Ornö is the largest island in the southern half of the
Stockholm archipelago, situated just north of the island of
Utö. It belongs to the municipality of
Haninge
Haninge Municipality (''Haninge kommun'') is a municipality in Stockholm County in east central Sweden. Its seat is located in Handen, a part of the Stockholm urban area.
Haninge Municipality was formed in 1971 when ''Västerhaninge'' and ''Öst ...
. The island is approx. 15 km long and 3–4 km wide.
The primary connection with the mainland, a car ferry line, is operated by ''Ornö Sjötrafik''. This is a community owned company. The ferry goes between
Dalarö
Dalarö is a locality situated in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden with 1,199 inhabitants in 2010.
It is situated south-east of Stockholm and is part of Metropolitan Stockholm and serves as a recreational summer spot for Stockholm ...
on the mainland and ''Hässelmara'' on north-western Ornö. There are some 300 people living on the island all year round. During summer, the number of people on the island multiplies.
Each year by the end of may, the largest sailing competition in the Stockholm archipelago takes place around the island. It is called the ''Ornö runt'' or ''Around the island of Ornö'' and is open to anyone who registers for the race. There are several classes in which to enter including a family friendly class. ''Tyresö boatclub'' which arranges the race, celebrated the 35th incarnation of the competition in 2008, with 183 boats participating.
Ornö has up until recently been a military protected area, with foreigners not being allowed on or near the island. Because of this, the island is unknown abroad and the number of visiting tourists has been low. As of 1 April 1997, foreign citizens are allowed access to almost all parts of the island. There are however still places where you are not allowed to step ashore, drop anchor, dive or take pictures. Signs are posted where such rules are in effect.
The
Swedish Sea Rescue Society rescue cruiser ''Queen Silvia'' is stationed in ''Kyrkviken''. The crew is made up of volunteers living on the island.
Ornö church was designed by the architect Pehr Ulrik Stenhammar. It is situated on an elevation above ''Kyrkviken'' (church cove) and is a part of the Dalarö-Ornö-Utö congregation.
References
External links
The Archipelago sailing race - Ornö runtOrnö Board of TourismOrnö Sjötrafik - the ferry lineOrnö Båtvarv - guest harbour
Islands of Haninge Municipality
Islands of the Stockholm archipelago
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