Öregrund is a locality situated in Östhammar Municipality, Uppsala County, Sweden. As of 2010, it had 1,555 inhabitants.
Modern times
The hub of Öregrund is still the harbour. In modern times it is mainly used for small boats. In the summer it
flourishes due to small sailboats and other pleasure boats. Boats also arrive from Stockholm, taking a trip from the Stockholm Archipelago.
Sights
Öregrund is one of Uppland's best kept wooden cities and attracts many visitors. Apart from the wooden houses, there is also a noteworthy stone church in the town center, and a town hall from the mid 19th century.
References
External links
- om Öregrund (in Swedish)
- article Öregrund from Nordisk familjebok (1922)
- Öregrund historia private webpage / Stig Sandelin (Summary in English: [http://home.swipnet.se/~w-86149/summary.htm])