Yxskär
1.10.2020
Because of the coronavirus, safe distances should be kept even in nature, and thorough hand hygiene should be followed at huts, campfire sites and after using the toilet. Metsähallitus' policies and guidelines will be updated as the general corona guidelines become more specific. Check our website for the current situation: www.nationalparks.fi/coronavirusguidelines.
Directions and Maps
Yxskär is located midway along the route between Rosala and Jurmo, some 7 km west of Vänö Island. Boaters should head south from the route and anchor at the rock on the island's eastern shore.
- Coordinates Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 52.5053' lon: 22° 03.1216' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6647850 E: 223145
- Nautical chart series: B, D
- Nautical chart: 647, 701, 711, 24
Services
The Excursion Harbour
- Harbour number: 611
- Depth: 1,5 - 2,0
- Anchor
- Open: north
Other Services
- Nature trail
- Toilet
- Information board
- Camping site
- Campfire site
- Picnic table and benches
Natural Features
Yxskär boasts a gloe lake surrounded by a nature trail. Information boards along the trail describe Yxskär's nature and landscape. There are animals grazing on the island, so it is important to keep dogs on a leash throughout the visit.