About the section
The section on Möja holds many secrets. The 10.4 km of gravel road around the eastern and southern coasts may seem monotonous at first glance, but the reality is quite different.
Möja has wonderful small villages in Långvik, Ramsmora, Löka, Berg and Hamn. Each of these is worth a visit in itself. In Långvik, you will find a restaurant and a summer store, in Ramsmora, by the ferry pier, there is a small art museum, in Berg, there are several restaurants, a heritage museum, accommodation an outdoor dance hall an a church. In Hamn, you will feel the echoes of the past. On the eastern coast, the trail makes a detour out to the sea, on a beautiful path with a magical spot as a reward.
You will not want to leave Möja.
How do I hike the section?
If you are going to hike the section from one end to the other, we recommend that you walk from Långvik to Ramsmora, to Löka, to Berg, and finally to Hamn. Do not miss the detour to the eastern coast, where you will want to stop for a while.
Do not view the stage on Möja as a limitation; see it as an opportunity.
The stages of Möja, Svartsö, and Sandhamn are very well connected. You can also add Ingmarsö and Finnhamn if you are eager for new discoveries.
Trail Markings
Follow the trail marked with ribbons and arrows where blue represents the sea, the yellow represents the sun, and a reflecting center line represents the shimmering horizon. This also makes the trail visible in the light of a headlamp.
The marking of the trail is done in one direction, either clockwise or anti-clockwise according to “How to hike the section?”. Where it is obvious where you should walk the marking is sporadic, where it is unclear or at intersections the marking is much closer together. If you do not see a marking continue straight on the path you are on or check out your position in the digital map.
Accessibility on the trail
On Möja, you have many options if you have a stroller, or if you are in a wheelchair or if you have limited mobility. The ferry stops at the villages of Berg, Löka, Ramsmora, and Långvik. This allows you to explore these places and also take the ferry between them. The entire Stockholm Archipelago Trail is on gravel roads, except for the detour to the eastern coast in the middle of the island.
Frequently asked questions about Möja?
At Ramsmora ferry quay, there is a museum dedicated to Roland Svensson, a famous archipelago artist. The museum is well worth a visit.
If you are on Möja at the end of August, you might find mushrooms, if you are lucky.
Across from Coop in Berg, you will find the tourist information. There, you can get the nice tourist map and suggestions for other activities during the summer. You can also find it at the hostel, a few hundred meters north of Berg on the gravel road.
About Möja
Möja is a large island in the Stockholm central archipelago, on the border of the outer archipelago, in Värmdö Municipality. It is an island with approximately 150 year-round residents. During the summer, Möja is very popular due to its picturesque surroundings.
The island has had a permanent population since the Viking Age. Möja was mentioned in texts in the 13th century, and by the 16th century, there were eleven large farms on the island.
During the Russian raids in 1719, the entire island was burned down.
In the 20th century, Möja was known for its strawberries and fish that were rowed into Stockholm.
Today, Möja has a grocery store, a restaurant (weekends during the low season) and accommodation that is open year-round. In the summer, more restaurants, additional accommodations, various craft shops, an outdoor dance hall and other amenities open up.
More information about Möja.
Plan your trip
On Möja, there are five ferry quays that access the trail. You can reach these from Sollenkroka (Värmdö) or from Stockholm City via Vaxholm. During the summer, you can also take the North-South line.
Search for Berg, Långvik, Ramsmora, Löka, or Möja Ström in the Google travel planner below.
Eat, sleep and do on Möja
On Möja, there is a wide range of accommodations, food, and activities.
In Långvik, you will find Jeppes Restaurant and also Karlbergs Pensionat. In Berg, there is a summer bakery, a fish restaurant in the summer, a pizza stand, and Möja Inn. You can also stay at Möja Vandrarhem which is open year-round.
There are several museums to visit and there is kayak & bike rental among other things.
See VisitMöja for varoius suggestions for food, accommodation and activities.
Möja is a special place, regardless of the season. Give yourself time to enjoy Möja. Check out Explore Archipelago for more ideas.
The right of public access – an obligation when venturing into nature
In Sweden we have a common law called “The Right of public access”. It is fantastic to have the freedom to roam but it comes with obligations. The existence of the Stockholm Archipelago Trail is solely thanks to the goodwill of all landowners. In nature, we respect all people, all animals, and all protected areas. We leave only footprints behind and we take only memories with us.
Please take whatever garbage you generate back to the mainland where waste management works and is available. On the islands it is expensive and complicated. Please use public toilets or make sure that there is no trace left behind.
From March to September, dogs must always be kept on a leash.
Respect fire bans and absolutely do not light fires on the rocks. They crack.
Read more here