Swimming & cliffs
Sun-warmed granite slabs, evening dips and calm coves make Stora Timrarö a natural swimming island for long summer days.
Stockholm's northern archipelago at its very best
Stora Timrarö — the real archipelago
Welcome to an island for those seeking tranquility, sea, cliffs, swimming and a genuine archipelago feeling without travelling far from Stockholm.
Experience the island
Swimming, cliffs and archipelago life
On Stora Timrarö, nature takes centre stage. This is not a place for neon lights, nightclubs and queues. It's a place for breakfast on the veranda, salty swims, evening sun and conversations that are allowed to take their time.
Nature & tranquility
Here, pines, mountains, the sea and birdsong set the rhythm — a place where everyday life stays on the mainland.
Boat life & archipelago
Its location along the Furusund channel gives the island a natural archipelago character — close enough for a weekend, secluded enough for a holiday.
Stay on the island
Archipelago living with the sea as your neighbour
For those who want to stay longer, there's the chance to experience Stora Timrarö as it's meant to be experienced: slowly, close to nature, with the sea a constant presence.
For the right guests
- Families looking for a peaceful archipelago holiday
- Couples seeking tranquility and beautiful views
- Boaters with a feel for the northern archipelago
- Stockholmers wanting to get away without travelling far
Local roots
Timrarö's own archipelago patron
On Stora Timrarö there are people who don't just live on the island, but carry it with them. Patrik Baneryd is one of them.
As an islander and one of the larger local landowners, Patrik holds a special place in Timrarö's present-day story. He combines a landowner's long-term responsibility with an islander's everyday love for the place: the trails, the coves, the water, the cliffs, and the particular tranquility that makes Stora Timrarö something more than just another island in the archipelago.
“The best thing about Stora Timrarö is that the island still feels genuine. Here you'll find the calm of the archipelago, the presence of nature, and a community that can't be built to order.”
About the island
An island with history, water and red granite
Stora Timrarö lies in the Stockholm archipelago, in Österåker municipality, between Ljusterö and the mainland. The landscape is shaped by the archipelago's classic contrasts: mountains, coniferous forest, water, coves and open views.
The island lies in Furusundsleden, the northern of the main shipping channels into Stockholm. Ships have passed here for centuries, and an inn is already marked on the island on Carl Gripenhielm's archipelago chart of 1690.
Getting here
Close enough for the weekend. Secluded enough for a holiday.
Stora Timrarö is reached by boat. Waxholmsbolaget line 9 runs from Strömkajen via Vaxholm to the Stora Timrarö jetty. Many departures stop only on request — always check the current timetable with Waxholmsbolaget before travelling.
Plan your trip
Always check current boat traffic and conditions before departure, especially outside peak season.
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