10 beautiful islands in Sweden you won't want to miss

Today we're talking about beautiful islands in Sweden. Right now it is winter and cold, but nevertheless you can look forward to spring and summer. Here are ten Swedish islands you won't want to miss.

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Beautiful islands in Sweden

Isn't there something special about islands? When we are travelling and see that there is an island nearby, we always want to go there. It's not always possible - sometimes it's the wrong time of year and other times there's no time - but if it's possible, we like to visit an island. Here are ten beautiful islands in Sweden that we have visited. Read also about beautiful islands in Europe.

1. Käringön (Bohuslän)

We visited Käringön last summer, and we really fell in love with this island. This island, which is located far out in the sea, is both car and bicycle free and is perfect for a day trip. On the island you will find a charming harbour, several nice swimming spots and a bunch of cosy restaurants.

2. Ven (Skåne)

The scenic island of Ven is located off the west coast of Skåne. Here you can, among other things, cycle and experience the Ven's backafall nature reserve. You can also try Hvenglass or whiskey at Spirit of Hven. While you're here, you won't want to miss the exciting Tycho Brahe Museum.

3. Gräsö (Uppland)

Gräsö is a scenic island located just outside Öregrund in Roslagen. The island, which is surrounded by beautiful cliffs, has several nature reserves. Here you will also find camping, hostels and a beautiful old church. You can easily get to the island by free car ferry from Öregrund.

4. Öland

When talking about beautiful islands in Sweden, it's hard not to mention Öland. Sweden's second largest island offers a beautiful yet different landscape, with Stora Alvaret and the southern tip of Öland. There are also incredibly beautiful beaches as well as ancient castles and other historical sights.

5. Kållandsö (Västergötland)

Kållandsö is the second largest island in Lake Vänern after Torsö. The island is best known for Läckö Castle, which looks like a fairytale castle and is incredibly beautiful by the water. On the island you will also find Spiken's fishing harbour, with boats, sheds and the opportunity to buy and enjoy seafood.

6. Koster Islands (Bohuslän)

The Koster Islands are our favourite of all the beautiful islands in Sweden. Syd- and Nordkoster are located just outside Strömstad, close to the border with Norway. Here you can cycle, hike, swim or visit nice restaurants. Here you will also find Kosterhavet National Park - Sweden's first marine national park.

7. Aspö (Blekinge)

Aspö is located just outside Karlskrona and is one of the islands in the Blekinge archipelago. You can get here by car ferry from Karlskrona and a good idea might be to bring a bicycle. On the island you can see Drottningskär's castle. If you want to stay overnight, you can stay at the charming Lotstornet Aspö.

8. Visingsö (Småland)

Visingsö is the largest island in Lake Vättern, and one of the most beautiful islands in Sweden. You can easily get here by ferry from Gränna, and once there you can enjoy the quiet and peaceful environment. Here you can also see Visingsborg Castle ruins and Näs Castle ruins, or perhaps familiarise yourself with the island's alpacas.

9. Fjäderholmarna (Stockholm archipelago)

Fjäderholmarna is the closest archipelago island to Stockholm and the boat journey takes only 20 minutes. In summer, this is an extremely popular island, with many tourists visiting the restaurants. You can also sunbathe on the rocks and enjoy the picturesque and beautiful environment.

10. Dyrön (Bohuslän)

Dyrön, or Stora Dyrön as the island is actually called, is a lovely and scenic archipelago island just outside Tjörn in Bohuslän. Here you can hike along the beautiful Dyröleden trail. On the way you can stop in both Nordhamnen and Sydhamnen, where you will find cosy restaurants.

Beautiful islands in Sweden - on our bucket list

In addition to these beautiful islands in Sweden, there are of course many other beautiful islands that we have not yet visited and therefore cannot recommend. Here we list some Swedish islands that we are curious about:

• Blå Jungfrun (Småland)
• Fårö (Gotland)
• Gotska sandön (Gotland)
• Hallands Väderö (Skåne)
• Landsort (Stockholm archipelago)
• Norröra (Stockholm archipelago)
• Ulvön (Ångermanland)
• Trysunda (Ångermanland)

More beautiful islands in Sweden?

What other beautiful islands in Sweden have you visited? Feel free to share!

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