Where is Blidö?

Blidö is located off Furusund and has a ferry connection with the mainland via the neighbouring island of Yxlan.

Accessibility

All year round. In winter, many cross-country skiers start from here.

What services are available on site?

Grocery store, tavern, cottages and hostels, marina, bike and kayak rental, cinema, church, sports arena with paddle courts and gym.

History of the programme

Blidö has been inhabited since at least the 17th century. The K-labelled sand wedge Helmi, the last authentic rowing boat, is located in Stämmarsund. Tove Jansson spent her childhood summers on the island, and Blidö became the model for Moominvalley. Blidö Church is located in the centre of the island and was built in 1859 on the remains of a 17th century chapel. The church is featured in the 1965 film "Tjorven och Skrållan" as the church where Malin and Peter get married.

See and do

• Sandkilen Helmi rowing boat
• Sailing
• Kayak
• Fur safaris
• Bathing areas
• Hiking & cycling
• Church music events
• Padel o gym
• Adventure golf
• The Mill Painting School
• Boatswain's cottage August Sjöblom
• Linkudden Nature Reserve: A beautiful old farmland landscape with rocky outcrops and hard-walled meadows with a high species diversity. There are also smooth and bathing-friendly rocky outcrops. 

Accommodation on the island

• Hostel Blidö Brygga and Bistro
• Cottages

Food and drink

• Blidö harbour tavern
• Blidö Food Box
• Blidö Brygga and Bistro
• Archipelago Padel

How to get here

Car: Car ferry from Furusund ferry terminal to Yxlan and on to the car ferry to Blidö.
Boat: Archipelago boats call at Bromskär on the east side of Blidö all year round.
https://waxholmsbolaget.se/
Bus: https://sl.se/reseplanering

Coordinates: 59°36′51″N 18°53′42″E / 59.61417°N 18.89500°E