Arholma Nord Archipelago Lodge

Arholma Nord is a lovely spot for a romantic weekend, family trip, or time with friends, and the food and drinks are excellent. There’s loads to do around the island: swim from the cliffs or the small beach, picnic on the mountain with a great view, take a zip-line, or try mountain biking, kayaking, or stand-up paddling. You can also visit the former military base, now a museum, which is a must-see with a guide. There’s live music, too, and forest for picking mushrooms and berries. A real gem in the Stockholm archipelago.

The food is a highlight, with meat and fish cooked just right and a buffet of sides. Arholma Nord is a great choice for a family holiday or a romantic weekend. There’s plenty to do on Arholma, including swimming, a small beach, zip-lining, mountain biking, kayaking, and stand-up paddling. The former military base is now a museum, too. It’s a real gem in the Stockholm archipelago.

We went with the family in early May, before the restaurant and accommodation opened for the season, planning to grill and take in the lovely views. Then we realized we’d left our disposable grill at home. Some Arholma Nord staff were there doing repairs, and they were so welcoming and helpful. They showed us around and let us use one of the outdoor grills, even supplying the charcoal and fire starter. That was really kind of them. We’ll be back for a few nights in high season.

We had a great stay in the little cabin by the water. It was simple but really lovely, and the shared facilities were what you’d expect at a high-end campsite. Breakfast was great, and the restaurant food was tasty, especially with the unlimited salad buffet.