Archipelago Tours - SAS

Svartlöga
Stockholm – Svartlöga,
SEK 120 one way.
Svartlöga rests like a black line
on the horizon, hence “Svart”,
which means black. Despite the
fact that we are now far out at
sea, several permanent residents
lived here until the 1960s.
People made a living from fishing
and farming, but also from
hunting, and this was why
Svartlöga was one of the few
islands that survived the ravages
of the Russian onslaught in
1719. The Russian boats ran aground and were fiercely shot at by the
islanders who were highly experienced seal hunters.
The landscape of Svartlöga is varied with excellent opportunities
for swimming and walking. From the jetty in the north there is a road
stretching approximately 1.5 km across the island past old fishing
huts, a chapel from 1916 and the world’s smallest post offic.
Good camping.
Telephone, water pump, dustbins in the village, otherwise little
service. Information 0176-719 90, www.norrtalje.se
Bus from Östra Station to Furusund, then boat approx. 1.5 h. Summertime,
there is also a boat from Stockholm departing Mon–Fri 08:45,
Fri–Sat 08:15, Sun 08:45. Travel time approx. 3.5 h. Info. 08-679 58 30.
Rödlöga
Stockholm – Rödlöga,
SEK 120 one way.
Rödlöga is the furthest
island to the east and
shimmers in red granite.
This is as far out to sea
as you can get with
regular traffic. At Rödlöga
there is a small
village, but no roads, just
winding paths through
wild rose bushes.
Dating back to the era of King Gustav Vasa, the islands were
inhabited by fisherfolk. Today it is only populated by seafarers, as
there are lots of good harbours and swimming here.
The summer store, Handelsboden, is run by summer guests. It was
given to them by the old shopkeeper Gösta Söderman, whose memory
is traditionally celebrated one Saturday in July every year. Close
by is Cafe Truten where you can enjoy fresh Danish pastries, cakes and
sandwiches or grill yourself a hot dog.
Summer café by Rödlögaboden, 0176-870 60, www.rodlogaboden.se
Summer store, 0176-870 60. Telephone, water pump, dustbins, no
electricity. Info 0176-719 90, www.norrtalje.se
Bus from Östra Station to Furusund, then boat approx. 1.5 h. Summertime
there is also a boat from Stockholm, dep. Mon–Thu 08:45,
Fri-Sat 08:15, Sun 08:45. Travel time approx. 4 h. Info. 08-679 58 30.
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