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Photo: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm -
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm -
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm
Äpplarö
Nature reserve
- County: Stockholms län
- 6810.75 km away from you
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Description
The reserve includes part of the island of Äpplarö along with around 20 surrounding islands, islets, and skerries in the bays Äpplaröfjärden and Gälnan.
The area features typical mid-archipelago nature, with plenty of beautiful swimming coves and rocky shores for bathing. Enjoy a timeless, grazed archipelago landscape with pollarded trees.
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Nature reserve
Facts
Protected since: 1972
Area: 933 hectares, of which 121 hectares are land
Landscape: coniferous forest, mixed forest, and archipelago
Municipality: Österåker
Landowner: Äpplarö Nature Conservation Association
Management: the landowner in consultation with the County Administrative Board
Protection status: nature reserve
Directions
Äpplarö is located north of Ingemarsö. Take a Waxholmsbolaget ferry from Stockholm or Vaxholm to Äpplarö.
Check Waxholmsbolaget’s journey planner for current routes and timetables.
Regulations
To help protect Äpplarö Nature Reserve, there are rules you must follow.
In the reserve, it is prohibited to:
- damage or remove natural features
- damage ground vegetation
- have dogs off leash
- deliberately disturb wildlife
- camp for more than two nights
- light fires
- use musical instruments, sound systems, or similar in a disturbing way
Please download the official decision for Äpplarö Nature Reserve for the full regulations.
Contact
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Länsstyrelsen i Stockholm
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