Sandhamn-Sandy Harbour
59'17,4 N - 18'55,2 E

 


The Royal Swedish Yacht Club and the Marina on Sand Island

Sandhamn is perhaps the best-known excursion destination in the archipelago, the island is the main centre for sailing. The Royal Swedish Yacht Club was established here 100 years ago. The island itself is called "Sandön" (Sand Island), and Sandhamn is the name of the village with its harbour. The island has about 100 permanent residents. Near the harbour you will find a couple of hotels, restaurants, shops and other services. The village with its narrow alleys and closely-packed houses is well worth exploring.

The recently-built hotel is combined with Seglarrestaurangen (The Sailors' Restaurant). You can also enjoy the pool and a relaxing sauna. Sandhamn's bathing rocks and beaches are highly recommended.

Price per double-room per day: 990 SEK incl. buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner with coffee, incl. VAT. For booking and information contact Seglarrestaurangen & Hotell, summer telephone number: +46-8 571 530 20.

From Sandhamn on Sandön the large sailing contest starts: Gotland runt.
The picturesque village is the home of the Royal Sailing Club (KSSS). The club house is a custom-house from 1752, protected by law. There are many thing to see at Sandhamn if you're interested in woodcraft or engineering.
Visit the bakery , post office, the tennis court or play miniature golf.
There are some really nice paths if you like hiking and fantastic sand beaches.

This might seem like a quiet little town but when day turns to night it is probably the best party town in the archipelago. There are two restaurants, or night clubs if you wish.

Outside the village there is an old cemetery with gravestones on which you can read the names of seafarers from many different parts of the world. There was originally a customs station here, and Sandhamns Värdshus has been serving sailors since 1672. With its fine sandy beaches, the island is an ideal place if you want a swim. You can also try scuba diving. Inquire at the Excursion Shop in Sweden House which can book an introductory course. The boat journey from Stockholm takes about three hours on one of the vintage steamers, but faster boat travel is also available. Sandhamn can also be reached by bus to Stavsnäs followed by a short 30-minute boat trip.

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Facilities
Company Contact Address Information
 
Lodgings
 
Cottages
 
       
       
 
Eating
 
Dykarbaren   tel 571 636 54 Trendy tavern at the main drag in Sandhamn.
Sandhamns Värdshus Lars Wikström Box 79
13039 Sandhamn Tel 08-571 530 51

Old tavern with traditions, open since 1672. Outdoor serving on the waterfront in the harbour. 
Seglar-

restaurangen

 Present owner, Hans Köhler, took over in 1995. tel 571 531 70

Restaurang, Bistro och bar. Excellent food and prices suitable for all. We have our own smokery and pizzeria at the new jetty. View of the open sea. KSSS (Eng: "Royal Swedish Sailing Club") was built in 1897 and was inagurated by King Oscar II.
       
 
Other
 
Provisions

Kvist Livs

 Kerstin Enning Box 117 

130 39 Sandhamn Tel 08-571 530 16

 
Provisions

Westerbergs Livs

 Maud Almlöv Box 112 

130 39 Sandhamn

  
Boattaxi

Sandhamns Båttaxi

   tel 08-571 53 555  
Sandhamns Marina
 		59°17,3' N 18°55,3' E

tel 010-2290885

 

Large club marina and visitors marina on Sandön and Lökholmen.

140 berths on Sandön for visiting boats, depth 10 m at the pontons, the jetty: 3 - 1 m.
Visitors must follow the instructions from the harbour master and his crew. Reserved berths are marked with signs.

KSSS    tel 08-57153285

 
KSSS  Lökholmen     tel 08-57153103 

150 berths for visiting boats, across the fairway from Sandhamn and KSSS docks, depth 2 - 1,8 m. Temporary moorings at the north end of the L-shaped pontons.