Sunday Excursions to Svartlöga

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.

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.