Gotska Sandön National Park

Gotlands län

Gotska Sandön is an island without a harbour, making the landing itself an important part of trip planning. Summer passenger boats operate from Nynäshamn or Fårösund and must be booked in advance.

What should I know before planning a trip to Gotska Sandön?

Gotska Sandön is reached by private boat or passenger boat. The island has no harbour, so boarding and landing take place under special conditions, and visitors need to manage transfers and walking through sandy, uneven terrain.

A remote pebble and sand beach on the west coast of Gotska Sandön, with breaking waves and forest in the background. — Robin

Source: Sweden's National Parks: Gotska Sandön – Visit the park · Last verified: 8 September 2026

Boat schedules, landing arrangements and weather-related operational conditions are dynamic and must be checked before travel.

An island without a harbour

Official information emphasises that Gotska Sandön has no harbour, which directly affects how passenger boats land visitors.

Summer passenger boats

Passenger boats operate in summer from Nynäshamn and Fårösund, and tickets need to be booked in advance.

Limited accessibility

The lack of a harbour and the sandy terrain make the island difficult to access for people with physical limitations.

Plan around the transport

Because access depends on boat travel, current schedules, weather, rules and practical information should be checked close to departure.