Over 30,000 islands make up Stockholm’s Archipelago. Starting in Stockholm, extending out to the Baltic, it’s the largest archipelago in the world. On a recent stay in Stockholm, I decided to take the 1 hour boat ride to it’s capital of Vaxholm. Our time was pressed so we didn’t get off of the boat, we just made the round trip ride. Still, this was a good way for us to have a little bit of down time and take in some of natures magnificence. Nature really is the greatest artist. Next time I’m in Stockholm, I hope to spend a few days island hopping.
For more information on how you can visit Stockholm’s Archipelago check out:
Visit Skärgården, Strandvägen,
kajplats, 18, 11456 Stockholm
Tel: 08-100-222
info@visitskargarden.se
www.visitskargarden.se
Do people actually live there year-round? Does the water freeze up around the islands?
Yes. Some people do live on the islands year-around. I don’t think the the water freezes up around the islands. maybe on some shallow portions, but I’ve never heard of it.
Last winter 2010/2011 the water froze all the way out to Huvudskär, unfortunately it does not happen alot anymore but it does happen.
Here is a video with that i found on youtube, tour skating all the way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=23Qky2Qf0B0
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Looks beautiful. I would love to go to Sweden in the winter. My first two trips to Sweden in 1997 and 1998 were both in the winter time. Unfortunately, my Swedish husband doesn’t want to go anywhere near Sweden between Oct – May. LOL