Nåttarö 58'52,9 N - 18'6,8 O

The most popular anchorage is at the northern tip of the island, Östermarsfladen. Here and at three other landings you will find garbage containers.

Just like Ålö and Rånö, Nåttarö is described in the "pilot book" from the 13th century, the Valdemar itinerary, and like many other islands Nåttarö also had special high spots for beacons. 1785 the island was sold to the Reutersköld family. 1949 the first land purchase by the city of Stockholm took place.

From 1998 the island has been transferred to the Archipelago Foundation.

Nature

Nåttarö can be compared to a giant sandy playground. Sand plains on Nåttarö are among the largest in Stockholm archipelago. The island is low and the forests consist of pines. On the beaches you will find many unusual and rare flowers like thrift and sea rocket. Behind the dunes at Storsand is the northernmost habitat in Sweden for the strange saltwort.

The bay of Nåttarö with its many small skerries has great significance for the birdlife, particularly sea birds. Ducks, geese and swans, mingle with seagulls and other birds, like rare species of duck.

In the south is Blåbärsmossen, surrounded by swampy forests. It is conical and projects an untouched impression. In the swampy forest north of the bog, with some luck you will see the smaller fly-catcher. In the forest you will also find other rare flowers. Nåttarö also has a population of deer.

North of Nåttarö is Ängsholmen. Here is a well developed flora with rare species like butterfly orchids and "root-of-tooth". Birdlife is rich with scarlet rosefinks and mockingbirds.

Sights

Between the village and Stora Sand is Drottninggrottan. The cave has its name from queen Maria Eleonora (1599-1655), who is rumored to have been in the the cave seeking protection.

Just to the north of Stora Sand and some 75 meter from the beach there is a very well preserved fields of rubble-stones. Yet some ways north you can find examples of giant´s kettles.

At Bötsudden, all the way to the north, you will not only have an excellent view but you will find a cairn where in earlier times beacons were lit to alert people on neighboring islands.

 

Facilities
Company	Contact	Address	Information
Lodgings
Cottages
There are over 200 cabins in "villages" on attractive islands with swimming and fishing facilities. A catalogue is available at Utflyktsbutiken. If you want to send for it or if you want to make a reservation, call Din Skärgård, at tel 08-744 50 01.
The village		Din Skärgård  tel 08/7445001  fax 08/6058675	consists of 50 cabins for rent. It is on the dock on the eastern shore.
		Din Skärgård	At Östermars farm, buildings for conferences and camp activities.
Hotel
Hostel
Bed & Breakfast
Camping
Nåttarö		tel 08-520 040 30	Campsites with fireplaces, south of the village CAUTION! Nåttarö is situated within a restricted military area and foreign nationals are prohibited to visit.
Eating
Strandgården		Nåttarö  public dock tel 520 400 30	on the dock on the eastern shore. Summar tavern with snacks, lighter meals, wine and beer.
Other
Provisions Nåttarö Livs	Rune Hager	Box 227  149 23 Nynäshamn  Tel 08-520 40015	Next to the reception, open in the summer
boattaxi		Blomlöf  tel 08-50157624
Din Skärgård		Din Skärgård tel 08-52040030  fax 08-52040017	reception  where you can make reservations and arrangements for showers, saunas, boats and bicycles,
Anchorage	58°53,4 N 18°8,4 E	Östermarsfladen	The most frequently visited natural harbour at Nåttarö, is at the N side of the island. Here and at three other landings you will find garbage containers.