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Voykit pocket guide · Sweden
Östhammar
Go for one summer night, not a base: bus 811 from Uppsala takes 1 h 10 min, and Öregrund plus the free Gräsö ferry are the reason to come.
Östhammar is a small Roslagen coast town of about 4,500 people, 1 h 10 min by bus from Uppsala and with no rail link. It runs on summer: the neighbouring port of Öregrund, the free car ferry to Gräsö island, beaches and boat races fill June to August, while winter leaves a quiet town and little open. Come for one night, two if you want a full day on Gräsö.
- Country
- Sweden
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (most seasonal places shut, dark and cold)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SEK
- Money
- Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11 SEK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget 600–1,000 kr excl. bed · Mid 1,000–1,800 kr excl. bed · High 1,800 kr+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 112 · Police non-emergency 114 14 · Health advice 1177
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10); cafés reserve them for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee and a bun at a café | 50–90 kr |
| Lunch plate (dagens lunch) | 110–160 kr |
| Thai or Chinese main in Östhammar | 120–180 kr |
| Minigolf, per adult / child under 12 | 40 kr / 25 kr |
| Camping pitch, per day | 185–200 kr |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 100–250 kr |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ARN · Stockholm Arlanda
- Closest major airport; train to Uppsala, then UL bus 811 to Östhammar, about 2 h 30 min door to door
- BMA · Stockholm Bromma
- Smaller city airport; longer transfer, usually via central Stockholm
Typical fares
- Uppsala → Östhammar, UL bus 811
- about 1 h 10 min; buy in the UL app
- Östhammar → Öregrund, UL bus 811
- about 20 min, 23–37 kr
- Öregrund → Gräsö, Gräsöfärjan
- free, at least twice an hour most of the day
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
UL regional bus 811 links Östhammar and Öregrund in about 20 min. The Gräsöfärjan car ferry runs from Öregrund to Gräsö, free, at least twice an hour most of the day. Route 76 is the main road; a car or bike helps for Dannemora, Gimo and the ironworks villages.
See and do
Known for
- Öregrund old port town
- Gräsö island and its free ferry
- Vallonbruken ironworks villages
- Roslagsloppet offshore boat race
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Öregrund | UL bus 811 from Östhammar, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Gräsö island | Free Gräsöfärjan car ferry from Öregrund, at least twice an hour most of the day | About 45 min from Östhammar |
| Uppsala | UL bus 811 to Uppsala Centralstation | About 1 h 20 min |
| Forsmark | Car or bike via route 76 and local roads, about 20 km (12 mi)Car or bike via route 76 and local roads, about 12 mi (20 km) | About 30 min by car |
Sleep
- Östhammar town centre
- Around Rådhustorget and the guest harbour; walkable, closest to shops and the tourist office.
- Öregrund
- The better base: harbour, guest harbour, restaurants and the Gräsö ferry within walking distance.
- Klackskär and Gräsöbadens camping
- Summer only, May–Aug; camping and cottages, best if you have a car or bike.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hejhay |
| Thank you | Tacktack |
| One ticket to Öregrund, please | En biljett till Öregrund, tacken biljett till Öregrund, tack |
| How much is it? | Hur mycket kostar det?hoor mykket kostar deh |
| Can I pay by card? | Kan jag betala med kort?kan yag betala med kort |
| Where is the ferry? | Var går färjan?var gor färjan |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with eye contact; first names; avoid: Kissing on the cheek with new acquaintances
- Fika: Accept the invitation; it is how people connect at work; avoid: Treating it as a quick takeaway
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; avoid: Arriving early — or late
- Conversation: Keep calm, modest and factual; lagom; avoid: Boasting, raised voices, pushing opinions
- Queues: Take a number (nummerlapp); avoid: Jumping the queue
- Public transport: Let people off first, keep quiet, give seats to elderly; avoid: Loud phone calls
Scams and watch-outs
- No train station: the whole trip is bus or car.
- Many restaurants, cafés and campsites open only in summer — check before you book outside Jun–Aug.
- Route 76 is narrow and busy in summer; the marked Kustlinjen cycle route is the safer option by bike.
- Alcohol: the only Systembolaget shop in the area is in Öregrund, and it closes early on Saturdays.
Very safe. The real risks are cold water and thin ice, dark unlit roads outside the two towns, and summer boat traffic — swim where locals do and keep lights on if you cycle.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Östhammar yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Öregrund old port town
- Gräsö island and its free ferry
- Vallonbruken ironworks villages
- Roslagsloppet offshore boat race
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Östhammar municipality: www.osthammar.se/en/
- Visit Roslagen — Östhammar: www.roslagen.se/sv/osthammar/
- UL — Uppsala regional buses: www.ul.se/en/
- Trafikverket — Gräsö ferry: www.trafikverket.se/farjerederiet/farjeleder/Farjeleder-i-Uppsala212/Grasoleden/
- Wikivoyage: Östhammar, revision 4886278 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4886278
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Östhammar
Till den här adressen, tack
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies here; most are in Stockholm. US, UK, Canadian and Australian citizens should register with their Stockholm mission for anything serious.
Card is accepted almost everywhere, including buses via the UL app; keep a little cash for small kiosks.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/osthammar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.