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Manufacture of the spark ball engine was a major industry for Norrtälje in its time. The factory is now a museum and well worth a visit. You can find opening hours and other information on the museum's website. https://pythagorasmuseum.se/

Take the Vaxholm boat from Kapellskär to Arholma. The boat trip takes 1 hour. At Arholma you have 2 more hours to explore the island before the boat goes back. Book a guided tour at Arholma Nord - Batteriet and see a piece of Swedish military history. Strategically located by the sea is this coastal defense facility built in 1968 for the Cold War. In the mountain hides a… Read more

The island of Norröra was the filming location for Saltkråkan. From our neighboring village Östernäs, the Vaxholmsbåten departs for Norröra every day throughout the summer. Timetable and prices can be found at vaxholmsbolaget.se table 28.

A genuine archipelago village with red/white cottages, winding roads and wonderfully located directly by the sea. Enjoy a good meal at Furusund's inn or continue with the road ferry further out to Yxlan and Blidö. www.furusundvardshus.se Many exciting events have taken place in Furusund and a number of interesting people have also visited and lived in Furusund over the years. … Read more

In Södersvik, approx. 15 minutes' drive from us, is the Brothers Andersson's Nostalgia Samling. The Andersson family has a long history of country merchants and gas station owners. For many years, they have now collected a large portion of nostalgia with furnishings and fixtures from the country store and gas station of the time.