Unveiling the Stockholm Archipelago Trail: Opening This Autumn!

This October 2024, the eagerly anticipated Stockholm Archipelago Trail will officially open, offering nature enthusiasts an unparalleled opportunity to explore the stunning Stockholm archipelago like never before. Prepare your hiking boots and pack your sense of adventure!

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If you're interested in impressive and historic banks, Switzerland is the place to go. But if you prefer strolling down cliffs and sandbanks, you really should visit Sweden and the Stockholm Archipelago. Welcome to a new hiking trail in the outer archipelago of Stockholm: the Stockholm Archipelago Trail, a 270 km route with 20 sections. The Stockholm Archipelago is one of the world's largest island groups, with about 30,000 islands, islets, and skerries. You can now hike through the archipelago on 21 of these islands.

The best hiking season is during the Magic Season, between summer and autumn. The water stays warm for about 14 days longer than on the mainland, and the calm after the hectic holiday weeks in the summer has subsided. The sun is still warm, and you can experience the unique nature at your own pace.

The North-South boat line runs along the Stockholm Archipelago Trail (SAT) in the summer, and you can stay overnight on each section. This means you can spend 20 days in the archipelago if you want to experience each section one by one. To make it easy to get out to the outer archipelago, there are also “Stockholm Archipelago Trail heads” with west-east transportation. Important trail heads include Norrtälje, Stockholm City, Vaxholm, Stavsnäs, Årsta, Dalarö, and Ankarudden.

Highlights of the Trail:

• Sandhamn: A historic place in the archipelago's outermost part. With its special location, the island is a paradise with barren rocks and white beaches. Life buzzes in the harbor during the summer, but extensive beach walks and windswept pine forests await on the SAT. Approximately 108 permanent residents live on Sandhamn today. Stay at Sandhamns Seglarhotell.
• Utö: One of the largest islands in Stockholm's southern archipelago. The island has a rich history, having served as a base for sea pilots, customs officials, and soldiers since the 17th century. Iron ore extraction peaked between 1750-1850. Today, 175 people are registered here. Stay at Utö Värdshus.
• Ålö: An island in the southern part of the archipelago with Utö to the east. Known for its rich plant and bird life, Ålö has been a nature reserve since 2008. Only two households live on the island, making it a very wild section.
• Nåttarö: A nature reserve that attracts visitors with fantastic beaches and varied nature. Storsand in the east is one of the archipelago's longest sandy beaches with large sand dunes. No permanent residents live on this wild section of the trail.

Don't miss out on one of Stockholm's most enchanting experiences. Get ready to delve deeper into the archipelago, far beyond the usual tourist spots like Fjäderholmarna and Vaxholm. The outer archipelago's pristine nature awaits, ready to be discovered and cherished.

For more details visit: The Stockholm Archipelago Trail. Press images to download.

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