Harstena Anchorage in Sweden
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Harstena Anchorage

✨ Hidden gem

Harstena is a small island in the northern Gryt archipelago with natural harbours that make for a well-sheltered anchorage. The island has a real edge-of-the-world feel, historically tied to seal hunting and still retaining that raw, working archipelago character. Drop the hook here and you're well placed to explore the surrounding islands, and there's a local website (harstena.se) suggesting some onshore life worth checking out.

Based on AIS data

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Popular Times

Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.

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  • Busiest around 09:00 — mostly boats leaving
  • Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
  • 80% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~18h
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21 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.