• Photo: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm
  • Photo: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm
  • Photo: Länsstyrelsen Stockholm

Äpplarö

  • Nature reserve
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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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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.

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