Where is Cemetery Island?
Between Ljusterö and the mainland.

Accessibility
Spring, summer, autumn

On-site services
Youth hostel, restaurant, summer café, guest harbour, sauna, shower, toilet

History
Since the 16th century, the island was probably used as a place where sailors buried their deceased comrades. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it served as a burial ground for victims of plague and cholera epidemics. Construction of the top-secret defence facility began during the First World War in 1916, but by the time it was completed and the Second World War broke out, it was deemed outdated and the accommodation unhealthy due to damp. However, the site was used for military exercises until the 1960s. In the 1990s, the fort was converted into a museum. Visitors can see the cannons and gun emplacements, the battle control centre, the kitchen and the regiment. It is an exciting tour for both adults and children. There is also the possibility to stay overnight in the accommodation.

See and do

• Museum - entrance fee. Guided tour can be booked
• Kolera Cemetery
• Wood-fired sauna 
• Swim

Accommodation
Siaröfortet Archipelago Inn and Guest House/Hostel

Food and drink
Siaröfortet Archipelago Restaurant and Guest House
Summer café - in the guest harbour. Must be pre-booked

How to get here
Waxholmsbolaget from Strömkajen Stockholm or Vaxholm. www.waxholmsbolaget.se
Private boat transport - contact Siaröfortet. www.siarofortet.se
Own boat - guest harbour and day dock available

Bridge coordinates:  Latitude: 59.55572 Longitude: 18.62275