Örö is the perfect day trip destination – archipelago nature, history, and delicious food are just an hour away from the mainland.

Experience Örö in one day

🚤 Start your day at sea
Arrive by ferry from Kasnäs and get into the archipelago mood already during the journey.

🚲 Hop on a bike
Rent a bike from the Harbour Office – move quickly and see the barracks area, gun emplacements, and coastal cliffs in one day.

🌿 Dive into the island's history and nature
Start your visit with an experience-guided tour (30 min) for an engaging introduction to Örö's history and nature. Explore guided tours [here].

🍴 Treat yourself
Enjoy a buffet lunch at Restaurant 12" or take a picnic along for your day.

🪖 Step into history
Visit the impressive gun casemates and explore the bunkers – a time travel into history awaits.

🏞️ Discover the nature trails
Choose either the northern "red" trail (120 mm tour) 5.3 km through coastal meadows and bunkers, or the southern 6" trail (4.3 km), which leads to rocky shores and sand dunes.

🎁 At the end of the day
Stop by the Harbour Office for souvenirs, refreshments, and snacks before returning to the mainland.

Dining

• Restaurant 12" serves a tasty buffet lunch according to opening hours

• Picnic boxes or survival kits available from the harbour for your excursion

• RantaBistro: open during the summer season only

Tips and notes for day visitors

• The island is over 3 km long and attractions are spread out → you'll see more in less time by bike

• Cycling is not allowed on nature trails, but you can leave your bike at the trailhead, walk the trail, and return to your bike

• Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

• Örö's nature is delicate – do not pick plants or stones, and respect animals and the environment

• Download Örö's map (pdf) in advance: