An island apart
Bullerö is a great base for tours lasting an hour or up to a week in a string of outer archipelago nature reserves. Unlike other parts of the Stockholm archipelago, the islands are largely uninhabited, and the islands are not only magic, but also especially accessible for camping due to their being nature reserves.
The area is perfect for the group that wants to have more time for the archipelago experience than for conferences. On Bullerö, which received electricity only the other year, up to fifteen persons can stay in the small archetypal Swedish village with dry closets and water from a manual pump. The view of lighthouses seen from the evening coffee is unbeatable!
Bullerö is one of the absolute pearls of the Stockholm archipelago. Although it seems to be the end of the world, situated in the extreme outer archipelago, it is only about 50 km from the Stockholm city centre. Few if any passenger routes go here, and no kayaker will be disappointed. Competent and safety-minded guides adjust the route according to the waves and the wind.
The outer skerries around the island with the open horizon in the background are made for kayak exploring. Far away you can see the famous lighthouse Almagrundet. Since Bullerö is so far out at sea, the kayaking waters are both demanding and rewarding. When it is very cold or windy, for example in late autumn, an escort safety boat is used. The boat often also contains picnic baskets filled to the brim, complete with chequered tablecloths!
The kayaking is led by Dag Åsvärn, Commando Major, botanist and archipelago enthusiast. Against this background you might conclude that the kayaking would be swift and military, but Dag is a dedicated and humble person who lets the group’s least experienced kayaker decide the pace.
Out here, when there is a strong wind perhaps you can’t kayak – the weather decides. This is part of the charm – if it is impossible to kayak, you can go for an arduous walk to the landmark northern tip of the island instead. The trek there is a challenge, involving both climbing slippery boulders and forcing your way through magic yew thickets. Back at the village a visit to the cosy sauna is a must – where you must chop your own wood first.
People have lived in this wild yet cultural landscape, cultivated the soil and fished. They lived in the four houses on the southern part of the island. Here you find the Archipelago Foundation Ranger, who will show you the museum situated in the old hunting lodge of Bruno Liljefors, a well-known Swedish painter.
Photo: Dag Åsvärn
Bullerö is one of the absolute pearls of the Stockholm archipelago. Although it seems to be the end of the world, situated in the extreme outer archipelago, it is only about 50 km from the Stockholm city centre. Few if any passenger routes go here, and no kayaker will be disappointed. Competent and safety-minded guides adjust the route according to the waves and the wind.
Photo: Anders Bengs
Out here, when there is a strong wind perhaps you can’t kayak – the weather decides. This is part of the charm – if it is impossible to kayak, you can go for an arduous walk to the landmark northern tip of the island instead. The trek there is a challenge, involving both climbing slippery boulders and forcing your way through magic yew thickets. Back at the village a visit to the cosy sauna is a must – where you must chop your own wood first.
People have lived in this wild yet cultural landscape, cultivated the soil and fished. They lived in the four houses on the southern part of the island. Here you find the Archipelago Foundation Ranger, who will show you the museum situated in the old hunting lodge of Bruno Liljefors, a well-known Swedish painter.
