Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The remote and lesser-known isle of Svartsö (svert-show, literally “Black Is-
land”), a short hop beyond Grinda, is the “Back Door” option of the bunch.
Unlike Grinda, Svartsö is home to a real community; islanders have their own
school and library. But with only 80 year-round residents, the old generation
had to specialize. Each person learned a skill to fill a niche in the commu-
nity—one guy was a carpenter, the next was a plumber, the next was an electri-
cian, and so on. While the island is less trampled than the others in this chapter
(just one B&B and a great restaurant), it is reasonably well-served by ferries.
Svartsö feels remote and potentially even boring for those who aren't wowed
by simply strolling through meadows. But it's ideal for those who want to slow
down and immerse themselves in nature.
