SvenskaDiscover the archipelago
The archipelago in Blekinge extends from the western municipal border to Sweden’s southeastern corner.
The archipelago consists of approximately 500 scenic coves and islands of various sizes with rocky beaches, deciduous forests and meadows. The archipelago boats depart from the city center of Karlshamn, Matvik and Järnavik.
Islands
Travel with the archipelago boats to the islands Kastellet, Tärnö, Tjärö, Östra Bokö, Fölsö, Ekö and Joggesö.
Tjärö has both a restaurant and a cafe (the only restaurant/cafe in Karlshamn’s archipelago). On Tjärö you can stay in a cabin, hotel or hostel. Here you can rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and pedal boats. They also offers boules court and outdoor gym.
On Tärnö you will find hiking trails and the country’s oldest wooden lighthouse that is still in operation, and from the island’s highest point, Drakaberget, you can see more than half of Blekinge’s coast. Unfortunately, Tärnö will not offer servering, accommodation or activities this year. Please, bring a picnic basket if you are planning to visit Tärnö.
The fortress island Kastellet is located in the inner harbor of Karlshamn and the boat tour only takes five minutes. Boat tour to Kastellet is free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays during low season. The waffle café at Kastellet is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during the low season, so feel free to bring your own picnic basket during the high season. In case of bad weather the café may be closed.
Östra Bokö is an easily accessible island in the archipelago near Matvik harbour, with lovely sandy beaches for swimming. Here you can camp, go canoeing or arrive by your own boat. The island has solar-powered facilities and a water refill.
Fölsö is a nature reserve with good mooring spots and lovely views from the island’s highest point. The island has no permanent population and is used as pasture land. The landscape varies between cliffs in the north-east and a stony, lush beach in the south-east. Facilities are available.
Ekö has a long history and has been inhabited since the Stone Age, with permanent settlement likely dating back to the 17th century. Today, there are around 30 private houses on the island, mostly older holiday homes. The landscape consists of oak woodland and rocky outcrops, and visitors can go ashore on Eköholm, where there are also opportunities for swimming. No facilities on the island.
Joggesö is historically renowned for its boatbuilding industry and was responsible for a large proportion of Blekinge’s fishing boats in the 1950s. The business later moved to Karlshamn. Today, the island consists mainly of private homes, but there is also a guesthouse, Gullkråkan, offering accommodation. There are no facilities on the island.
During high season, you can go by boat to Eriksberg nature reserve.
Timetables
Information about archipelago timetables and map can be found here.
If you wish to order a timetable by post, you can do so here.
Tickets
Tickets are bought on board the boats and are paid in cash, by card och with Swish. Boat tour to Kastellet is free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays during low season.
Summer ticket
Buy Blekingetrafiken’s summer ticket and travel by boat, bus and train (all lines) throughout Blekinge between June 15 and August 15 (applies to travels with Blekingetrafiken). The ferry Järnavik-Tjärö is not operated by Blekingetrafiken, so the summer ticket does not apply there.
Shipping company
Tours from the city center and Matvik are run by Blekinge Skärgårdsturer.
Phone: +46 (0)456-570 00
Email: hampus@blekingeskargardsturer.se
Tours from Järnavik to Tjärö are run by Tjärö.
Phone: +46 (0)454-600 63
Email: info@tjaro.com
Website: www.tjaro.com
Information
For more information, for example; prices, map and more, see Blekingetrafiken’s website or call +46 (0)455-569 00.