Public beach Gålö, Skälåker, Sandy beach in Haninge Municipality, Sweden
The public beach at Gålö is a wide expanse of sand along Skälåkersviken bay with shallow waters and low rock cliffs at the water's edge. The beach is flanked by grassy areas, picnic tables, and a restaurant building that transforms it into a full recreational complex.
The area came under Stockholm's control in 1948 and was developed as a public bathing and recreation site shortly after. This change from farmland to a public leisure destination shaped how the place has been used ever since.
The name Skälåker comes from the farms that once dominated this area, and this rural identity still shapes how the place feels today. You can sense this connection in how the complex combines traditional farm buildings with spaces designed for swimming and relaxation.
The beach has ample parking and is equipped with the facilities you need for a comfortable day by the water. There are restrooms, a kiosk for food and drinks, and grassy areas where you can rest between swimming.
The beach sits in a sheltered bay that keeps the water calm even on windy days, making swimming enjoyable year-round. This natural protection makes it one of the less exposed bathing spots near Stockholm.
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