Swedish Café Classics
The interiors are warm and thoughtfully designed. A living room for gathering, a well-equipped kitchen, and dining spaces both inside and out. The house feels spacious and welcoming — a place where you can settle in and stay awhile.
Six bedrooms with double beds, plus one kids bed and two baby beds. Three bathrooms throughout the house. Space enough for up to 15 guests — 12 adults and 3 children comfortably.
A private beach extends from the garden. The sauna sits right on the water's edge — heat, then a cold plunge into the sea. A private jetty for swimming, launching kayaks, or simply sitting in the sun. The expansive garden has a trampoline and plenty of space for children to play. Outdoor dining with views across the water.
Villa Skarpö is a short drive from Vaxholm, accessible by car via ferry. The villa sits on its own beach, private and quiet.
Villa Skarpö accommodates up to 15 guests across six bedrooms (six king-size beds, three single beds) in one main house and two guest cottages, with three bathrooms and one additional WC
Main House — Entrance Level
Main House — Top Floor
Guest House 1
Guest House 2, by the water
Sauna House, by the water right next to guest house 2 above
Beach house
Equipment
Vaxholm's most beloved café, and for good reason. Set in a 19th century heritage building right by the water, Hembygdsgårds Café is the kind of place that feels like it has always been there — because it has. The menu is classic Swedish: Toast Skagen with hand-peeled shrimp, cold-smoked salmon, fresh waffles, and a legendary cake buffet that's hard to walk past. In summer, the garden terrace fills up quickly, with views across the water and an atmosphere that is entirely unhurried. A natural stop on any visit to Vaxholm, whether arriving by boat or by car.
A landmark since 1906, Grinda Wärdshus is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the Stockholm archipelago. Classic Swedish cuisine, a terrace overlooking Saxarfjärden, and a more casual harbour restaurant at the water's edge. Reachable by public or private boat from central Stockholm in about an hour.
The most respected restaurant in the Stockholm archipelago — recommended by the White Guide and consistently regarded as a destination in its own right. The kitchen is built around local, seasonal ingredients, with the menu changing with the produce rather than the other way around. Three and five course menus are the format, served on a terrace overlooking the bay or in a cosy indoor setting when the weather turns. The wine list is equally considered, recognised by Star Wine List for its quality and range. Reachable by private or communal boat from Stockholm. Book in advance.
A family-owned artisan bakery and café right on the harbour in Vaxholm, Boulangerie is one of those places that earns its reputation quietly, through good bread, honest food, and a setting that's hard to fault. It sits opposite one of Vaxholm's harbours, with outdoor seating looking straight onto the water and the passing ferries. Inside, the atmosphere is intimate and traditional, with tempting piles of cakes at the counter and staff who make you feel genuinely welcome.
The offer runs from pastries, cakes, and buns to sandwiches and a simple lunch menu, all made in-house. The bakery has even been awarded the title of best semla in the archipelago. Whether you stop in for morning coffee, a shrimp sandwich on the terrace, or something sweet to take back to the villa, it's a easy favourite.
Not everything in a great archipelago day needs to be a three-course meal. Glass på Hörnet occupies a corner spot right on Vaxholm's harbour, in the best possible position: you step off the boat and it's practically the first thing you see. The ice cream is homemade gelato in around 20 flavours, with Italian coffee alongside — simple, carefully made, and popular enough that a queue is entirely normal on a summer afternoon. Vaxholm itself is one of the most characterful stops in the inner archipelago, with its fortress island, wooden townhouses and working harbour, and a scoop from Glass på Hörnet on the quayside is as good a way as any to take it all in.
A 16th-century fortress on its own island just off Vaxholm — one of the most atmospheric places to spend an afternoon in the Stockholm archipelago. Wander the historic walls, visit the Vaxholm Fortress Museum, and stop for lunch at Bistro Kastellet's courtyard terrace with archipelago air on all sides. In summer, the neighbouring island of Badholmen opens as a beach club.
Rates and availability are shared on request. Tell us your preferred dates and a little about your visit, and we will be in touch personally. You are also welcome to reach us directly on +46 722 00 4708 or at connect@scandinavianhospitality.com.
