxholmsbolaget and Cinderellabåtarna.Boats dock at Norra Bryggan or Södra Bryggan. Check the timetable in advance, especially outside the summer season.Alternatively, water taxis can be booked.On the IslandFrom Södra Bryggan, a gravel path leads about 1.5 kilometers to the inn, and is also accessible with prams and wheelchairs.The Grinda section of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail is 9.8 kilometers long and marked with ribbons and arrows. The north coast is more challenging, the south coast is easier to walk.

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    Vaxholm

    Vaxholm

    Known as the "Capital of the Archipelago," Vaxholm is a small island town with city rights since 1652. Since steamboat services began in 1849, it developed into a seaside resort, and many Stockholmers built wooden summer houses here, which still shape the townscape today. In front of the harbour lies Vaxholm Fortress. With boats from Strömkajen and Strandvägen or bus 670 from KTH, Vaxholm is an easy day trip and a starting point for further islands.
    Stockholm Archipelago

    Stockholm Archipelago

    The Stockholm Archipelago is Sweden's largest archipelago. Depending on the count, it consists of around 24,000 to 30,000 islands, islets, and rocks, stretching from Öja south of Nynäshamn to Väddö north of Norrtälje. Rugged rocky coasts, fishing villages, and holiday homes characterize the islands, which are suitable for swimming, sailing, and hiking. You can reach most inhabited islands by ferry with Waxholmsbolaget, the largest provider of scheduled services.
    Fjäderholmarna

    Fjäderholmarna

    The Fjäderholmarna are a small group of islands at the start of the Stockholm archipelago, about 20 minutes by boat from the city center. They belong to the municipality of Lidingö and to the Royal National City Park. On the most visited island, Stora Fjäderholmen, you will find craft studios, small shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as an open-air exhibition of traditional archipelago boats. The islands are a good choice for a first impression of the archipelago without a long journey. The visiting season runs from May to mid-September.
    Sandhamn

    Sandhamn

    Sandhamn is located on the island of Sandön in the central archipelago, about 50 kilometers east of Stockholm, and has been one of Sweden's most important sailing centers since the late 19th century. The Royal Swedish Yacht Club KSSS has hosted regattas here since the 1890s, including the Gotland Runt Regatta. In summer, the number of residents increases from around one hundred to several thousand. Boats from Waxholmsbolaget and Cinderellabåtarna connect Sandhamn with Stockholm and Stavsnäs.
    Djurgården

    Djurgården

    The island of Djurgården in Stockholm, once a royal hunting ground, is now a large green space and one of the city's most important cultural centers. Highlights include the Vasa Museum, home to the almost completely preserved 17th-century warship, and the open-air museum Skansen. Also on Djurgården are the Nordic Museum, the Gröna Lund amusement park, and Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde, the former residence of the painting prince, with its park. You can reach the island by ferry from Slussen or by tram line 7. Spring and autumn are ideal for a relaxed exploration of the parks and museums, when there are fewer visitors.

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