Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
gan. Return ferries leave Gruvbryggan for Årsta brygga eight times daily from 6.45am to
8.30pm.
Arholma
Arholma is a quiet, idyllic island in the archipelago's far north. Everything was burnt
down during a Russian invasion in 1719. The landmark lighthouse was rebuilt in the 19th
century and is now an art gallery with impressive views. A popular resort in the early 20th
century, it has a moneyed yet agricultural feel. There are green pastures, walking trails,
fine sandy beaches and rocky bathing spots.
The hike up to the lighthouse (called Båkan) is a bit challenging; it's a steep path cut in-
to the stone. The old chapel (open 10am to 8pm) is more easily reachable. For more great
views, check out
Batteri Arholma
(tours in English at 10am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 2.45pm
and 4pm in summer, tours Skr100/50 per adult/child), adjoining the Archipelago Lodge
(access to the viewpoint itself is free). There's also a 5km walking path through the fores-
ted northern section of the island; ask for a map at either hostel.
Sleeping & Eating
Bull-August Vandrarhem
HOSTEL
( 0176-560 18;
www.bullaugust.se
; Arholma Södra Byväg 8; s/d from Skr340/575)
This sweet, comfortable hostel is a treat. Rooms are in a refurbished old homestead about
1km from the harbour, some in the main house and some in rustic wooden side buildings.
The guest kitchen is huge and modern, and there's a comfy TV room, as well as laundry,
bicycle rental, a sunny grassy courtyard and an exceptionally nice hostess.
Breakfast, served in a lovely tent in the grassy yard, is easily worth the extra Skr75.
Arholma Nord Archipelago Lodge
HOSTEL
(
08-0176 562 40;
www.arholmanord.se
;
Riddarviken; s/d from Skr550/980;
year-round;
)
This hotel-hostel complex offers a variety of accommodation, most in simple bunk rooms
but also a few really nice cabins. Price includes breakfast and bedding. There's a sauna,
outdoor grill, bicycle and kayak rentals (from Skr50/250), small restaurant, and access to a
