With over 6,000 islands, islets, and reefs Sweden’s Sankt Anna Archipelago is ideally explored by kayak and perfect for wild camping. With a mixture of old bedrock and a geologically young landscape, it’s one of those lesser-known magical places that you will always long to return to. Widely regarded as one of Scandinavia’s best kayaking destinations, its limited sea traffic and infinite routes amongst the maze of islands and skerries make it a paradise for paddlers of all skill levels. Other reasons to keep visiting are the diversity of plant and animal life and ever-changing scenery, with the land rising by 2-3 millimeters annually and new land appearing yet in the outer archipelago.
The following journal entries capture the mood and magic of the region over a five-day trip this past August.