Idöborg
A privately owned island just east of Nämdö, with a sheltered guest harbor a short walk from Strandbaren.
Idöborg is a privately owned island of 7 hectares in the Nämdö archipelago, in Värmdö municipality. The island's own history says the white Jugend villa at the highest point, with a green roof, was built in 1909 by Gustav Pott, who owned Stockholms Skofabrik. Between 1910 and 1914 he had wooden bridges built to neighboring islands. The bridges are gone; some foundations remain. Torsten Kreuger later owned the island. Today the island has a guest harbor, the restaurant Strandbaren, a sauna, and cottages. The operator places the guest harbor on the east side, sheltered, with room for about 50 boats, including 18 Y-boom berths and fixed mooring lines. A daytime stay under 3 hours is free. There is a short walk to the restaurant, sauna, shower, and accommodations. The sauna changing rooms have showers and toilets. Skippo publishes the position 59°12.180' N, 18°45.760' E. Waxholmsbolaget and Stavsnäs Båttaxi call at the island. From Strandvägen, cruise time is 1h 45min at 15 knots in a motorboat, and 3h at 8 knots in a yacht. Those are cruise times at those speeds, not a scheduled departure.
Best time to visit: June-August
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Idöborg from Stockholm?
Idöborg is just east of Nämdö and is reached by boat from Strandvägen. The guest harbor is on the east side of the island. Waxholmsbolaget and Stavsnäs Båttaxi also call at Idöborg.
How long does it take to reach Idöborg by boat?
From Strandvägen, cruise time is 1h 45min at 15 knots in a motorboat, and 3h at 8 knots in a yacht. That is running time at those speeds, not a scheduled departure.
What is there at Idöborg?
The operator lists a sheltered guest harbor for about 50 boats, the restaurant Strandbaren, a sauna, and cottages. The sauna changing rooms have showers and toilets. The white Jugend villa at the top of the island was built in 1909. The island is privately owned and covers 7 hectares.
Can you visit Idöborg by boat?
Yes. The operator says the guest harbor is open to anyone arriving in their own boat. It has 18 Y-boom berths and fixed mooring lines. A daytime stay under 3 hours is free. Longer stays and overnight berths are charged; the harbor publishes the fees.
Is there a restaurant on Idöborg?
Yes. Strandbaren is the restaurant on the island, a short walk from the guest harbor. The operator says it is open from early spring until just before Christmas.
Where is Idöborg?
Idöborg is in the Nämdö archipelago, in Värmdö municipality. The visiting address is Idöborg, 130 36 Nämdö. Skippo publishes the harbor position as 59°12.180' N, 18°45.760' E.