Ängsö Travel Guide

 sim1 Says:  Swedens National Parks (clickable links):■ Abisko□ Björnlandet□ Blå Jungfrun□ Dalby Söderskog□ Djurö■ Fulufjället■ Färnebofjärden□ Garphyttan■ Gotska Sandön□ Hamra□ Haparanda Skärgård□ ... 

 sim1 Says:  The day has come to an end and it is time to make our way back towards the ferry. Everyone on the island, from young to old, seemed to have had a wonderful day. Laughter and smiles and a general feeling of joy are hanging in the air; there are no sad faces in sight. Ahead of... 

 sim1 Says:  The North Eastern part of the island is totally different in character then the rest, but wonderful in its own way. We are now entering into the forest of Ängsö. This part of the island was left to develop naturally since the national park was created in 1906 and now has the... 

 sim1 Says:  At the edge of the meadow, stepping into the forest, the plant life suddenly changes. The air gets a bit more damp and the shade is dominating, which seem perfect conditions for a totally different type of flower. Here is where you can see the "Ramslök" or with its... 

 sim1 Says:  Another flower that seems to thrive in the more moist conditions of the "Stormaren" Meadow is the Dactylorhiza incarnata (L.) Soó / Ängsnycklar or Early Marsh-orchid in English. I didn't see only one or two of these lovely orchids, but dozens and dozens of them, spread out... 

 sim1 Says:  Of course Ängsö is known for its spring flowers, which mainly grow in the meadows in the centre of the islands. But it is not only there that you can see the flowers. There are so many different species in so many shapes, colour and sizes spread out over the entire island.... 

 sim1 Says:  The best way to enjoy this little idyllic place is to bring a picnic basket filled with some delicious food and a nice bottle of wine. There are no restaurants here, so it is best to arrive well prepared with a basket full of delicious items. My basket was filled with some... 

 sim1 Says:  And then there are of course the meadows; which probably will be the highlight of your visit to Ängsö. They look amazing on a sunny spring day! I visited in mid June, which is almost too late in the season to enjoy the meadow in their full glory. Visiting a week or two... 

 sim1 Says:  Another old-day tradition is visible in the trees close to the meadows, like the tree on the photo. These trees are being pollarded. And a tree that has been pollarded is also known as a "pollard". The animals on the farm mainly lived on hay during the winter months, but in... 

 sim1 Says:  While walking around the island you can't really miss noticing the very typical and traditional Swedish fence called "gärdsgård" (which is pronounced something like yeahsgoard). You can see this type of fence mainly in the area where the ferry arrives; around the farmhouse... 

 sim1 Says:  In the past the island of Ängsö belonged to a tiny village on a nearby island called Väringsö. The farmers of Väringsö used the island to gather hay. After the hay was hung on racks to dry, farm animals were left on the island to graze. In 1909 Ängsö became a National Park,... 

 sim1 Says:  Before we walk on I would like to tell you a bit more about Ängsö National Park, which is one of Sweden's first National Parks. The National Park was created in 1909, the same year as the National Parks of Abisko, Garphyttan, Gotska Sandön, Hamra, Pieljekaise, Sarek, Stora... 

 sim1 Says:  The island of Ängsö is small, only 73 hectares, but so worth visiting. Quite a few people get off the ferry, but some stay on board continueing their way to another destination in the archipelago. While getting of the ferry I almost feel like panicking for a moment,... 

 sim1 Says:  Ängsö is part of the Stockholm Archipelago; a unique place and one to fall in love with. It consists of 24000 islands and inlets. Little dots of land and rock surrounded by clear blue water. The Archipelago is quite popular among the Swedes and for a good reason. But having... 

 sim1 Says:  It doesn't take long before our ferry arrives. The boat is rather packed with people on the upper deck, as everyone wants to enjoy this gorgeous sunny day to the fullest. The ferry comes from Stockholm and stops at Vaxholm (among other places) to pick up more passengers,...