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Where are the islands?
In northernmost Stockholm County near the border with Uppsala County with Singöfjärden in the west and Sea of Åland in the east.
Accessibility
These islands are easily accessible all year round by bridge.
On-site services
Boat hire, kiosk, general store
History of the programme
Singö has a long and rich history dating back to 1334, when the island was first mentioned in writing. The charming villages of Söderby, Tranvik, Backby, Norrvreta, Boda and Ellan all have roots from the Middle Ages and carry unique stories from the past.
Two of the villages - Backby and Tranvik - are designated as cultural environments of national interest. Here you can experience a landscape shaped by generations who have lived from fishing, shipping, agriculture and livestock farming - industries that still leave their mark on Singö's coastal lifestyle.
In the centre of the island stands Singö wooden church, built in 1753 - one of the few preserved wooden churches in the archipelago. The church is not only a beautiful feature of the landscape but also an important bearer of the village's history.
In the 18th century, the whole of Backby was acquired by a businessman from Östhammar who started a lime and brick factory, and a marble factory was established at Enholmen in the mid-19th century. The unique green marble from Singö lives on in the form of gravestones in the cemetery - a beautiful legacy from the island's industrial era.
Today, around 300 people live on Singö all year round, but during the summer the population grows to 3,000-4,000, when holiday homes fill with life. Singö is a place where history, nature and community meet - perfect for those seeking tranquillity, beauty and a genuine archipelago feeling.
See and do
Accommodation
Campsite
Holiday cottage rental
Food and drink
Singö chocolate
How to get here
By car, boat or SL bus 637 from Stockholm and Norrtälje
Singö coordinates: 60°10′N 18°45′Ö / 60.167°N 18.750°Ö / 60.167; 18.750
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