Utklippan
Sweden's southernmost skerry, an isolated island in the Baltic with a red cast-iron lighthouse and a breeding ground for seals and seabirds; boats can take you there in summer.
Utklippan lies about 15 km from the mainland and consists of two barren rocky islets. Its 19th-century lighthouse is still operating, and a basic youth hostel stands nearby. Grey seals often sunbathe around the rocks, and the island is also a birdwatching hotspot. In summer, charter or small tour boats sail there from the Sturkö or Tjurkö area. Weather has a major impact on trips, so check conditions before setting out.
Opening hours
Summer boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Tjurkö Stenhuggeri
- Kungsholm Fortress
- Drottningskär Citadel
- Stumholmen
- Admiralty Church & Rosenbom
- Swedish Naval Museum (Marinmuseum)
- Karlskrona Naval Base & Dockyard
- Stortorget, Trinity Church & Fredrik Church