Visit Oxelösund

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Museums, churches and cultural events

A church that looks like a lighthouse, unique sculpture parks honouring the theme Faith, Hope and Love, the exciting underground fort Femörefortet from the Cold War, the archipelago museum, art galleries and many exciting events to see and experience.

Femörefort
Blasted into the primary rocks of Femörehuvud is a top-secret military facility that dates back to the days of the Cold War. Experience how the cannons and the soldiers were expected to prevent an invasion of Sweden. Learn how the fort's 70 men could live confined 20 metres underground for up to 30 days. Open daily during the summer and open for groups year round.
Information and reservations tel. +46 (0)155-383 50, www.femorefortet.se

Archipelago museum
Experience archipelago life from days gone by with a visit to Grantorpet in Gamla Oxelösund. Grantorpet is set up as an old homestead and houses a new exhibition every year. Free admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday during the summer.
+46 (0)155 365 31

Churches
St Botvids church is situated on a cliff, looks like a lighthouse and is built of concrete with a golden cross to signal ships in from the sea. Botvid is the patron saint of the Sörmland coast and namesake for the church which was built i 1957 and designed by architect Rolf Bergh. Information tapes are available in several languages.
Open daily may-august 9 am to 7 pm. Oxelösund's parish +46 (0)155 29 34 00, www.svenskakyrkan.se/oxelosund

Stjärnholms Church dates from 1660 and is open daily during the summer. The church was built by the General Customs Director Wilhelm Drakenhielm and his wife Anna Maria after they inherited the Stjärnholm estate. The church is owned by the Oxelösund Parish and has recently been refurbished.

Frösängs Chapel and the older part of the cemetery were designed by Erik Gunnar Asplund in 1938. The Summer Night Music concert (Musik i sommarkväll) is organised in the chapel every summer.

Cultural environments
Gamla Oxelösund has many beautifully restored buildings and a vibrant archipelago habitat with a maritime tavern that dates back to the 1600s, an archipelago museum, the conference centre Mästerlotsen and culture trails that introduce you to the origin of Oxelösund.

The castle Stjärnholms slott dates back to the 1600s. The areas around the castle including the church, stables, and sculpture park are designed for relaxation and pleasure. Today the castle is a hotel, conference centre and diocesan estate. +46 (0)155-22 27 00, www.stjarnholm.se

Femörehuvud, with the old lighthouse from 1867 far out on the cliffs, is a fantastic destination for anyone wanting to experience the true essence of the sea. Rent the old lighthouse quarters for small gatherings or as overnight accommodations. Below ground the fort Femörefortet, a Cold War military site, has been preserved. Open for visits every day in summer and for groups year round. For information contact the Tourist Centre at +46 (0)155-383 50, www.femorefortet.se

Sculptures
Stjärnholm's sculpture park, in lovely natural surroundings, has 40 sculptures that pay tribute to the theme Faith, Hope and Love.

Public art is on display at many locations throughout Oxelösund. Visit Fiskehamnen to see Jessica Fleetwood's Ståltheten (Pride) from 2000, the fountain Vågen at Järntorget by Leo Janis Brieditis inauguration 1975, or the toy sculpture Siffror by Lena Lervik dated 1969 near Jogersö seaside resort are just a few of all the wonderful pieces.For more information contact Culture Coordinator Lars Midbjer, tel. +46 (0)155 383 57.