Swedish Farm-to-Table
The main house holds a living room with TV and lounge seating, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area with panoramic sea views. Two generous terraces extend from the house with lounge furniture. The dining pavilion offers a light-filled space with 180° water views and its own kitchen — ideal for shared meals from morning through evening. Guest House 1 connects directly to the pavilion and includes a terrace with outdoor kitchen and barbecue. Guest House 2 is quieter, with direct access to the traditional wood-fired sauna.
Five bedrooms. The main house has two king-size bedrooms. Guest House 1 offers one king-size bedroom and one room with bunk beds. Guest House 2 has one king-size bedroom. Bathrooms feature outdoor showers in the guest cottages, while the main house has an indoor shower. Air conditioning in the main house. Washer/dryer combo.
Two private jetties give direct access to the sea. The wood-fired sauna sits by the water with its own jetty. Large wooden decks surround the houses with space for dining and lounging. An outdoor kitchen and barbecue grill. Outdoor shower. A covered dining area for meals under the stars. The island is yours to explore — swim from the jetties, paddle around the coastline, or simply watch the light change across the water. A RIB boat is available for rent to explore the archipelago, visit island restaurants, or enjoy water sports. Also available: 2 kayaks, 2 SUPs, fishing gear, water skis, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, water toys.
The island is a 30-minute boat ride from Boda Brygga, about 1 hour 30 minutes from central Stockholm. Private, surrounded by water, with views in every direction.
Main House
Dining Pavilion
Outdoor
Equipment
A landmark since 1906, Grinda Wärdshus is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the Stockholm archipelago. Classic Swedish cuisine, a terrace overlooking Saxarfjärden, and a more casual harbour restaurant at the water's edge. Reachable by public or private boat from central Stockholm in about an hour.
The most respected restaurant in the Stockholm archipelago — recommended by the White Guide and consistently regarded as a destination in its own right. The kitchen is built around local, seasonal ingredients, with the menu changing with the produce rather than the other way around. Three and five course menus are the format, served on a terrace overlooking the bay or in a cosy indoor setting when the weather turns. The wine list is equally considered, recognised by Star Wine List for its quality and range. Reachable by private or communal boat from Stockholm. Book in advance.
Vaxholm's most beloved café, and for good reason. Set in a 19th century heritage building right by the water, Hembygdsgårds Café is the kind of place that feels like it has always been there — because it has. The menu is classic Swedish: Toast Skagen with hand-peeled shrimp, cold-smoked salmon, fresh waffles, and a legendary cake buffet that's hard to walk past. In summer, the garden terrace fills up quickly, with views across the water and an atmosphere that is entirely unhurried. A natural stop on any visit to Vaxholm, whether arriving by boat or by car.
Not everything in a great archipelago day needs to be a three-course meal. Glass på Hörnet occupies a corner spot right on Vaxholm's harbour, in the best possible position: you step off the boat and it's practically the first thing you see. The ice cream is homemade gelato in around 20 flavours, with Italian coffee alongside — simple, carefully made, and popular enough that a queue is entirely normal on a summer afternoon. Vaxholm itself is one of the most characterful stops in the inner archipelago, with its fortress island, wooden townhouses and working harbour, and a scoop from Glass på Hörnet on the quayside is as good a way as any to take it all in.
A classic archipelago inn on Ingmarsö — one of those places you can only reach by boat, which is precisely part of the appeal. Ingmarsö Krog serves seasonal Swedish food in a genuine skärgård setting, with its own dock for arriving guests and four mooring buoys for boats up to 6,500 kg. The gästhamn 200 metres away offers an additional 30 berths with showers, sauna and electricity.
A 16th-century fortress on its own island just off Vaxholm — one of the most atmospheric places to spend an afternoon in the Stockholm archipelago. Wander the historic walls, visit the Vaxholm Fortress Museum, and stop for lunch at Bistro Kastellet's courtyard terrace with archipelago air on all sides. In summer, the neighbouring island of Badholmen opens as a beach club.
Rates and availability are shared on request. Tell us your preferred dates and a little about your visit, and we will be in touch personally. You are also welcome to reach us directly on +46 722 00 4708 or at connect@scandinavianhospitality.com.
