Jurmo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
an island and a village in the Archipelago Sea
About Jurmo
Jurmo is a remote barren island with special nature, regarded as a "must" for those boating in the outer archipelago betweenNaguandUtö. The island has a chapel due to the remoteness, although traditionally inhabited by only four families (down to one person living there alone in the 1980s). Most of the island belongs to strict nature reserves or to the Archipelago Sea National Park, the latter providingsome services, in addition to those of the locals. According to a popular story, back in the 1500s the villagers lured passing cargo ships to run aground by lighting bonfires and then robbing the cargo from the shipwreck. When king Gustav I of Sweden heard about this he ordered the whole island and its residents to be burned down. Legend or not, such fire would actually explain the lack of w
Top Attractions in Jurmo
Explore the best things to see and do in Jurmo:
- ★Munkringar
- ★Nature hut
- ★Old windmill
- ★The beaches
- ★The chapel
- ★Very old chapel ruins
Where to Stay in Jurmo
- 🏨Moringharu camping site
- 🏨Norrgrannas
Jurmo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: