If you haven't dined at this cafe, you haven't been to Vaxholm. Vaxholms Hembygdsgårds Café is part of the Vaxholm heritage community and offers traditional Swedish food and pastries. The restaurant is located in a historic building that dates back to the 19th century and has a charming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a meal or coffee surrounded by historical artefacts and exhibits showcasing local culture and history.
The cafe is open on weekends in May and daily from 1 June to September.
The most popular is Skagen Toast. Homemade Skagen pastry with hand-peeled shrimp served on toast with lemon and a sprig of dill.
Cold-smoked salmon with dill stewed potatoes Norwegian fjord salmon with homemade dill stewed potatoes served with a lemon slice and a sprig of dill.
Shrimp Salad Hembygdsgården Hand-peeled shrimp, egg, lettuce, baby spinach, tomato, cucumber, melon and paprika, served with Rhode Island sauce.
Smoked prawns with fried sourdough bread and homemade garlic aioli sauce.
Chevre Chaud Grilled goat cheese with baked beets and caramelised walnuts on fried sourdough bread and seasonal salad.
Småland cheese strips with stewed port, capers and beets.
Waffles with fresh berries, raspberry jam and cream.
Pancakes with fresh berries, raspberry jam and cream.
Sandwiches
Shrimp Sandwich Hand-peeled shrimp on tea cake with lettuce, mayonnaise, egg, tomato, cucumber, lemon and dill sprig.
Sturgeon sandwich Grilled marinated sturgeon fillet with lettuce, red onion and dill on organic sourdough bread baked in a stone oven.
Very very bon appetit!!!
The sea route from Stockholm to Vaxholm is an unforgettable experience. Here you can fully enjoy the beauty of the Stockholm archipelago. The journey begins in the very center of the city, where you can admire the stunning view of Stockholm from the deck of the ship.
As the ship weeds out of the city and into the archipelago, the landscape changes dramatically. Rocky islands with their pine trees and small cottages create a peaceful atmosphere. The water is calm and the summer sun gives the sea a deep blue color.
The sailing to Vaxholm takes about 45 minutes and includes several islands and islets where you can see historic cottages and summer houses. The route passes through narrow channels, small ports and harbors where boats of all shapes and sizes are moored.
All in all, the sailing route from Stockholm to Vaxholm is a great way to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of summer Sweden.
Arriving in Vaxholm, you plunge into the special atmosphere of island life.
Vaxholm is an island located about 30 km east of Stockholm. The island is a popular tourist destination, known for its picturesque old town, which has well-preserved wooden houses and cobbled streets. The island also has a well-preserved fortress built in the 16th century. The fortress is open to visitors and offers a glimpse into the military history of the island. Vaxholm is known for its seafood and traditional Swedish cuisine.
To end the day at sunset, kayaking through the canals and straits around the largest natural reserve in the Stockholm archipelago makes this day unforgettable.
