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The rustic, traffic-free isle of Grinda—half retreat, half resort—combines
back-to-nature archipelago remoteness with easy proximity to Stockholm. The
island is a tasteful gaggle of hotel buildings idyllically situated amid Swedish
nature—walking paths,beaches, trees, andslabsofglacier-carvedgranite slop-
ing into the sea. Since Grinda is a nature preserve (owned by the Stockholm
Archipelago Foundation, or Skärgårdsstiftelsen), only a few families actually
live here. There's no real town. But in the summer, Grinda becomes a magnet
for day-tripping urbanites, which can make it quite crowded. Adding to its ap-
peal is the nostalgia it holds for many Stockholmers, who fondly recall when
this was a summer camp island. In a way, with red-and-white cottages bunny-
hopping up its gentle hills and a stately old inn anchoring its center, it retains
that vibe today.
