Östhammar: History, Trails and Krutudden

Östhammar combines more than 650 years of history with walking trails, contemporary art and relaxing hours by the water. Those looking for a mix of discovering the town, culture and outdoor activities during their holiday will find a range of options here for spending time together. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Östhammar can serve as a starting point for your own priorities – from a historical tour to a family-friendly outdoor swimming pool.

Discover history at several stops

The town’s history can be explored in various ways. The historical audio trail leads to seven locations with QR code signs. At each of these locations, you can listen to stories about the respective place. This makes the tour particularly vivid, as the individual stops remain more than just names and are connected with their respective stories. Guided town walks can also be booked in Östhammar, allowing you to learn more about the town’s history.

A prominent historical building is Societetshuset Källör. Together with a warm-water bath and a cold-water bath, it was part of the Östhammar seaside bathing establishment. Construction of the building began in 1885. Today, Källör is the last larger building on the waterfront promenade to have survived from Östhammar’s spa resort era and from its time as a trading and shipping town. Those interested in the development of the town and its various historical influences will find a particularly concentrated point of reference here.

Östhammar Church is also part of the town’s history: it was inaugurated in 1675. For practical orientation, it is also worth noting that the church has an accessible entrance, an accessible toilet and a hearing loop. Frösåkers Hembygdsgård comprises a historic complex of ten old buildings; most of them once stood in the centre of Östhammar. In summer, waffles are served at the Hembygdsgård’s Våffelstugan – an opportunity to combine a visit with a regionally influenced break.

Art, Walking Trails and Time Outdoors

Around five exhibitions of contemporary art are held each year in the art space at Kulturhuset Storbrunn. The cultural offering thus complements the historical sites with a contemporary perspective on art. Depending on your travel plans, you can combine a visit to an exhibition with a town walk or another cultural destination.

Hälsans Stig is ideal for getting some exercise. The loop in Östhammar is 4 km long and easy to walk. This makes the route a clearly defined option for incorporating a walk into your daily schedule without focusing your stay exclusively on sightseeing. If you would rather hear about the town while walking, you can choose the historical audio trail instead.

Krutudden is a scenic recreational area located just a short walk from the centre of Östhammar, Sjötorget and the bus station. It has a family-friendly outdoor swimming pool with large lawns and a sandy beach. For families, this location offers a different way to spend the day than the cultural attractions: after history and art, you can spend a longer period outdoors without giving up your bearings based on the starting points mentioned above.

Choose the Right Starting Point for Your Trip

When looking for accommodation in Östhammar, it is worth first organising the experiences you would like to have during your holiday. If historical buildings, the town’s history and art are the main focus, planning a route with several stops in Östhammar is a good option. For families who would like to combine culture with a break by the water and time at the outdoor swimming pool, Krutudden is one of the key destinations. The short walk from the centre, Sjötorget and the bus station makes the location particularly easy to use as a reference point.

Your preferred pace can also influence your choice: one day can be filled with culture through the audio trail, the town’s history and an exhibition, while Hälsans Stig or Krutudden provide different highlights. When choosing a holiday home or holiday apartment, you can therefore pay closer attention to which experiences you actually want to combine during your holiday, rather than simply searching based on a general description of the location.

Other Places at This Level

If you would like to compare other places besides Östhammar, you will find the direct destinations here: Gimo, Öregrund, Österbybruk, Alunda, Norrskedika, Gräsö and Forsmark.

For the higher-level travel overview: Östhammar.