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STF Stora Kalholmen Hostel

Simple and tranquil stay in outer archipelago nature reserve

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About the accommodation

Stora Kalholmen is located on the border of the outermost islands in the Stockholm archipelago. The whole island is a nature reserve. Here you will experience the simplicity and tranquility of island life.
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Stora Kalholmen is located in the central archipelago between Finnhamn and Möja. Stora and Lilla Kalholmen form a lagoon-like natural harbor. The islands are connected by a charming little bridge. The nature trails lead between blueberry rice and pine forest to the countless cliffs in all directions of the compass. Here you can always find your own spot to rest.

Stora Kalholmen has no shops, no restaurants and no breakfast service. Everything you want to eat during your days on the island, you must therefore bring with you. In the guest kitchen there is only cold running water and the toilet consists of two nice dry toilets in the yard. Simplicity is the big thing on Kalholmen. The luxury consists of nature, wonderful sunsets – and the electric sauna.

The house has four rooms with 14 beds. There is also a shared kitchen and a nice dining room with a fireplace. Cozy in all weathers. Outdoors there are barbecues and outdoor furniture. In addition, there are four small cottages with between two and five beds. A total of 29 beds can be offered. Pillows and duvets are available in all beds, but you need to bring your own sheets. If you would rather rent sheets, please note that these must be pre-ordered at the time of booking.

The archipelago is fantastic even outside the summer months, and we are happy to welcome groups by prior arrangement.

You will always find the island manager Eva on site. She takes care of you and the island. Our company also runs STF Svartsö Hotel & Hostel on Svartsö.

Our service

  • Guest kitchen

    Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. The kitchen is shared with other guests.

  • Pets allowed

    Some rooms are available in which pets may accompany guests.

  • Sauna

    A sauna is available.

  • Family room

    Room with at least 4 beds within the same room.

  • <1 km to bathing site

    Less than 1 kilometer to bathing site.

  • Book your own house

    It is possible to book the entire accommodation.

  • Groups

    Group booking is available for a minimum of 10 people.

  • Conference

    Meeting-/conference rooms are available upon request.

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    Contact and opening hours

    Address:

    Stora Kalhomens brygga
    13034 Skälvik

    Travel options
    The hostel is open from April until November. You can get to us by using regular traffic from Stockholm, Ljusterö or by Nordsydlinjen. Waxholmsbolaget has regular trips from Strömkajen in Stockholm and from Åsättra bridge on Ljusterö.

    For regular traffic:
    Waxholmsbolaget from Strömkajen in Stockholm (outside the Grand Hotel). For schedules please visit www.waxholmsbolaget.se or call 08-679 58 30.

    You are also welcome to visit by using your own boat.

    GPS-coordinates

    N59.453899°, E18.82443°

    Contact:

    +46 703778245 info@storakalholmen.se

    Check-in and check-out times:

    Check in (from): 12:00
    Check out (to): 11:30

    Opening hours

    2023:
    1 April – 31 October
    2024:
    1 April – 31 October

    Number of rooms

    8

    Number of beds

    26-50

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    Sustainability

    • Sustainability pledge

      Sustainability pledge

      The accommodation has taken the STF Sustainability pledge on working sustainably in their daily operations and involve you as a guest.

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    We believe that when more people discover our beautiful nature, more people will want to protect it. By being a member, you contribute to the work to influence for a more sustainable tourism and outdoor life. Become a member today.

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