Yxskär
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.