Gullkrona by boat – a family island adventure

Gullkrona is especially well suited to families with children who want to combine a boat trip, time in nature and a small expedition ashore. The island's nature and troll trail give the day its own programme, but instead of a busy schedule, leave room for the children's discoveries and time together. Couples can also make the day a relaxed walking trip.

Gullkrona is an island of about 45 hectares in Nagu (Nauvo), on the western edge of Gullkronafjärden. Its maritime history goes back to the 18th century, as the island was once on a shipping lane, and its residents have traditionally lived from fishing and piloting. Gullkrona was a popular guest harbour for a long time, but landing was restricted in 2008. The harbour reopened in 2019, and in 2022 Gullkrona was chosen as Guest Harbour of the Year.

In 2022, the largest private marine protected area in the Archipelago Sea, about 4,800 hectares, was established around the island on the initiative of local landowners. Plenty of bladderwrack and meadows of eelgrass grow in the shallow waters along the shore, blue mussels live there, and the islets in the area are nesting sites for many birds. Boating, swimming and fishing are allowed. Let's give the birds peace to nest and pass the nesting islets at a suitable distance.

A day fee is charged for day visits, that is visits of up to three hours, and it is paid at the harbour office. The harbour fee includes outdoor toilets and hand-washing points, two dishwashing points, a barbecue area with electric grills, electricity, waste sorting and Eva's Museum.

In summer, Gullkrona has a restaurant and a bistro as well as two saunas, which are booked at the harbour office or by phone. You can also rent a SUP board on the island, and there is a disc golf course. Check the current opening hours, prices and booking instructions on Gullkrona's own website.

Harbour rules apply: pets must be kept on a lead ashore and on the jetties, open fires are prohibited and barbecuing is only allowed at the barbecue area, camping is only allowed at the designated spot and quiet hours are 23:00–07:00. Waste is sorted into the collection bins next to the ferry jetty.

Rescue equipment such as ladders, lifebuoys and fire extinguishers can be found on the jetties, and first aid supplies and a medicine cabinet are at the harbour office.