Where is Lidö?

The inlet to the eastern part of Norrtälje Bay, north of Räfsnäs, south of Björkö/Arholma.

Accessibility

Waxholmsbolaget runs to Lidö all year round. Pass boat from Räfsnäs.

On-site services

Gästhamn, glasskiosk, krog, boende, fest- och konferenslokaler, bastu, dusch, minilivs, kanot- och småbåtsuthyrning, helikopterlandningsplats.

History of the programme

In the 17th century, Lidö was owned by Bengt Oxenstierna, who built a magnificent Baroque castle on the island. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by the Russians in 1719. In 1769, Lidö was bought by Matts Person-Holmers, captain of the East India Company, and originally from Arholma. He built the current manor house on the ruins of the old baroque castle. From the 1920s until 1945, Lidö was home to Sweden's largest mink farm. It ceased when the City of Stockholm bought Lidö and turned the island into a summer home for worn-out housewives. Today Lidö is owned by the Archipelago Foundation. Large parts of the island are undeveloped with beautiful walking paths and unspoilt nature.

See & do

• Canoe, sup and small boat hire
• Sauna and wood-fired hot tubs
• The Lido Campaign
• Playground for football, kubb, boule
• Walk around the island
• Studying birdlife
• Enjoying nature
• Archipelago farming with horses, cows, sheep, rabbits and chickens
• Summer music
• Midsummer celebrations
• Battleship 90
• Rock pools on the eastern side of the island and jumping rocks to the north at Kanonen
• There are beaches at Ångbåtsbryggan and Båthusvikens
• Guest harbour
• The top of Kanonberget with views of Havssvalget and the open sea
• Norrsundet seashore meadow with an amazing flora
• Österhamn natural harbour

Accommodation on the island

• STF Hostel
• Österhamn natural harbour
• Nolla Cabin solar-powered cabins
• Designated campsite

Food & drink

Lidö Värdshus: The manor house has an award-winning restaurant, accommodation, party and conference facilities.

How to get here

By car E18 towards Kapellskär. Parking Räfsnäs jetty. Pass boat to Lidö.

Buses run from Stockholm to Norrtälje and on to Räfsnäs

Waxholmsbolaget runs all year round www.waxholmsbolaget.se

Boat taxi: Refsnäs Sjötransport, Enskärs Sjötransport, Roslagsevent

Bridge coordinates: Latitude: 59.62716 Longitude: 19.01174
Own boat: N59°46.407 E19°4.526