We hope you enjoy your holiday at our newly built home (2016) in Österskär! Right next to the beach, the Archipelago, and Stockholm.<br>A 10-minute walk from the sandy beach and the beachside restaurant. <br><br>Österskär is one of the most exclusive suburbs of Northern Stockholm. The ocean is just a short walk away (300-400 metres) — in three directions. You can take a dip at the beach and at several swimming jetties. <br><br>The city of Stockholm is just a short drive away—only 30 minutes by car. You can get there by car or commuter train. A 5-minute walk from the train station. Private parking on the property. If you’re interested, you’re welcome to borrow one of our cars. <br><br>Bicycles, toys, and a large professional-grade trampoline are free to use as much as you like.<br><br>Our kitchen is well-equipped, and there are two outdoor grills—perfect for the deck. You’ll find several supermarkets in the area—10 minutes by bike, 5 by car, and 5 by train.<br><br>Restaurants: a nearby beachfront restaurant, sushi, pizza, Thai food, McDonald’s, good food, etc.<br><br>The history of the Österskär area<br>In 1906, the Roslagsbanan opened Österskär to freight traffic. Among other things, Österskär was home to a small star-shaped and quartz mine, as well as a manor house (Tuna Gard). During the 1900s, plans to develop Österskär into an upscale suburb were put into action, and several large villas were built along the coastline. Inspiration came from Djursholm and Saltsjöbaden. At that time, a beach, the Österskär Havsbadshotell (better known as Tan) was built, and the Österskär steamship pier was completed in 1912. During the 1920s and ’30s, more and more holiday homes were built, and it became a summer retreat for many Stockholmers. The large increase in full-time residents took off in the 1970s, and now more or less the entire peninsula is built up. Österskär has relatively high real estate prices compared to the rest of Sweden and is one of the exclusive suburbs of northern Stockholm.<br><br><br>