Nämndö
Nämndö Sound · Nämndösund
59°13.6'N 18°38.9'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
55m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
55m
55m on excellent mud in 2–4m. One of the more reliably sheltered anchorages in the inner-outer archipelago transition zone. W and NW are the only exposed directions — in those conditions the narrowness of the sound keeps seas manageable.
About This Anchorage
Nämndö is a quiet island in the inner-outer archipelago transition zone south of the Sandhamn fairway. Less visited than Grinda or Finnhamn despite equally good holding and shelter, Nämndö is popular with Stockholm sailors who know the archipelago well and prefer calm over café culture. The island has a small summerhouse community and a basic gästhamn. Ornö, the large forested island across the sound, is one of the largest uninhabited islands in the archipelago and is a nature reserve. Together they create an excellent sheltered anchorage with extensive dinghy-exploration potential in the surrounding islets and bays.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S · SW
Exposed To
W · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Bird sanctuary islets around Ornö closed to landing Apr 1–Jul 31. Gästhamn on Nämndö: 150–200 SEK/night.
Hazards
- !Narrow passages in the sound require careful chart navigation
- !W and NW fetch from outer archipelago can be stronger than expected in the sound
- !No provisions on the island — provision at Dalarö before arriving
Skipper's Tips
- →One of the quietest overnight anchorages in the southern archipelago — rarely crowded even in peak season
- →Explore Ornö by dinghy — the nature reserve island has beautiful old-growth forest
- →Good base for day sails south to Utö or north to Sandhamn
- →The mud holding is so reliable that a 30m chain scope is often sufficient
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Dalarö (9nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
Season June–August. The calm, sheltered character makes this viable in May and September as well. Closest of the 'quiet' anchorages to Nynäshamn ferry terminal for crew changes.
Recommended Anchor Types
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