THE ARCHIPELAGO | FURTHER OUT - Visit Nynäshamn

On and by the water
the baltic gateway
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006 Nynäshamn
Photo: Lars Bohman
Nynäshamn has a long history as a port. Already at the beginning of the 20th century, the port’s potential was clear. With the deepwater
harbour, which is easily accessible by big vessels, large quantities of goods are loaded and unloaded here. There is also a
busy passenger service, especially in summer when a million people visit the Island of Gotland. You can also cross the Baltic from
Nynäshamn. Polferries will take you to Gdansk in Poland and Scandlines goes to Ventspils in Latvia, and if you would like to travel
to the desolate and maybe most beautiful sandy beaches in Northern Europe, take the boat to Gotska Sandön. Waxholmsbolaget
operates regular services all the year round including to Landsort, Nåttarö, Ålö and Rånö. If you would like to go to Trosa, a local
operator runs services in the summer. Seal safari on the outskirts of the archipelago is another popular excursion. There are also
archipelago cruises, including through the dramatic Draget Canal.
walk On water
It is a curious fact that the sea that entices us
to swim in the summer offers fantastic skating
in the winter. The winter climate around Stockholm,
with a temperature around freezing, provides
ideal conditions for ice. As well as all the
bays, the lakes also offer excellent conditions.
You can almost always find good skating ice
from December to March. For more info and all
inclusive arrangements see www.iceguide.se
Photo: Niclas Sjögren