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Sunday Excursions to Svartlöga

This summer, we’re offering Sunday excursions to Svartlöga aboard our historic steamship, S/S Blidösund. Svartlöga, currently featured as a filming location for the new Saltkråkan series, is one of the most beautiful islands in the Roslagen archipelago. The island boasts scenic swimming cliffs and an exciting arboretum. Departures are available from Furusund, Norrtälje, and Stockholm.

Tickets From Furusund From Norrtälje From Stockholm

Experience the Magic of Svartlöga This Summer

Welcome to Svartlöga – one of the archipelago’s most unique islands and a perfect day trip for the whole family. The boat journey alone, through the sparkling waters of Roslagen, is worth the trip – and once ashore, you’ll have 2.5 hours to enjoy peace, beauty, and history.

Svartlöga is home to one of the best-preserved village environments in the entire Stockholm archipelago. Unlike many other islands, Svartlöga was spared during the Russian raids of 1719, making the village the oldest intact settlement in the area. Stroll along charming gravel roads lined with red cottages, boathouses, and blooming gardens.

Film lovers will be excited to know that parts of the new Saltkråkan movie were filmed right here. It’s easy to see why – Svartlöga has a pristine, fairytale-like atmosphere straight out of an Astrid Lindgren story.

Families with children will love the island’s small, child-friendly beach – perfect for a swim or some playtime in the sand. Just a short walk away lies Lassas Hagar, a five-hectare arboretum that’s truly one of a kind. Here you’ll find a water garden and more than 2,500 exotic trees and shrubs, including magnolias, rhododendrons, maples, and majestic oaks. It’s both a work of art and a nature project – right in the heart of the archipelago.

There are no cars and no shops on Svartlöga – just nature, culture, and tranquility. A perfect escape from everyday life.

Jetty Seating on S/S Blidösund at Svartlöga

While the ship is docked at Svartlöga, you can book a jetty seating onboard. This seating is open to everyone, but primarily intended for Svartlöga residents as it takes place while the ship is at the quay. For excursion guests, we recommend dining in the main restaurant during the journey.

Jetty Seating

Departures from Furusund and Blidösundet

Sundays, June 29 to August 17

Join us for a wonderful day trip from Furusund to Svartlöga this summer! Our historic steamship, S/S Blidösund, departs every Sunday at 10:05 AM from Furusund’s steamboat jetty and returns at 3:30 PM.

The journey to Svartlöga takes just under two hours and passes through about ten picturesque stops along the beautiful Blidösundet strait. If you prefer, you can board or disembark at one of the intermediate piers along the route (see timetable below), instead of starting in Furusund. On the way to Svartlöga, we offer a breakfast package and a delicious bistro menu. For those interested in learning more about the surroundings, we also offer an engaging audio guide.

Once on Svartlöga, we stop for 2.5 hours – plenty of time for a swim, a visit to the arboretum, or a peaceful walk. If you’d like to have lunch onboard, you’re welcome to return to the ship half an hour before departure for our jetty seating.

The return trip to Furusund takes about 1 hour, and our bistro menu will be available onboard.

Tickets cost 275 SEK for adults, 125 SEK for children aged 6–12, and 25 SEK for children under 6. Book now to secure your spot, or buy your ticket onboard.

Below, you can also reserve a table in the dining room for the journey from Furusund to Stockholm.

Tickets Table reservation Menu Timetable

Departures from Norrtälje

Sundays, June 29 to August 17

Join us for a delightful day trip from Norrtälje to Svartlöga this summer! Our historic steamship, S/S Blidösund, departs every Sunday at 8:00 AM from Norrtälje harbor. You’ll return to Norrtälje around 4:00 PM (please note: the final leg from Furusund to Norrtälje is by local bus and not included in the ticket).

The trip to Svartlöga goes via Furusund and around ten scenic piers through the beautiful Blidösundet strait, taking approximately 4 hours. If you wish, you can hop on at one of the stops along the route. During the journey, we offer a breakfast package and a delicious bistro menu. An engaging audio guide is also available for those wanting to learn more about the surroundings.

Once on Svartlöga, we pause for 2.5 hours – plenty of time to explore the Arboretum or enjoy a swim. If you’d like to have lunch onboard, you’re welcome back to the ship 30 minutes before departure for our jetty seating.

The return trip to Furusund takes about 1 hour, and the bistro menu is available onboard. From Furusund, you can travel back to Norrtälje via local bus 632/634, which takes about 40 minutes.

Tickets (Norrtälje–Svartlöga–Furusund)
450 SEK for adults
200 SEK for children aged 6–12
50 SEK for children under 6

Book your trip now to secure your seat, or purchase your ticket onboard.

Please note: On August 3, we do not depart from Norrtälje – only from Furusund.

Tickets Table reservation Menu Timetable

Departures from Stockholm

Sundays, June 29 to August 17

Join us for a wonderful day trip from Stockholm to Svartlöga this summer! The journey begins at Strömkajen, Pier 6, with departure at 8:30 AM and a return to the city at 7:55 PM.

From Strömkajen, the excursion starts aboard our fast vessel M/S Sjöbris. Around 11:00 AM in Glyxnäs, you’ll transfer to our historic steamship S/S Blidösund, which will take you the rest of the way to Svartlöga. Onboard S/S Blidösund, we offer a breakfast package and a delicious bistro menu. If you’d like to learn more about the area, we also provide an engaging audio guide.

At Svartlöga, you’ll have a 2.5-hour stop – plenty of time to visit the Arboretum or enjoy a refreshing swim. If you’d like to have lunch, feel free to return to the ship 30 minutes before departure for our jetty seating.

The return trip to Stockholm takes just over 5 hours, traveling through the beautiful Blidösundet strait. Our tasty bistro menu is available onboard throughout the journey.

Tickets (Glyxnäs–Svartlöga–Stockholm):

450 SEK for adults
200 SEK for children aged 6–12
50 SEK for children under 6

Please note: A separate ticket for the regular ferry M/S Sjöbris (Stockholm–Glyxnäs) is required and costs 154 SEK. Tickets for M/S Sjöbris can be purchased onboard.

Tickets Table reservation Menu Timetable

Frequently asked questions

Lunch is booked at the same time as purchasing your ticket; you will be given an additional option in the checkout process. If you miss this or decide later that you would like lunch, you can email kontoret@blidosundsbolaget.se or call 08-24 30 90 no later than the Tuesday before departure. If you decide on lunch while on board, you can ask the restaurant staff. There is also a café where you can purchase wraps, pastries, and other light snacks.

We do not offer ticket refunds. However, you can add insurance from My Safety during the booking process (not available afterward). If you wish to use the insurance, you will need to contact My Safety. Please refer to the booking terms for more information. Tickets are not personalized and can be used by someone else.

A first suggestion is to check your email’s spam folder. If the issue persists, please contact Tickster at 0771-47 70 70 for ticket assistance.

No. S/S Blidösund is in the same condition as when it was built in 1911: there is a threshold at the entrance, stairs leading up to the dining room, and small toilets without accessibility features.

Yes, you can bring a dog to a designated area on board. Ask the staff when boarding. Dogs are not allowed in the dining room. Please remember that dogs must be kept on a leash while on the island.

No, we have been cash-free for several years.

No, the entire ship is considered a restaurant area and is subject to a smoking ban.