Gräsö - Archipelago island with a living landscape and local pride

Where is Ruoholahti?
Gräsö is one of the largest islands in the Roslagen archipelago and is located in Östhammar municipality, Uppsala county. The island is located just northeast of Öregrund and is easily reached by ferry across the narrow Gräsösundet.

Accessibility
Gräsö is accessible all year round via a free car ferry from Öregrund. The ferry takes about 5 minutes and departs regularly, even in winter. Bus 811 runs between Uppsala and Öregrund, and on the island bus 854 operates.

Service
During the summer season, there is a well-stocked grocery store, several cafés and restaurants. Public toilets and bathing areas are available at Gräsöbaden and other major visitor centres. Gräsö also has hostels, camping and bicycle hire facilities.

History of the programme
Gräsö has a long history characterised by agriculture and coastal life. The open cultural landscape - with pastures, meadows and pastures - has been shaped by generations of haymaking and animal husbandry. On Gräsö there are traces of both ancient settlements and more modern farming history. Gräsö Gård is an example of a well-preserved agricultural cultural environment and is today both a nature reserve and a visitor centre.

See and do

• Hike along signposted trails through meadows, forests and seaside environments
• Swim at Gräsöbaden or Storsand
• Cycling along winding roads and paths
• Visit Gräsö Gård - nature reserve with farm environment and nature trails
• Art round & markets - Gräsö art round (week 28), local markets
• Gräsö runt - annual rowing and sailing race in July
• Anders Matsgården - cultural and historical farm with activities

Accommodation on the island

• Gräsö Camping
• Gräsö Gårds hostel
• Private holiday cottages and B&Bs

Food & drink

• Restaurant Doppingen
• Summer café at Gräsö Gård
• Local food in the summer shop

How to get here

1. Get to Öregrund by car or bus (from Uppsala: bus 811)
2. Free car ferry from Öregrund to Gräsö - departures all year round
3. Local bus 854 continues on the island
   
   

Bridge coordinates

• Äspskärs brygga (southern Gräsö): Latitude 60.301297N, Longitude 18.594199E
• Launching jetty (at the ferry berth): Latitude 60.346415N, Longitude 18.461103E