SAT Grinda Voyage Tips and guide

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SAT Grinda

Grinda Island was purchased by the City of Stockholm in 1944 to provide recreational opportunities for Stockholm residents. A cabin village and a camping area were established, and former military barracks were repurposed to host summer camps for girls. Grinda is a popular island in the Stockholm Archipelago, known for its nature reserve, coastal scenery and that its easy accessable.

The trail begins at the 59.40744418.5531581 South Grinda ferry stop you will find a 59.40758618.5534332 SAT sign next to the ferry stop. The trail 59.40770818.5533113 winds through a narrow forest path,leading to 59.40899218.5486064 a bench with a stunning scenic view perfect for a moment of rest and reflection.

The hiking trail continues north, passing a 59.4120118.55765 swimming area were you also have a 59.41227618.5570126 simple bbq area, and soon you’ll see 59.41350518.5587541 Grinda Wärdshus, which now operates as a restaurant. After the swimming spot, you’ll find a 59.41228118.5570247 sauna, bakery, small 59.41310918.5592338 grocery store, and the 59.41413918.5571269 guest harbor, where kayaks can be rented.

Heading north along a 59.41660318.55228610 smooth gravel road, you’ll reach 59.41716418.55736711 Grinda Camping, which has 59.41666118.55962212 water access and several 59.417718.5576513 barbecue areas. Here, you’ll also find 59.41917118.55868714 Grinda North ferry stop, which is not in operation as of June 2025. In the northwest corner, there’s another 59.41944218.55530115 swimming area.

The trail then turns east, following the coastline through the forest along a slightly 59.40615618.58109416 more rugged but enjoyable path, leading to the eastern part of Grinda, where there is a barbecue area. You’ll also pass one of 59.40532818.57926117 Grinda high point.

Finally, the trail 59.40866418.56710618 loops back to the pier, passing through the 59.40696918.56511619 cabin village, where these cabins can be rented.

Grinda is easily accessible by passenger boat. Tickets can be booked through Strömma, but for Waxholmsbolaget ferries from Strömkajen, it's advisable to arrive early to secure a spot during high season.

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SAT Arholma • SAT Brottö • SAT Finnhamn • SAT Fjärdlång • SAT Furusund • SAT Grinda • SAT Ingmarsö • SAT Landsort • SAT Lidö • SAT Möja • SAT Nåttarö • SAT Nämdö• SAT Ornö • SAT Runmarö • SAT Rånö • SAT Sandhamn • SAT Svartsö • SAT Utö • SAT Yxlan • SAT Ålö