Dalarö
58°08,15' N-18°24,3' E

Sweden's first pilot-station and in the 19th century a fashionable resort for the rich and famous.
Everything on the island was burned to the ground by the Russians in 1719. But for some reason they spared the church from 1652. Everything you might need you can get at Dalarö. The hotel is in an old fortress. There are regular boat tours from Stockholm and you can get by bus or car as well.

History

Dalarö has a fascinating history. All through the centuries Dalarö has been an important harbour and fishing port. The archipelago flavor still remains in Dalarö and the setting is old and genuine.

The Baltic Sea Customs was located to Dalarö in 1636 and that was the start of a more active life for Dalarö. The beautiful church was built in 1652 and in 1656 the fortress Dalarö Skans was ready for action. The fortress had been built in order to provide protection for Stockholm against naval attacks from the south. In the 19th century Dalarö continued to develop into a popular resort and the well preserved "societetshuset" served the function of meeting place and pension for wealthy vacationers like August Strindberg and Anders Zorn.

Dalarö, the first pilot station in Sweden, thus evolved into a fashionable summer resort and many of the old buildings are well preserved and give a strong feeling of the idyllic life 100 years ago. The church was spared by the Russians when they burned Dalarö in 1719. The impressive Customs House is a museum today.

Dalarö today offers many things to the visitor. Excellent walks take you through the old village along narrow lanes with beautiful old wooden houses. Fully developed services. Hotels, restaurants shopping and tourist offices.

From Dalarö there are scheduled boat services to neighboring islands like Kymmendö, Ornö, Utö and Fjärdlång. SL-buses and Waxholm steamers take you there from Stockholm.

Sightseeing
At Dalarö you can stroll along narrow lanes, you can walk along Schweizerdalens white beaches, you can visit the old church, the customs museum ( 08-501 511 17) or the Archipelago museum.

With the passenger boat M/S Jungfrun you can comfortably experience the best parts of the Dalarö archipelago.

M/S Jungfrun runs the route Gålö-Dalarö Skans-Dalarö Hotellbrygga-Rosenön-Smådalarö.

M/S Sadelöga runs the route Dalarö-Huvudskär. Consider a day trip to this outpost in the Baltic, spend the night at the hostel in the old customs house at Huvudskär. Make reservations at Dalarö Tourist office.

Facilities
Company Contact Address Information
 
Lodgings
 
Cottages

Rent the Fisherman´s Cottage, the Crow Castle or Gittans cottage!

There are cottages for rent by the week or by the day. 
Dalarö Turistoffice    tel 501 508 00 Information and reservations  
Hotel
 
Smådalarö Gård   tel 08-501 532 00  
Rosenön   tel 08-501 537 00  
Sjöliden      
 
Hostel
 
Dalarö Folkhögskola   tel 08-501 508 00 In the month of July
Lotshuset   tel 08-501 516 36

At Dalarö dock, open year round
 
Bed & Breakfast
 
       
       
 
Eating
 
Dalarö 

Skärgårds-

restaurang

   tel 501 516 90 In the center of Dalarö near marinas. Used to be a pizzeria but has been converted to a traditional tavern.
Mysingen 

Skärgårds-

restaurang

   tel 501 515 25

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Traditional restaurant close to the waterfront. Archipelago caserole is popular and the wine list is long.

Restaurang Travet   tel 501 500 22

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Traditional tavern.
Used to be a grocery store in the center of Dalarö. The name of tavern refers to the fact that this is where the owner invested the proceeds from playing the horses.

Strand Hotell och Dalarö Pensionat   tel 501 504 10 A five storey wooden building where King Oscar II, Strindberg and Zorn used to spend time in yesterday´s pension. Today a popular hotel and restaurant with a beautiful view of the archipelago.
Smådalarö Gård   tel 501 532 00

Hotel and restaurant in a mansion setting. Tennis, golf, sauna and private jetty.

Dalarö Skans   tel 501 518 60

Tavern in an old fortress dating back to the 17th century. The tavern has new management with activities like teambuilding and adventures on the program. Private jetty. Read more about the old fortress that once protected Stockholm from naval attacks from the south.
 
Other
 
Boattaxi

Dalarö Sjötransporter

   tel 08-50150857  
Boatyard

Lindströms Båtvarv

   Smådalarövägen
130 54 Dalarö
tel 08-50153004 

tel 010-2725603
fax 08-50153437
e-mail

 Service and repairs of yachts and engines
Filling station      
Post office      
Pharmacy      
Bank      
Tourist office    tel 08-501 508 00 The Tourist Office at the dock will help you
Åvaviken Marina

 

 59°10,2' N 18°21,9' E Office in the grocery store 400 m away 

tel 08-7707713

Marina in Åvaviken, 4 M NW of Dalarö.

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10 berths for visitors at the two outer jetties. The inner jetties may be used only for temporary mooring.

Facilities:
Garbage, Mailbox, Camp site, Drinking water, Electric outlets, Gas, Provisions, Mast crane, Cafeteria, Telephone, Toilets, Ramp.
Smådalarö 

Hemviken

 

 59°10,0' N 18°27,8' E Office in the reception  

tel 08-50153200

Marina at Smådalarö Gård in Hemviken, 2,5 M NE of Dalarö.

30 berths for visitors, depth 3 m.

Facilities:

Garbage, Sauna, Mailbox, Bus service, Drinking water, Showers, Electric outlets, Hotel and accommodations, Restaurant, Cafeteria, Telephone, Hostel, Toilets.

Almedahl Marina

 

 59°09,6' N 18°25,3' E tel 08-50153023

Boat yard and marina at Stångsundet, N of Dalarö.

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5 berths for visitors at the outer pontoon, depth 10 - 1 m.

Facilities:
Garbage, Mailbox, Bus service, Drinking water, Electric outlets, Crane, Mast crane, Telephone, Toilets, Boat yard and repairs.

Askfatshamnen Marina

 

 59°08,2' N 18°24,4' E Tel 08-50150866

Marina on the W side of Dalarö at the mouth of the south end of the canal.

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40 berths for visitors at the pontoons, depth 2,5 m. Additional berths after consultation with the harbour master. Temporary mooring at Hotellbryggan and Fiskehamnen on the E side of Dalarö. Don't moor on the outside of a fishing boat or at the customs or pilot docks.

Facilities:
Garbage, Mailbox, Bus service, Drinking water, Electric outlets, Mast crane, Slips, Telephone, Ramp, Toilets.

Hotellbryggan Marina

 

 59°07,8' N 18°24,5' E Tel 08-50151470     010-668 22 89

Marina SW of Dalarö.

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Visitors may moor on the inside of the southern pontoon, depth 15 - 1 m. Additional berths can be made available after consultations with the harbour master.

Facilities:
Garbage, Mailbox, Bus service, Drinking water, Petrol, Showers, Electric outlets, Gas, Hotel and accommodations, Kiosk, Provisions, Passenger boat/ferry, Restaurant, Cafeteria, Telephone, Toilets.

Vadviken Marina

 

 59°08,5' N 18°25,3' E Tel 08-50150105

Boat yard and marina in Dalaröviken, just N of Dalarö.

40 berths dedicated to visitors. If full, people in the kiosk will show you another berth.

Facilities:
Garbage, Boat accessories, Drinking water, Petrol, Showers, Electric outlets, Gas, Kiosk, Crane, Mast crane, Cafeteria, Slips, Telephone, Toilets, Boat yard and repairs.