Yxskär
27.6.2022
Forest fire warning is in force. It is forbidden to light an open fire in all camp fire sites, except in fireplaces with flues.
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.