Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Planning Your Time
On a Tour:
For the best quick look, consider one of the many half- or
full-day package boat trips from downtown Stockholm to the archipelago.
Strömma Kanalbolaget
runs several options, including the three-hour Ar-
chipelago Tour (2-4/day, 230 kr), or the all-day Thousand Island Cruise (de-
parts daily in summer at 9:30, 1,210 kr includes lunch and dinner). Or,
to be efficient, combine a three-hour island joyride with a meal—choose
between a lunch, brunch, or dinner cruise (tel. 08/1200-4000,
OnYourOwn:
Formoreflexibility,freedom,andabetterdoseofthelocal
vacation scene, do it on your own. Any one of the islands in this chapter is
easily doable as a single-day side-trip from Stockholm. And, because all boats
to and from Stockholm pass through Vaxholm, it's easy to tack on that town
to any other one.
For a very busy all-day itinerary that takes in the two most enjoyable
island destinations (Grinda and Sandhamn), consider this plan: 8:00—Set sail
from Stockholm; 9:30—Arrive in Grinda for a quick walk around the is-
land; 10:50—Catch the boat to Sandhamn; 11:45—Arrive in Sandhamn, have
lunch, and enjoy the town; 17:00—Catch boat to Stockholm (maybe have
dinner on board); 19:05—Arrive back in Stockholm. Depending on your in-
terests, you could craft a more in-depth route: For example, for a back-to-
nature experience, try Stockholm-Grinda-Svartsö-Stockholm. For an urban
mix of towns, consider Stockholm-Vaxholm-Sandhamn-Stockholm.
Overnighting on an island really lets you get away from it all and enjoy the
island ambience. I've listed a few island accommodations, but note that mid-
range options are few; most tend to be either pricey and top-end or very rustic
(rented cottages with minimal plumbing). Decide up front whether you want
to splurge or rough it.
