Furusund
Furusundssund · Furusund gästhamn
59°39.5'N 18°55.1'E
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m on mud/clay in 3–5m with current alignment. Allow for the boat to swing to current rather than wind — the sound's orientation means these are often different. Generous scope recommended. Current creates catenary in chain.
About This Anchorage
Furusund is the main gateway to the northern Stockholm Archipelago — the narrow sound used by all vessels heading between central Stockholm and the outer northern archipelago and Gulf of Bothnia. The village has a continuously staffed pilot station (one of the busiest in Sweden), a gästhamn, restaurant, and small provisions shop. The sound itself is historically significant — the Furusundslots (pilot station) has operated here since the 17th century guiding vessels through the complex outer approaches. Anchorage in the sheltered bay gives access to the village and the beautiful forested islands of the northern archipelago. Furusund is an ideal staging point before heading north to Finnhamn or the outer northern skerries.
Protected From
E · SE · S · SW · W
Exposed To
N · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Stay clear of the main Furusundssundet fairway — commercial traffic, ferries, and pilot vessels use it constantly. Gästhamn: 200–270 SEK/night.
Hazards
- !Busy commercial fairway through the sound — anchor well clear, monitor VHF Ch 16
- !Current in sound up to 0.7kts — boat aligns to current, not wind
- !Ferry and pilot boat wash throughout the day
- !Shallow ledges on both sides of the bay — stay in the marked anchorage area
Skipper's Tips
- →Excellent fuel stop — the gästhamn fuel dock is reliable and reasonably priced
- →Watch the pilot boats operate — Furusund is one of Sweden's busiest pilot boarding stations
- →The north archipelago fairway north of Furusund is beautiful and well-marked
- →Good dinner stop at the gästhamn restaurant before an early morning departure north
Facilities
Restaurant at the gästhamn; small provisions shop in village
Nearest provisions: Furusund village (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Season June–August. Furusund village operates year-round — the pilot station never closes. Good shoulder-season stop in May and September with fuel and provisions available.
Recommended Anchor Types
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 65m
In the Stockholm Archipelago's tight granite coves, wind shifts from overnight thunderstorms can drag anchors rapidly. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously.
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