Where is Fredelskären?

Just inside the Swedish Highlands, which is the outermost outpost towards the sea.

Accessibility

In-Fredlarna has no sheltered, deep harbour, but it is possible to moor at the far end of the fairly shallow northern bay. There are also rocks where sailboats can moor.

On Ut-Fredlarna there is a harbour in the strait between Stora and Lilla Vånskär.

What services are available on site?

The right of public access gives you access to the islands, but you get here with your own boat. No services are provided. When hiking on the islands, you are required to show great consideration. All sheds are privately owned.

History of the programme

Fishermen, hunters, smugglers, castaways, sailors, customs officers, writers, artists, researchers and photographers - many have travelled the narrow waters around the islands. After the Second World War, the islands were divided up into many small fishing and hunting shares, and it is mainly private individuals who own the islands today. However, some are owned by the Archipelago Foundation.

See and do

• A self-drive destination for a combination of natural beauty, relaxation and adventure.
• The islands have interesting vegetation thanks to the limestone-rich soil. Visit Vånskär's beautiful and unusually flower-rich meadows.
• Other island groups in the archipelago include Röder, Skarv, Kalvskär and Gillöga.

Accommodation on the island

• Accommodation not available

Food and drink

• Medhavd

How to get here

Coordinates

• Fredlarna: 59°31'2.1″N 19°21'51.4″E
• Kallskären: 59°29'42.8″N 19°9'54.6″E
• Röder: 59°35'18.8″N 19°25'47.3″E
• Cormorant: 59°32'18.0″N 19°28'1.8″E
• Gill eye: 59°25'25.0″N 19°20'53.9″E