Blekinge archipelago – choose your island and plan your boat trip

Step ashore and make a coastal path, a swimming spot or a harbour your first stop. Along the coast of Blekinge in south-east Sweden, islands offer different ways to spend a day by the Baltic Sea.

From Hanö in the west to the islands around Karlskrona in the east, this guide helps you choose an outing, find your boat and make time to stay a little longer.

Check boat routes and timetables

Which island should you visit?

You do not need your own boat to explore the Blekinge archipelago. Passenger boats and ferries serve several islands, while some have road connections. Start with what you would like to do, then check transport for your dates.

For a day of…	Choose…	Getting there
Island walking and open-sea views	Hanö, off Sölvesborg	Boat from Nogersund.
Walking trails and a picnic	Tjärö, in the Karlshamn archipelago	Boat from Järnavik. Check seasonal alternatives from Karlshamn and Matvik.
Swimming and a stroll	Karön, off Ronneby	Seasonal boat from Ekenäs.
A town visit combined with an island outing	Aspö, off Karlskrona	Free vehicle ferry from Handelshamnen in Karlskrona. Foot passengers can also travel.

Sölvesborgs kust och Hanö – följ stigarna mot fyren

I västra Blekinge börjar Hanöutflykten i Nogersund. Härifrån tar du båten till en ö där hamnen, skogen och de öppna höjderna ger promenaden flera olika ansikten.

Planera din utflykt till Hanö →

Hanö—an island, an adventure, just minutes away

Plan your day around the return boat

Start with the sailing home. Once you know when you need to be back at the harbour, you can choose a walk, a swimming stop and somewhere for lunch.

Check the departure point. An island may have several connections with different journey times and operating seasons.
Read the ticket information. Operators, fares and ticket conditions vary between routes.
Check food and facilities. Bring drinking water and a picnic unless you have confirmed that somewhere to eat will be open.
Check arrangements for your group. Ask about bicycles, dogs, pushchairs or wheelchairs on the specific service.
Check service updates before leaving. Weather and other conditions can affect departures.

Find archipelago boat routes and timetables
Check the Aspö ferry timetable
Check boats from Järnavik to Tjärö

Tärnö

Tjärö – the archipelago island where summer lingers longer

Karlshamn's Castle

Stay overnight by the sea

An overnight stay gives you more time for the boat trip and the island itself. Choose your departure harbour first, then look for accommodation in the coastal town, near the jetty or on the island.

If you are staying on an island, check that sailings work with check-in and your journey home. Find out whether meals are available during your stay or whether you should bring food.

Find places to stay by the sea in Blekinge

Make your next day a lake day in Olofström
Continue inland for another side of Blekinge’s waterside landscape. At Lake Halen near Olofström, you can plan a paddling trip among islands and bays, with forest along the shores.

Give the sea and the lake a separate day each. Plan transport between your accommodation and the starting points so you have time to enjoy both.

Plan a paddling trip on Lake Halen

Discover the archipelago life on Karön

Karlskrona skärgård – från kastell till öppet hav

Börja nära staden med Aspös historia, välj Hasslö eller Sturkö om du vill kunna resa via broarna eller planera en båttur till östra skärgården.

Experience Aspö

Sturkö - Blekinge's largest island

Stenshamn & Utlängan

Så tar du dig ut i Blekinges skärgård

När du har valt ö är nästa steg att hitta rätt avgångsplats och en hemresa som ger dig lagom med tid på plats.

Skärgårdsbåtar och båtpendlar: Se linjer, trafikperioder och biljettvillkor hos Blekingetrafiken.

Aspö: Se Trafikverkets information för den avgiftsfria vägfärjan.

Tjärö från Järnavik: Se Tjäröbåtens egna avgångar och biljettinformation.

Hasslö och Sturkö: Öarna har vägförbindelse via broar.

Kontrollera mat och service innan du reser. Ta med vatten och matsäck om du inte har bekräftat att en servering är öppen. Läs också aktuell trafikinformation nära avfärd.

Följ kusten till fots, på cykel eller i kajak

Vill du låta rörelsen vara en del av upplevelsen? ARK56 samlar leder för vandring, cykling, paddling och båtliv i Biosfärområde Blekinge Arkipelag.

Börja med ett område och välj en tur efter din tid och erfarenhet. För paddling behöver vägvalet också passa vind och väder. En guidad tur kan vara en bra start om du är ovan vid havspaddling.

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Stanna över och ge skärgården en dag till

En övernattning ger utrymme för en längre promenad, en middag vid vattnet eller en ny utflykt nästa morgon.

Välj boende nära den plats du vill utgå från: i kuststaden, vid en avgångshamn eller på en ö. Ska du bo ute i skärgården, stäm av båttiderna med incheckning och hemresa.

Hitta boende vid havet i Blekinge →

Questions about visiting the Blekinge archipelago

Can I visit several islands in one day?: Sometimes, depending on the route and timetable. Check that the connections give you enough time ashore and a workable journey back. For a first visit, one island can make a satisfying day out.
Can I use the same ticket on every boat?: Do not assume that one ticket covers every service. Check the conditions for each route, especially when changing operators. The Aspö vehicle ferry is free.
Can I visit outside summer?: Yes, but the choice of services and facilities is different. The Nogersund–Hanö route operates year-round, while several other archipelago services are seasonal. Check accommodation and restaurant opening dates as well as boat times.
How do I check access for a wheelchair or pushchair?: Ask the operator about the specific boat and boarding points. Check the island’s paths, gradients, toilets and the places you intend to visit too. Boarding access alone does not establish whether the whole outing will suit your needs.
Do I need to book the boat in advance?: Booking arrangements vary. Read the operator’s information for your chosen sailing. Check group travel arrangements separately if you are travelling together as a larger party.
Choose your boat trip: More ideas for your next coastal escape
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Find things to do in the archipelago

Build your day around a walk, a boat trip or a place you would like to visit. Browse the options below, then check opening times, transport and any booking requirements.

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