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Archipelagos

Explore and choose the right archipelago in Sweden to enjoy your holiday.

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Göteborg

Stockholm

Västsverige

Eine Schäreninsel mit einem Anleger an dem zahlreiche Schiffchen weilen.

Göteborger Schärengarten

L'archipel de Göteborg

Een kleine jachthaven tussen enkele kliffen in de archipel. Kleine motorboten en zeilboten liggen aan de kade en er zijn verschillende kleine boothuisjes op de kliffen.

Göteborg archipel

Gothenburg archipelago

Sweden's archipelagos – seaside adventures and coastal gems

From Swedish Lapland in the far north, via the coastline to the deep south, and stretching up the west coast, Sweden boasts several archipelagos and thousands of islands. The Swedish archipelagos are characterised by beautiful scenery, untouched nature and islands with few inhabitants. Here are a few suggestions of coastal gems and seaside adventures to get a taste of Swedish island life.

Medelpad

Norrbotten

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Ångermanland

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province with majestic scenery

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Gästrikland – a peaceful county by the Baltic Sea

Dalarna – a miniature Sweden rich in nature and culture

Stockholm archipelago

Explore Stockholm archipelago

The Stockholm archipelago of 30,000 islands, skerries and rocks fans out 80 kilometres east from the city, into the Baltic Sea. The excellent boat connections make the islands accessible to visitors, who can enjoy swimming, outdoor activities, traditional Swedish cuisine – and the fresh archipelago air.

Sandhamn Seglarhotell in the archipelago of Stockholm

Island life

When autumn arrives, seasonal visitors leave Stockholm archipelago and life returns to normal for the people living here permanently. The islands are home to thousands of people all year around with schools, services and a unique lifestyle.

Fjäderholmarna, Stockholm archipelago

Getting around Stockholm archipelago

Island hopping, a scenic cruise or a longer stay on your favourite island? Here’s how to travel in Stockholm archipelago.

Arrival in Sandhamn, Stockholm

10 reasons to visit Stockholm’s archipelago off-season

Going to Stockholm off-season? Great! Save money, discover more local gems and experience Swedish traditions easier when there is less tourists.

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Värmland  – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Västmanland – magnificent nature and history close to Stockholm

Närke

Blekinge – a small county with great archipelago adventures

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

Dalsland

Gotland – where Viking-era history meets unique natural scenery

Vrångö island outside Gothenburg

Island walks in the archipelago

With over 20 islands, the archipelago of Gothenburg is full of seaside gems. Head to the southernmost island of Vrångö for a tranquil walk on a car-free island.

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Malmö

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Småland – as Swedish as it gets

Västergötland

The island of Marstrand, West Sweden

Come and join us in Annika’s island world

If you’re looking for waves, salty winds, wild nature and tonnes of shellfish, take a trip with skipper Annika Kristensson to the islands of Bohuslän’s archipelago.

Suburban white houses with tiled roofs overlook the ocean in Bihuslän.

Suburban west coast

Sweden’s west coast and islands

Sweden’s west coast stretches from Gothenburg up to the border with Norway. Along the coast feast on some of the world&#x27;s best seafood, spot seals from a kayak, have a floating sauna and soak in a seaweed bath at a spa.

West Sweden

Öland

Östergötland

Archipelagos in Sweden

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