To Sottunga by Your Own Boat – A Boater’s Guide to Strandhugget
Can you come to Sottunga by your own boat?
Yes – and guests arriving by their own boat arevery welcome.
Sottunga guest harbour is located right in the centre of the village, and Strandhugget BnB is right next to the harbour. When you arrive by boat, you are just a short walk from your accommodation, the restaurant and the island’s services.
The most important thing is to contact us in advance and let us know that you are arriving by your own boat. Please also tell us your boat’s length, draft and estimated arrival time, so that we can reserve a suitable berth for you.
This is especially important in July, when Sottunga guest harbour is popular and busy. Normally there is plenty of space, but in July the situation can change quickly.
What is available at Sottunga guest harbour?
The guest harbour has the main services needed by visiting boaters:
fuel
electricity
fresh water
showers
toilets
sauna
sewage holding tank disposal
restaurant
guest berths
The harbour services are all close to Strandhugget. Salteriet restaurant is about 100 metres from Strandhugget.
How long does it take to reach Sottunga?
If you travel at around 20 knots, Sottunga is surprisingly close to many popular boating destinations in the Archipelago Sea and Åland.
The times below are approximate. Actual travel time depends on the route, weather and the distance of the actual fairway route.
Starting pointApprox. distanceTravel time at 20 knotsSeglinge6 NMabout 20 minMariehamn22 NMabout 1 h 5 minKorpoström28 NMabout 1 h 25 minNauvo37 NMabout 1 h 50 minVästanfjärdapprox. 40 NMapprox. 2 hTurkuapprox. 58 NMapprox. 3 h
Please note: these times are calculated using an average speed of 20 knots and are not navigation instructions. In the archipelago, speed should always be adjusted to the fairways, visibility, weather and other traffic.
Why stop in Sottunga?
Sottunga is a great place to stop along your boating route. You do not need to try to see and do everything in one evening.
Once your boat is safely moored, you can walk a few steps to Strandhugget, take a shower, have dinner at Salteriet and spend some time by the sea.
Sottunga’s small church is right next to the harbour. If you want to explore a little further, there is also the beautiful fishing harbour of Skage and peaceful coastal rocks where you can simply relax and enjoy the archipelago.
Sottunga municipality also provides free bicycles for visitors, making it easy to explore the island without a car.
What if you arrive late?
If you already know that you will arrive late in the evening, let us know when you contact us. This way we know when to expect you and can provide any additional arrival information if needed.
We want arriving in Sottunga by boat to be as easy as possible. That is why it is a good idea to let us know your estimated arrival time before you set off.
An evening in Sottunga
We think the best thing about Sottunga for boaters is its simplicity.
Boat to the berth.
A shower.
Dinner.
A walk around the island.
A glass of something good.
Strandhugget breakfast in the morning.
Then it is time to continue your journey.
Sottunga is not a place where you need to rush from one activity to another. It is a place where you can stop and relax.
Sottunga for boaters – in brief
Can you come to Sottunga by your own boat?
Yes. Sottunga guest harbour welcomes visiting boaters.
Can you stay at Strandhugget with your own boat?
Yes. Strandhugget is located right next to the guest harbour.
Do you need to let us know if you are arriving by boat?
Yes. Contact us before your arrival and tell us your estimated arrival time, boat length and draft. This allows us to reserve a suitable berth for you.
How much does the berth cost?
The berth is charged according to the current price list of Sottunga guest harbour.
Is there fuel at the harbour?
Yes.
Is electricity and water available?
Yes.
Are there showers and a sauna?
Yes.
Is there a restaurant at the harbour?
Yes. Salteriet is located right next to the guest harbour.
What is the most important thing to remember?
Let us know in advance that you are arriving by your own boat and tell us your boat length, draft and estimated arrival time – especially in July.
