Stockholm & Around - Sweden - page 184

little swimming beach. Tours to Arholma's Cold War defence battery are booked here. It's
about 1.2km from the harbour, well signposted.

Arholma Dansbana SWEDISH
( 073-521 55 01; Norra Bryggan 7; mains Skr155-185; from 5pm)
The only dining option near the harbour, this hilltop restaurant offers amazing views from
its glassed-in dining room as well as a few outdoor tables. Seating is arranged around a
dance floor (hence the name), which can get lively on summer weekend nights. The menu
is brief but well executed; try the seafood stew or the vegetarian special.

Getting There & Away
Waxholmsbolaget - line 27 from Stockholm, via Vaxholm, Norrsund and Tjockö, is the
long, scenic route to Arholma (Skr130, 4½ hours). Departs Strömkajen at 10am Monday
to Friday, 8.45am weekends in summer. Return boat departs Arholma at 4.20pm Monday
to Friday, 3.10pm Saturday, 4.15pm Sunday.
SL - from Danderyds Sjukhus tunnelbana stop, take bus 676 to Norrtälje, then bus 636 to
Simpnäs (three to six daily), and then make a 20-minute Waxholmsbolaget ferry crossing
to the island (Skr45).

Finnhamn

This 900m-long island, northeast of Stockholm, combines lush woods and meadows with
sheltered coves, rocky cliffs and visiting eagle owls. It's a popular summertime spot, but
there are enough quiet corners to indulge your inner hermit.
There's a sauna (Skr100 per person per hour) near the beach that can be booked through
the hostel. You can also rent kayaks there. Walking trails cover most of the island, taking
in awesome panoramic views at various points. At the harbour there's a little shop (open
until 7pm) where you can pick up basic groceries and snacks.

Sleeping & Eating

STF Vandrarhem Utsikten HOSTEL