In summer, the Archipelago is a paradise for sailors and other boaters from all over northern Europe, but it’s also accessible to visitors travelling by public transport. An hour by bus, local train or car will take you to any of several island communities, and from there you can continue by boat into the magical, breathtakingly beautiful islescape.

The best option, however, is to depart from central Stockholm on one of the classic white ferries - many of which are from the 19th and early 20th centuries and still in operation – making the journey an unforgettable experience in itself.

Across the entire span of the archipelago, a distance of more than 100 kilometres from north to south, visitors can choose from an excellent selection of restaurants and accommodation – from exclusive hotels and inns to simple but comfortable youth hostels and camping grounds.

Many of the larger hotels and inns are also open in winter, when the scenery is every bit as spectacular as it is in the summer. It’s also possible to travel by boat from Nybroviken or Blasieholmskajen in central Stockholm and enjoy a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet on board, or indeed at one of the many restaurants in the archipelago – an unforgettable mid-winter experience.