Björkö åbolands skärgård

It is about 60km to Sweden by boat. 

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Come and experience Svedjehamn and Björkö – where the beauty, tranquility, and adventures of the archipelago await you! Dessutom finns flera semesterbostäder att hyra under sommarperioden. These locally inspired products make for the perfect souvenir or gift.

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🚴 Transportation and Rentals
Rent a bike, kayak, or boat and explore the archipelago at your own pace.

Visit the new Boat Museum, which showcases the maritime heritage and boatbuilding traditions of the archipelago. (Se vidare under Service och Äta)

Många söker här uppgift om Göteborgs Dövas förening’s sommarhem Solhem. Sheep graze here, there is a rich bird life and plenty of wild animals.

The old community of Bovik dates back to the 1600s and there is an interesting and fascinating history recorded.

Explore scenic nature trails or discover the beauty of the archipelago by kayaking or boating on the crystal-clear waters. It is an island with a long and rich history.

In the spring, you can enjoy a fantastic flora, white anemones, blue anemones, spring onions, cowslips and lily of the valley bloom in the forests. At the far end of Björkö’s northern cape you will find ”Pjonken”, a very peculiar cobblestone area under old oak trees where in the spring it is completely blue with blue anemones!

But also in the south of the island you will find lovely nature!

This makes the hike on the island an exciting and captivating experience!

You can get to Björkö from land by taking a car ferry from Lilla Varholmen. Step into the UNESCO World Heritage landscape and experience the unique Kvarken Archipelago with all your senses!

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🌿 Nature and Outdoor Activities
Climb to the top of the iconic Saltkaret observation tower and admire the stunning De Geer moraines from above.

The road to Bovik (which unfortunately is only open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic) offers tranquility and lovely nature, as well as the opportunity to get up on high mountains with magnificent, wide views. In winter, the area invites you to enjoy ice skating and snowshoeing.

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🍽 Restaurants and Local Delicacies
Indulge in fresh archipelago flavors at charming cafés and restaurants.

The ferry ride takes 5 minutes and the whole trip from Gothenburg to Björkö about 30 minutes. Ön är ca 7 km lång och 3-4 km bred på det bredaste stället – nästan lika stor som kommunens största ö, Hönö. You can still imagine how the fishermens and farmers built their large, beautiful houses to keep the fields and pastures free.