page_title: Sandhamn
section_title: Notable structures
hierarchical_section_title: Sandhamn / Notable structures
caption_attribution_description: Svenska: Sandhamns kapell (Eknö 5:525)English: Sandhamn chapel in Sandhamn, Stockholm archipelago. Built 1934-35. Djurö, Möja och Nämdö parish, Church of Sweden. This is a photo of a protected building in Sweden, number 21300000027701 in the RAÄ buildings database.
context_page_description: Sandhamn is a small settlement in the central-peripheral part of the Stockholm Archipelago in central-eastern Sweden, approximately 50 km east of Stockholm. Sandhamn is located on the island Sandön, which is, however, colloquially referred to as Sandhamn.
  One of the most important natural ports in the archipelago with easy access to the Swedish capital, Sandhamn has been popular for pleasure boating since the late 19th century. It is known for its tavern, its clubhouse, and its harbour.
  While the settlement only has a hundred permanent inhabitants, the number of residents increases to 2-3,000 during the summer. Sandhamn receives an additional 100,000 visitors annually. Most of the inhabitants are entrepreneurs but many also have regular jobs. For example, two of the major employers on the island, other than the restaurants and bed & breakfasts, are the Swedish Maritime Administration and the local police force.
  The harbor can receive 350 ships, while up to 150 boats can be moored on the neighboring island Lökholmen. Sandhamn is connected to the mainland by ferry lines departing from Stavsnäs and Stockholm, operated by Waxholmsbolaget and Cinderellabåtarna.
context_section_description: The tower used by the pilots was built in 1962.  Next to it is the simple chapel characteristic for the archipelago and inaugurated in 1935.
  The central area of the town is a mixture of traditional log houses and summer villas from the start of the 20th century.  Later additions have been adapted to the historical context on the island.
  The buildings in the harbour area itself are of more recent date, including shops, bakeries, cafés, hostels, and taverns.
  South of the settlement is the sandpit which gave the island its name.  The sand was sold as ballast for sailing ships well into the 20th century, and as construction material during the first half of that century.
  The Customs House, built in 1752, is one of the most characteristic buildings on the island.  It has a room devoted to the memory of Elias Sehlstedt.  The Sandhamn Museum is housed in the former residence of the customs officer (tullvaktsstugan).
  In the western part of the town is the cottage of artist Axel Sjöberg (Sjöbergsgården).
  The large anchors in the harbour have served to moor ships since the 18th century.
  The Strindberg garden
caption: Sandhamn chapel in Sandhamn, Stockholm archipelago. Built 1934-35. Djurö, Möja och Nämdö parish, Church of Sweden.
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