Björkö is well known for the Björkö-Arholma church which lies south of Väddö and can be reached by either taking a car or the bus. Another attraction in the area is the island of Arholma, which can be reached by taking the 20 minute ferry from the Simpnäs landing on Björkö.
Honestly there aren't a lot of people living on Björkö, only about 70, but for some reason it always feels jammed since it's such a great place for an outing.
On Björkö you can visit the church and admire the paintings there by the artist Harald Lindberg (well known in those parts). You can also mill around and drink in the environment of the seafaring days, when the island was dependent on sea trade to survive. The mystique still lingers on the shores and harbors. In Simpnäs there's also a Seamen's Association Museum where the factual history can be taken in.
Most people spend a couple days there to get some peace and relaxation, rent a bike and catch a sunset. All in all it's your perfect utopia.
General information
Björkö Arholma Seamen's Association: +46- (0)176-910 05, 0176-914 09
Bike and canoe rentals at Lyckhem: +46- (0)176-940 27
Archipelago Guides:
Sara Grebäck, Arholma, +46-8(0)176-561 67
Sylvia Manners, Arholma, +46-8-(0)176-561 36
Norrtälje Tourist Office 0176-719 90
Angling is permitted everywhere in the archipelago, a fact that young Olivia is taking advantage of. Photo: Peter Nydestedt
Getting there: Take one of the ferries called Sjöbris or Sjögull, which depart from Stockholm (timetables are available from Waxholmsbolaget, +46-(0)8-679 58 30). Both Björkö and Simpnäs can also be reached by bus from either Stockholm or Norrtälje.