Things to do in Grisslehamn – 7 tips in the Roslagen archipelago

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Grisslehamn is located on Väddö in Roslagen and is a charming little coastal town, which is lively thanks to the Eckerölinjen that allows people to cruise back and forth to Åland. You can also come here to enjoy camping and nature, and perhaps to discover the Albert Engström Museum.

Grisslehamn in Roslagen

Grisslehamn is a small town in Roslagen that once had an important function when the post office moved here. Today, the small town is an important starting point for Eckerölinjen's cruises to Åland.

We have visited Grisslehamn with a camper van on a few different occasions, and we always enjoy coming here. We like the location on the coast, the fresh air and the nice atmosphere. Here we share seven tips on things to see and do in Grisslehamn.

1. camping at Grisslehamn marina & campsite

A nice way to experience Grisslehamn is to stay a few days with a camper or caravan at Grisslehamns Marina & Camping. We have been here on several occasions, but especially remember a sunny August weekend when we managed to get a fantastic spot right on the water.

That time it was high season and we suspected that it might be difficult to find a free space. So we called early in the morning, and the staff promised to get back to us if anything became available. Sure enough, they called back after an hour or so, and we were able to start rolling towards Grisslehamn!

Grisslehamns Marina & Camping is a large facility with a nice location by the water. There are camping and parking spaces for motorhomes and caravans, tent sites, cottages and a guest marina. The area also has restaurants, a service house, a sauna, adventure golf and other activities. The campsite has developed over the years and today offers several different types of sites, including those with a sea view.

When we arrived, we were initially given a spot a little way from the water, but when a spot closer to the sea became available, we asked if we could switch. It worked out perfectly! Here we were in a fantastic position, with the camper right on the water and the boating life just around the corner. Peter was even able to stand at the water's edge and clean the fish we had bought for dinner. These are the moments we love about camper life!

We also remember that there was an unusual caravan next to us, with a so-called slide out, i.e. a part that can be pushed out to create more space indoors. It's not every day you see a caravan like this in Sweden!

Good to know: The campsite is open all year round, but it is wise to book in advance, especially during the summer. Prices vary depending on the season and the type of site you choose. According to the facility's current information, a free day cruise with Eckerö Linjen is also included when booking a campsite or motorhome. Check the current conditions and offers before your visit.

2. Strolling in the harbour of Grisslehamn

You don't want to miss the cozy little harbor in Grisslehamn! It's easy to cycle here from the campsite, and here you can discover a truly charming little harbor with nice fishing boats.

There is also a parking space for motorhomes, which can accommodate a smaller number of vehicles.

In and around the harbor there are also several restaurants and cafes as well as a fish shop. Among the restaurants, for example, restaurant L8, which serves things like fish soup and shrimp sandwiches. We have bought goodies in the shop and in the restaurant we have had a nice chat with the owners.

3. Cruise to Åland with Eckerölinjen

Right next to the fishing port is the Eckerölinjen office. This is where you go if you are going to cruise to Åland. M/S Eckerö operates a daily route between Grisslehamn in Roslagen and Eckerö on Åland. The journey takes two hours one way and on board there are restaurants and tax-free shopping. We have been cruising here for a long time, but on recent visits we have stayed ashore.

READ MORE: Things to do in Åland – attractions and experiences

4. Enjoy the spa at Hotell Havsbaden

If you are not traveling by motorhome, or still want to experience a spa weekend, we can recommend the lovely Hotell Havsbaden. On one of our visits we asked to go in and have a look, and we were really drawn to a luxurious spa weekend in Roslagen... So fantastic!

We were allowed to step in and check out the spa area and it is probably one of the finest spas we have seen. There are lots of different small rooms with pools, saunas, jacuzzis and saunas. We avoided taking photos of people and therefore we could only take photos in some of the corners of the spa though.

At Hotell Havsbaden I found an anchor to photograph. Then it was "anchor hunting". There are plenty of them in Roslagen, we can promise!

5. Discover the surroundings by bike

We like to go on bike rides to see what the surrounding area has to offer.

On one of our bike rides in Grisslehamn we passed Grisslehamn Chapel. This fine little church, which was inaugurated in 1909, belongs to Väddö parish and is managed non-profit through a chapel association. We also found another anchor here!

6. Visit the Albert Engström Museum

Not far from the harbour and the chapel is the Albert Engström Museum. This is a fantastic little museum about the artist and writer Engström, who is perhaps best known for the drawing with the text "Kräftor kräva dessa drycker". Engström was born in 1869 in Lönneberga in Småland, and eventually ended up right here, by the sea in Grisslehamn.

You can visit the residential house, which is a short distance from the water, and the studio, which Albert Engström had built at the far end of the sea. Here we had a guided tour, which was very interesting. In the area there is also a copy of an optical telegraph that was inaugurated in 1796 and a café that is usually very popular. We highly recommend a visit here, but note that the museum is mainly open in the summer, so check the opening hours carefully.

READ MORE: Albert Engström's museum in Grisslehamn, Roslagen.

7. Take a trip to Singö

Another thing to do in Grisslehamn is to take a trip to the island of Singö. This island is located just north of Grisslehamn and there is a road connection. After we checked out of the campsite, we made an excursion here with the motorhome.

Here we stopped at Singö church. This fine red wooden church was inaugurated in 1753, on a site where it is believed that there was an earlier church since the 16th century. And do you see what we see? That's right, another anchor!

We also went to the eastern side of the island, where you can look out at the Svartklubben lighthouse. The lighthouse building was completed in 1820 and is "chubby" because it was built to burn coal. And yes, there was the last anchor for this post.

More things to do in Grisslehamn

In addition to our tips above, you can of course swim, fish, hike and cycle. There are bathing rocks in many places and a nice sandy beach next to Albert Engström's studio. Sport fishing is popular both from land and from a boat. When it comes to hiking, the Roslagsleden, which runs between Danderyd and Grisslehamn, is the most famous hiking trail.

In the summer, various events are also organised, such as a flea market in the marina and the so-called Postrodden. The latter is a race between Grisslehamn and Eckerö in Åland, commemorating the time when farmers on Väddö and Eckerö were obliged to transport mail and passengers across the Åland Sea.

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