Kymmendö
Kymmendö sound · Kymmendösund
58°59.9'N 18°21.2'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
55m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
55m
55m on mud in 2–4m. The inner archipelago position and excellent mud bottom make this one of the quietest and most reliable anchorages in the south-central archipelago. South exposure is the limiting factor — in southerly wind above F4, move to Nämndösund.
About This Anchorage
Kymmendö is a remote island in the south-inner Stockholm Archipelago, notable as the setting of August Strindberg's famous novel 'Hemsöborna' (1887) — widely considered one of the finest Swedish literary descriptions of archipelago life. Strindberg lived on the island and the novel's descriptions of skerries, storms, and island communities are drawn directly from his experience here. Today the island is unspoiled, with a few summer cottages and no commercial facilities. The anchorage in the sound is quiet and reliable. Visiting Kymmendö is a literary pilgrimage as much as a sailing destination — a way to understand the archipelago through one of its greatest writers.
Protected From
N · NE · E · W · NW
Exposed To
S · SE · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Bird sanctuary on surrounding small islets closed Apr 1–Jul 31. No fires. No facilities on the island.
Hazards
- !S and SW exposure to outer archipelago fetch
- !No facilities — fully self-sufficient required
- !Remote location — complex navigation in inner channels to reach
Skipper's Tips
- →Read Strindberg's 'Hemsöborna' before visiting — the island brought to life
- →The inner archipelago channels south of the island are perfect dinghy territory
- →Excellent swimming in the clear inner-archipelago water
- →One of the most historically and culturally significant islands in the archipelago
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Nynäshamn (18nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Season June–August. The literary connection makes this worthwhile for cultural sailors at any time in the summer. Very quiet — often alone even in July.
Recommended Anchor Types
Set Your Anchor Alarm to 55m
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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