Thalia’s Vaxholm guidebook
Sightseeing
Vaxholm
Quaint village known as the "capital of the Stockholm archipelago".
Fortress built in the 1600's to defend Stockholm. Museum, galleries and a cafe.
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ปราสาทวักซ์โฮล์ม
1 KASTELLETFortress built in the 1600's to defend Stockholm. Museum, galleries and a cafe.
The largest adventure park in the Stockholm area. Great climbing facilities in the trees.
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Vaxholm Skypark
46 EriksövägenThe largest adventure park in the Stockholm area. Great climbing facilities in the trees.
Rent a kayak or canoe only 900 meters from the house.
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Skärgårdens Kanotcenter Kayaks & Outdoor
10 ResarövägenRent a kayak or canoe only 900 meters from the house.
Beautiful church with historic paintings. Limited opening hours during the summer. Summer concert series.
Östra Ryds church, Uppland
21 Östra Ryds KyrkvägBeautiful church with historic paintings. Limited opening hours during the summer. Summer concert series.
Food scene
Vaxholms Hembygdsgårds Café
19 TrädgårdsgatanGreat place for coffee or tea and desserts.
Grekiska grill & bar
1 SöderhamnsplanGood Greek food centrally located in Vaxholm.
Good lunches and household items available for purchase in the store. Yoga classes.
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Magasinet i Waxholm
1 FiskaregatanGood lunches and household items available for purchase in the store. Yoga classes.
Waxholms Hotell
2 HamngatanThe best restaurant in Vaxholm.
Lilla Strand
2 HamngatanTry the local fried herring with mashed potatoes and lingonberries.
La Maison
19 RådhusgatanFrench bakery and cafe.
Ostmakeriet
7B Östra KasernvägenLocal artisan cheese and cafe.
Batteriet Rindö
21 KustjägargrändNice place for lunch with a view.
La Neta Täby
15 Stora MarknadsvägenBest Mexican food chain in Sweden.
Cosy cafe where you can "fika": coffee with a dessert. Nice walking paths nearby. Also, Bogesund Castle.
Café Parkvillan
5 Per Brahes vägCosy cafe where you can "fika": coffee with a dessert. Nice walking paths nearby. Also, Bogesund Castle.
Shopping
Lilla Handelsboden
9 HamngatanToy store with nice gifts for children.
Larger stores than in Vaxholm. Several large grocery stores, gas station, sports supplies, hardware stores, home and garden, etc.
Arninge Center
1 SaluvägenLarger stores than in Vaxholm. Several large grocery stores, gas station, sports supplies, hardware stores, home and garden, etc.
Täby Centrum
15 Stora MarknadsvägenClosest shopping mall with everything you might need.
Waxholms Järn & Färg AB
6A HamngatanHardware store
Grocery stores
ICA Supermarket Waxholm
2 FredriksstrandsvägenYou can access this grocery store by bus, bicycle or car.
This grocery store offers more gourmet items than the other ICA on Kronängsvägen. This store is easiest by car since otherwise you must walk to Engarn and then take the bus to Resarö,
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ICA Resarö
4 ÖverbyvägenThis grocery store offers more gourmet items than the other ICA on Kronängsvägen. This store is easiest by car since otherwise you must walk to Engarn and then take the bus to Resarö,
This grocery store offers the largest selection of organic produce. Also conveniently located in downtown Vaxholm.
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Coop Vaxholm
11 HamngatanThis grocery store offers the largest selection of organic produce. Also conveniently located in downtown Vaxholm.
Hiking and Beaches
Take a hike around the island. Just follow the paths along the water. It will take you about 45 minutes at the most to walk around the island. Bring your swimsuit and take a swim from the rocks on the west side of the island.
Kullö
Take a hike around the island. Just follow the paths along the water. It will take you about 45 minutes at the most to walk around the island. Bring your swimsuit and take a swim from the rocks on the west side of the island.
Bogesunds castle
Per Brahes vägSeveral nice hikes start from here. Cosy cafe.
Bogesundslandets strandbad
Nice beach and hiking.
Eriksö badplats
46 EriksövägenPopular beach in Vaxholm. Restrooms and small shop at the campground nearby.
Tenöbadet
Picnic tables and lawn. Hiking nearby. 5 minute drive from our house.
Bird sanctuary with hiking, bird watching, and one of the largest Viking rock carvings in Sweden.
Angarnsjöängens Naturreservat Parkering
Bird sanctuary with hiking, bird watching, and one of the largest Viking rock carvings in Sweden.