Grinda Wardshus Inn on Grinda Island, Sweden

Before heading over to Grinda, try spending some time in Stockholm exploring the treasures of Ostermalm market and visiting a few of many historical landmarks. It only takes an hour's ride on a high speed ferry from Stockholm to Grinda where you'll be greeted by the untouched natural beauty of fauna and flora. Grinda Wardshus Inn, with a camping field, cottages and a hotel housed in a historic mansion, has something to offer for everyone.

• Grinda is best visited during the warm summer months. The long daylight hours leave plenty of time for enjoying the outdoors.
  
• At the height of the summer, the sun sets at 10 p.m. and water temperatures range from 68-75 degrees.
  
• Ferries leave Stockholm several times daily and take just over an hour.
  
• Grinda has beautiful walking trails for learning about flora and fauna.
  
• No cars are allowed on the island so pack good walking shoes.
  
• Much of the island is a protected nature reserve. Be sure to read the signs.
  
• Grinda combines simple accommodations with world-class cuisine
  
• The open market of Ostermalm has been operating for over 100 years.
  

Swedish Travel and Tourism Council
655 Third Avenue, New York, New York
212-885-9700
www.visit-sweden.com

Stockholm's Visitor Bureau
Kungsgatan 37, S-103 93 Stockholm, Sweden
Ph: +011-46-8-789-24 00
www.stockholmtown.com

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System)
800-221-2350
www.scandinavian.net

Berns Hotel
Nackstromsgatan 8, 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden
Ph: +011-46-8-566-32-200
www.berns.se, frontoffice@berns.se
Cost: $250 per single, $750 per suite
Prices vary depending on room type and season — please check with hotel for current rates.

Grinda Wardshus Inn
Sodra Bryggan, 100 05 Stockholm, Sweden
Ph: +011-46-8-542-49-491
www.grindawardshus.se, info@grindawardshus.se
Grinda Wardshus distills its own schnapps. Rooms in the cottages cost $95 per night and include breakfast.

Triumf Vagen
www.triumfvagen.se, daniel.rudberg@triumfvagen.se
Cost: $470 per hour
Renting a speedboat is a great way to explore the archipelago. Driver provided.

Sea Motion
www.seamotion.nu, info@seamotion.nu
Cost: $300 per day
Charter a boat for a day of fishing with all equipment provided. The most plentiful fish in these waters are pike.

Out
Vaxholm, Sweden
Ph: +011-46-8-618-0080
www.out.se, info@out.se
Cost: $2,000 per day
Charter a 50-feet yacht with a competent kipper and up to 12 passengers.

Vaxholm Fortress Museum
18599 Vaxholm, Sweden
Ph: +011-46-8-541-721-57
Cost: $7 per person
Summer hours: 12 p.m.-3:45 pm, Mon.-Sun. Part of Vaxholm fortress has also been turned into a bed and breakfast.