Sandhamn, in the swedish archipelago

Sandhamn is a beautiful island in the outer part of Stockholm’s archipelago. This magnificent maritime archipelago landscape of more than 30,000 islands and skerries is in Swedish called the Skärgård. A unique place in the world.

Sandhamn is the village, and "Sand Island" is the name of the actual island. It's located 30miles from Stockholm, with easy access from both Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. Sandhamn is a common place to stop and rest when sailing to and from Stockholm.

Sandhamn receives an additional 100,000 visitors annually. Most of the inhabitants are entrepreneurs but many also have regular jobs. For example, two of the major employers on the island, other than the restaurants and bed & breakfasts, are the Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket) and the local police force.

These pictures are from a day trip, just a couple a days ago. Sandhamn is connected to Stockholm and Norrtälje via ferries that takes a couple of hours.

A welcome sign, with a small sign of the Sand Island

The sign says:

All territory, roads, and places to swim are owned and cleaned by private citizens who welcome all who visits our beautiful island. Help keep Sandhamn clean and nice.

The marina, with easy access from the Sea

The harbor can receive 350 ships, while up to 150 boats can be moored on the neighboring island Lökholmen. Sandhamn is connected to the mainland by ferry lines departing from Stavsnäs and Stockholm.

Sandhamns Pier
Public pier

The famous telephone-booth in Sandhamn