Utö (Sweden), part-4.

Something about Utö

Utö is situated farthest out in the southern part of the Stockholm archipelago and is renowned for its many hours of sunshine.
Pack a picnic basket an discover on your own the cliffs, beaches and beautiful nature of Utö. Also discover the unique geology of the island. From the windmill, built in 1791, you'll have the best view of Utö. The oldest iron mines in Sweden Mining started on Utö in the 12th century.Today there are traces of the mining era in the deep waterfilled mine holes, the big piles of mine tailings and Lurgatan with its old houses, 18th century, where the miners lived. In the small mining museum, open every day in summer, you can learn about the history of the mines and look at interesting collections from that time. The harbour and Gruvbyn Utö has got one of the largest guestharbours of the archipelago; there is room for 260 boats. The big servicehouse, Hamnboden, offers high standard with shower and sauna facilities, toilets and laundry. Here is the harbour reception where you book your camping place and rent a bike. There is also a kiosk and an icecream and a coffeebar.Nearby is the boutique Hamnmagasinet - beauty and good taste combined with functionality. Overlooking the harbour is the charming Utö Värdshus, which appeals to both seafarers and landlubbers with its genuine archipelago atmosphere and its exquisite cuisine (from http://www.utoturistbyra.se/index_ie.html).