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From Norrtälje 15 August

Saturday Excursion to Båtskären

The final Saturday excursion of the season from Norrtälje aboard the historic steamship S/S Blidösund takes you to the beautiful Båtskären islands. Here, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings—or perhaps challenge yourself by navigating the island’s labyrinth.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unique combination of a classic steamship journey, magnificent natural scenery, and delicious food served on board.

The trip is accompanied by our popular Swedish-speaking captain, Göran P. Sjödin, who will provide fascinating commentary and stories along the way.

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Find Your Way Through the Troy Town Labyrinth

Idyllic Islands Along the Söderarm Fairway

Båtskären, located in the northern part of the vast Söderarm archipelago, is a rarely visited island that we have the privilege of exploring on this journey. Two islands are connected by a small bridge, sturdy enough to carry trucks when the Swedish Armed Forces constructed a state-of-the-art coastal battery inside the bedrock in the 1970s to protect the Stockholm approach via the Söderarm fairway, which passes just offshore. Today, only a small but accessible air-raid shelter remains as a reminder of this military history.

A beautifully sheltered inlet cuts between the islands. While its innermost section has gradually become silted up, a small private fishing hut still stands by the water’s edge. Nearby, a magnificent 12-circuit Troy Town labyrinth invites visitors to follow its winding paths with care. Perhaps completing the labyrinth will bring us a little extra luck on our voyage of discovery!

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15 August

An adventurous day with great food

Departure is from Norrtälje Harbour, at the far end of the Norrtälje waterfront promenade by the Havslänken bridge. On our way to Båtskären, we pick up passengers at Håknäs and Gräddö.

We stay at Båtskären for two hours, giving you plenty of time to explore the beautiful island.

Timetable
09:00 Departure from Norrtälje
09:50 Håknäs
10:10 Gräddö
11:00 Arrival V. Båtskäret
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13:00 Departure from V Båtskäret
15:50 Gräddö
16:10 Håknäs
17:15 Return to Norrtälje

Enjoy a meal in our beautiful dining room!
First seating: 09:30–11:00
Second seating: 13:00–14:45
Third seating: 15:15–17:15

Throughout the day, we offer our weekend menu, and you can also find a selection of snacks, light meals, and beverages in the café/bar during the entire cruise.

Ticket Prices
Adult: SEK 575
Children (6–12 years): SEK 180
Children (0–5 years): SEK 25

All tickets include a guided (in Swedish) steamship cruise and landing on the island. Please note that all passengers require a ticket regardless of age.

Book your trip now to guarantee your seat. Tickets are also available on board, subject to availability.

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