Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
these, it's about a 10- to 15-minute walk to the action. Everything on the is-
land is owned and operated by the same company; fortunately, it does a taste-
ful job of managing the place to keep the island's relaxing personality intact.
Major points of interest are well-signposted in Swedish:
Södra Bryggan
(south dock),
Norra Bryggan
(north dock),
Värdshus
(hotel at the heart of the
island),
Gästhamn
(guest harbor);
Affär
(general store);
stuga/stugby
(cottage/
s);
Grindastigen
(nature trail); and
Tältplats
(campground).
Tourist Information
The red cottage marked
Expedition
greets arriving visitors just up the hill
from the Södra Grinda ferry dock. The staff answers questions, and the cot-
tage serves as a small shop, a place to rent kayaks or saunas, and a re-
ception desk for the island's cottages and hostel (mid-June-mid-Aug daily
9:00-18:00; shoulder season Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun
10:00-14:00; general info tel. 08/5424-9491,
www.skargardsstiftelsen.se
).
Grinda is made to order for strolling through the woods, taking a dip, picnick-
ing, and communing with Swedish nature. Watch the boats bob in the harbor
and work on your Baltic tan. You can simply stick to the gravel trails con-
necting the island's buildings, or for more nature, take the Grindastigen trail,
which loops to the far end of the island and back in less than an hour (sign-
posted from near the Wärdshus).
