Ekerö Municipality

Ekerö Municipality is an administrative division in Stockholm County comprising approximately 140 islands within Lake Mälaren in eastern Sweden. The territory combines water and land areas, offering a diverse landscape with historical sites and natural features throughout the region.

The modern administrative structure emerged in 1863 as eight separate rural communities, which were later consolidated through municipal reforms in 1952 and 1971 into the present-day municipality. This consolidation reflects the gradual centralization of municipal administration in Sweden.

The municipality is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Drottningholm Palace, the residence of the Swedish royal family, and Birka, a Viking settlement from the eighth century. These two places shape the identity of the region and draw visitors from around the world.

Visitors and residents can access the municipality's official website for information or reach the contact center by phone for administrative questions. The numerous islands are connected by ferries and bridges, requiring planning when traveling through the area.

Excavations on Helgö Island revealed trade connections from the eighth century, with artifacts from Ireland, Egypt, and India discovered in the area. These findings suggest the region was already integrated into a far-reaching trade network during the Viking era.

GPS coordinates: 59.29046,17.81307

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28