Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Information
Skärgårdsstiftelsen
TOURIST INFORMATION
(Archipelago Foundation;
archipelagofoundation.se
)
With a focus on conservation and sustainable development more than tourism, the founda-
tion manages the nature reserves within the archipelago. It owns and oversees a number of
hostels and historic sites throughout the islands.
Visit Skärgården
TOURIST INFORMATION
08-522 227 22;
www.visitskargarden.se
; Kajplats 18, Strandvägen;
9am-5pm
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun; T-Ropsten)
This new waterside information centre in Stockholm can advise on (and book) various
types of archipelago accommodation and tours, as well as give you ideas on what to see
and do.
GETTING THERE & AROUND
Waxholmsbolaget
FERRY
5-day pass Skr440, 30-day pass regular/senior Skr770/470; 8am-6pm; Kungsträdgården)
Waxholmsbolaget is the main provider of public transportation in the archipelago. It also
operates tours on beautiful antique steamboats; check schedules online. Timetables and in-
formation are available from the office outside the Grand Hôtel on Strömkajen, at the har-
bour in Vaxholm and online. The company also runs ferries to and from Djurgården in
summer (SL passes are valid).
Thousand Island Cruise
BOAT TOUR
Strömma Kanalbolaget operates boats to and from various islands in the archipelago, as
well as themed tours. If time is short, consider the Thousand Island Cruise (daily July to
mid-August). The full-day tour departs from Stockholm's Nybrokajen at 9.30am and re-
