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Resarö

Stockholm, Sweden · Europe

About Resarö

Resarö works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rindö, 21km from Stockholm Archipelago.

Resarö is a town located in Stockholm, Sweden. With a population of 3,249, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Resarö sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Resarö to your route.

About Resarö

Resarö is an island in the Stockholm archipelago and a locality in Vaxholm Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. The island is divided into four populated areas: Överby, Ytterby, Storäng, Engarn and Ladvik, of which Ytterby notably is the most famous one because of its local mine. It had 3,212 inhabitants in 2020.

Read more Resarö includes the hamlet of Ytterby, famous for the discovery of several rare-earth elements in a local mine. At its southern end, the island is crossed by county road 274, with a bridge to the south linking it to the island of Kullö and, via that, to the Vaxholm urban area. To the west, a bridge links to the mainland via the islet of Bullerholmen. Local roads connect the county road with centres of population to the north of the island. Except for the winter months, passenger ships of the Waxholmsbolaget call at a pier in Ytterby, providing a connection to Vaxholm town and Stockholm city.

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Resarö offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Resarö located?

Resarö is located in Stockholm, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 59.4291 latitude, 18.3339 longitude.

What is the population of Resarö?

Resarö has a population of approximately 3,249 people, making it a town in Sweden.

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Quick Information

Population
3,249
Continent
Europe
Country
Sweden
Region
Stockholm
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
59.4291, 18.3339

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Sweden

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114 14
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.

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Worth the detour from Resarö

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Skansen Open-Air Museum

The world's first open-air museum, founded in 1891, displaying 150 historic Swedish buildings and a Nordic zoo on Djurgården island.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Vasa Museum

Home to the almost fully intact 17th-century warship Vasa that sank on her maiden voyage, the most visited museum in Scandinavia.

18 km · about 20 min drive

museum

ABBA The Museum

An interactive museum dedicated to Sweden's most famous pop group, where visitors can virtually perform with ABBA's holographic avatars.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Gröna Lund

Stockholm's historic waterfront amusement park on the island of Djurgården with over 30 attractions and live concerts.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Stockholm's medieval old town on an island, a maze of cobblestone alleys, colourful facades, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Prize Museum.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Stockholm City Hall

The iconic waterfront building where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each December, with a golden mosaic hall and a tower offering city views.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Stockholm Archipelago

A vast chain of approximately 30,000 islands stretching from Stockholm into the Baltic, ranging from bustling to utterly deserted.

21 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Drottningholm Palace

The private residence of the Swedish royal family, a UNESCO-listed 17th-century palace with a Chinese Pavilion and Baroque theatre.

28 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Resarö.

Vaxholm

🇸🇪 Sweden

3 km awayPop. 4,849

Rindö

🇸🇪 Sweden

5 km awayPop. 1,100

Åkersberga

🇸🇪 Sweden

6 km awayPop. 32,659

Kummelnäs

🇸🇪 Sweden

9 km awayPop. 3,360

Boo

🇸🇪 Sweden

11 km awayPop. 24,052

Brevik

🇸🇪 Sweden

12 km awayPop. 8,024

Gustavsberg

🇸🇪 Sweden

12 km awayPop. 20,774

Lidingö

🇸🇪 Sweden

13 km awayPop. 42,466

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