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Ingmarsö

Ingmarsö is an island of about 6 km² in the middle Stockholm archipelago, in Österåker municipality, and is classed as an area of national interest for its cultural heritage. By private boat from Strandvägen, the trip takes about 1h 40min by motorboat or 3h 10min by yacht. Recommended stay: full day.

An island in the middle archipelago with a sheltered guest harbor, a village store trading since 1887, bathing rocks and marked trails through farmland and forest.

Ingmarsö – boat trip destination in the Stockholm archipelago

Ingmarsö is an island of about 6 km² in the middle Stockholm archipelago, in Österåker municipality, and is classed as an area of national interest for its cultural heritage. The village store has been trading since 1887 and today is a grocery store that also acts as pharmacy, Systembolaget and postal agent. In the east of the island is the Kålgårdsön nature reserve, and in the west the Brottö peninsula. Marked trails cross the island, and one stage of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail runs across Ingmarsö. For swimming there is Femsundsviken, with a jetty and a sandy beach, and the bathing rocks known as Badberget near Norra bryggan. Ingmarsö guest harbor, on the southern side of the island, is sheltered and has about 30 berths. It has showers and toilets, a self-service fuel dock open year-round, shore power, fresh water, waste and glass collection, a grill area, a bookable sauna and bike rental. Ingmarsö krog is about 200 meters from the guest harbor, and Ingmarsö bageri, a bakery and bistro, is about 1.5 km away. Waxholmsbolaget calls at Ingmarsö at the Ingmarsö södra and Ingmarsö norra jetties. From Strandvägen, the fairway route is an estimated 25 nautical miles. Cruise time is 1h 40min at 15 knots in a motorboat, and 3h 10min at 8 knots in a yacht. Those are estimated cruise times at those speeds, not a scheduled departure.

Best time to visit: June-August

Travel time from Strandvägen: motorboat 1h 40min, yacht 3h 10min

Ingmarsö at a glance

TypeIsland
Travel time by motorboat1h 40min from Strandvägen
Travel time by yacht3h 10min from Strandvägen
Distanceabout 25 nautical miles from Strandvägen
Best time to visitJune-August
Recommended stayFull day
AmenitiesGuest Harbor, Restaurant, Shop, Fuel, Toilet, Shower, Drinking water, Trash bins
Coordinates59.4747, 18.7561

Things to do on Ingmarsö

Ingmarsö has a grocery store that has traded since 1887 and also acts as pharmacy, Systembolaget and postal agent, Ingmarsö krog near the guest harbor, and Ingmarsö bageri, a bakery and bistro. There are marked trails, a stage of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail, the Kålgårdsön nature reserve, and swimming at Femsundsviken and Badberget.

Where to dock at Ingmarsö

Yes. Ingmarsö guest harbor, on the southern side of the island, is sheltered and has about 30 berths. It has showers and toilets, a self-service fuel dock open year-round, shore power, fresh water, waste and glass collection, a grill area, a bookable sauna and bike rental.

Pictures from Ingmarsö

Motorboat moored by smooth rocks and pine trees on Ingmarsö in the Stockholm archipelagoCalm inlet framed by granite rocks and pine forest on Ingmarsö in the Stockholm archipelagoVisitors at a wooden bakery with an orange Bageri sign on Ingmarsö in the Stockholm archipelagoRed wooden boathouse at the water's edge on Ingmarsö in the Stockholm archipelagoRed boathouse and jetty reflected in still water under an evening sky on Ingmarsö, Stockholm archipelago

Go to Ingmarsö with our boats

Private boats with a licensed captain from Strandvägen. Cruise times are estimates at 15 knots by motorboat and 8 knots by yacht.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Ingmarsö from Stockholm?

Ingmarsö is in the middle archipelago, in Österåker municipality, and is reached by boat from Strandvägen. The fairway route is an estimated 25 nautical miles. Waxholmsbolaget also calls at Ingmarsö, at the Ingmarsö södra and Ingmarsö norra jetties.

How long does it take to reach Ingmarsö by boat?

From Strandvägen, cruise time is 1h 40min at 15 knots in a motorboat, and 3h 10min at 8 knots in a yacht. Those times are based on an estimated 25 nautical miles along the fairways. That is running time at those speeds, not a scheduled departure.

What is there at Ingmarsö?

Ingmarsö has a grocery store that has traded since 1887 and also acts as pharmacy, Systembolaget and postal agent, Ingmarsö krog near the guest harbor, and Ingmarsö bageri, a bakery and bistro. There are marked trails, a stage of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail, the Kålgårdsön nature reserve, and swimming at Femsundsviken and Badberget.

Can you visit Ingmarsö by boat?

Yes. Ingmarsö guest harbor, on the southern side of the island, is sheltered and has about 30 berths. It has showers and toilets, a self-service fuel dock open year-round, shore power, fresh water, waste and glass collection, a grill area, a bookable sauna and bike rental.

Is there a restaurant on Ingmarsö?

Yes. Ingmarsö krog is about 200 meters from the guest harbor, and Ingmarsö bageri, a bakery and bistro, is about 1.5 km away. Opening hours vary with the season, so check before you go.

Where is Ingmarsö?

Ingmarsö is in the middle Stockholm archipelago, in Österåker municipality. The island covers about 6 km², and the guest harbor is on its southern side.

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