Yxlö is an island in the southern part of
Stockholm archipelago, which forms part of
Nynäshamn Municipality,
Stockholm County
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Sweden
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Yxlö is connected to the neighbouring island of
Herrö by road bridge, and Herrö is in turn connected to the mainland by a further series of bridges. In the opposite direction, Yxlö is connected to the island of
Muskö
Muskö is an island in the southern part of Stockholm archipelago, which forms part of Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. It is best known for the Muskö naval base. There are also two urban areas (''tätort'') on the island: Muskà ...
by the long under the waters of the
Baltic Sea. The road across the bridges and islands, and through the tunnel, is known as the and was originally built in the 1960s to provide access to the
Muskö naval base.
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Islands of Nynäshamn Municipality
Islands of the Stockholm archipelago
Populated places in Nynäshamn Municipality
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