Grinda
Grinda Värdshus · Grindasund
59°22.3'N 18°37.6'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
55m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
55m
55m suitable for Grindasund where swinging room is restricted by the narrow channel. In the south bay, 65m is more appropriate to account for additional fetch. The inner archipelago is more sheltered overall — wind speeds are typically 2–4kts less than open water.
About This Anchorage
Grinda is the quintessential inner Stockholm archipelago destination — a forested island 25km east of the city with a famous manor house hotel (Grinda Värdshus), excellent restaurant, sauna with lake dip, and beautifully maintained hiking trails. The anchorage in Grindasund offers all-round protection in a narrow wooded sound with mud holding that is among the best in the inner archipelago. Well-connected by Waxholmbolaget ferries from Stockholm Strömkajen, Grinda is a natural first stop for boats arriving from or departing to the city. The island is state-owned and free to explore under Allemansrätten.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S
Exposed To
W · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Bird sanctuaries on small islets around Grinda closed to landing Apr 1–Jul 31. Gästhamn berths available at 250 SEK/night.
Hazards
- !Narrow Grindasund passage requires careful navigation — rocks on both sides
- !Very busy with day-trip ferries from Stockholm in July–August
- !South bay exposed to southerly fetch across inner archipelago
- !Strong SW winds channel through the sound and can exceed open-water readings
Skipper's Tips
- →Book dinner at Grinda Värdshus restaurant in advance in July — fully booked most evenings
- →Arrive mid-afternoon for best chance of good anchorage spot in Grindasund
- →Waxholmbolaget ferry from Stockholm Strömkajen takes 2.5 hours — excellent crew change option
- →The forest sauna with cold lake plunge pool is available at the hotel for day visitors
- →Hiking trail through the island takes 45 minutes and has beautiful views from the NE rocky point
- →Grindasund passage: keep to the marked channel — ledge extends 15m south from the NW rocky point
Facilities
Grinda Värdshus restaurant, highly regarded, reservation recommended in peak season
Nearest provisions: Vaxholm (10nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Season June–August. Hotel and restaurant open mid-May to late September but anchoring quiet outside June–August. Inner archipelago position means a slightly longer season than the outer islands.
Recommended Anchor Types
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