Pro

Fantastic place in summertime
Con

So near a big city and still you dont have that feeling
In a nutshell

A bit of "old" Sweden in a nutshell that still is here...
Sjalen Says: Vaxholm with its position en route to Stockholm meant it was perfect when it was decided to build a fortress in the archipelago to defend the capital. In 1549 the first structure was built on the little island outside Vaxholm, initiated by King Gustav Vasa. Later it was...
Sjalen Says: You will soon see that herring is a major thing on Vaxholm menus, whether served from a cheap kiosk or at an expensive restaurant with proper lingonberry jam in the harbour. I won't recommend the place where I had this one as it was far from the best I have had but there is...
Sjalen Says: A whole island just for us! Yes, this is the one - let me know if you fancy a Euromeet or so :))) You can rent the place for up to 220 people, but it is also open to anyone on Fridays and Saturdays in July when a boat takes you there from Vaxholm at 18.30 or 19.30 if you...
Thoomuch Says: to come to the fortress you have to go by boat......it takes about 10 minutes....if you dont want to swim ofcourse..
Sjalen Says: The boats between Stockholm and the hundreds of islands do not carry just people but also goods. Vaxholm is one of the last points easily reached from the mainland, where locals and summer cottage owners alike can buy building material for their homes and get it delivered to...
Thoomuch Says: The fortress was built to protect the capital Stockholm from the Russian navy.......when it was finnished it was already to old fashioned to use for that........
Sjalen Says: OK, the water temperature is not Mediterranean but we get heatwaves in Sweden too, and if nothing else, you can sunbathe on the warm cliffs right in the middle of Vaxholm and watch the world and several boats go by. There is even a tiny beach where kids like to play. Yep,...
Thoomuch Says: http://www.visitvaxholm.se/index_2.aspists,for tourists, have a look at the webside (above) information in swedish, english and german.
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The old fortress is now an holiday destination. There is an café, a spendid restaurant, sauna....and more...and ofcourse the absolute splendid wiew from every...
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Vaxholm is an pittoresque small town outside Stockholm on the seaside in the archipelago. It is famous for it´s beauty and for it´s castel/fortress that is situated on an island right outside the...
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Archipelago’s Gateway to the Capital

During the early 16th century, King Vasa ordered a military post be made at what is now Vaxholm in order to protect the water corridors leading to Stockholm. If you see the water charts, at that time,...
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Capital of the inner archipelago

Vaxholm is the only town in the inner Stockholm archipelago and therefore known as its capital. Because of its proximity to the capital itself, it is a popular place for daytrips, especially as it is...
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