A coastal industrial town in eastern Sweden with a deep-water port and steel industry. The surrounding archipelago includes 200+ small islands and rocky shores.
Oxelösund sits on Sweden's eastern coast, where cargo ships dock at one of the country's largest steel plants while fishing boats bob in the old town harbor. Walk through the underground tunnels of Femörefortet coastal artillery, spot sea eagles from the cliffs of Femöre Nature Reserve, or learn about archipelago life at the Skärgårdsmuseum. The town spreads across a peninsula, with industrial zones and rocky shores creating distinct neighborhoods.
Getting to Oxelösund
Stockholm Skavsta Airport lies 20 kilometers north of Oxelösund. Drive south on Road 53 from Nyköping (15 kilometers away) to reach the town. Sörmlandstrafiken operates regular buses connecting to surrounding towns. From Stockholm, drive 115 kilometers south, which takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Exploring Gamla Oxelösund
Walk the narrow streets of the old town district to see its preserved 19th-century layout. The Skärgårdsmuseum displays fishing nets, boat-building tools, and photographs from the 1800s to today. Join guided walks through the district from June to August to learn about former taverns and fishermen's houses, many still wearing their traditional red and yellow paint.
Swimming and Outdoor Areas
Walk the marked trails (2-5 kilometers) through Femöre Nature Reserve's 235 hectares of pine forest to reach rocky shores and Baltic Sea viewpoints. Jogersö island has three sandy beaches with changing rooms, showers, and roped swimming areas. The island's camping ground operates from May to September with spaces for tents and caravans. Look for designated barbecue spots with provided firewood throughout both areas.
Military Sites and Industry
Explore 1960s military tunnels at Femörefortet with guided tours through the coastal defense system. See two 7.5 cm gun installations and walk through the underground command center. Tours run daily in summer and on weekends during spring and fall. Visit the Railway Museum on weekends to see locomotives from the 1900s and learn how the railway connected SSAB Oxelösund steel plant (operating since 1917) to Sweden's mining regions.
