Ornö is the largest island in the southern half of the
Stockholm
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archipelago, situated just north of the island of
Utö. It belongs to the municipality of
Haninge. 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 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
The Swedish Sea Rescue Society ( sv, Sjöräddningssällskapet, SSRS), formally the Swedish Society for the Saving of Shipwrecked Persons ( sv, Svenska Sällskapet för Räddning af Skeppsbrutne) is a Swedish voluntary organisation that works wit ...
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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