Resarö

Resarö is an island and locality in the Stockholm archipelago, located in Vaxholm Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. It lies northeast of central Stockholm and forms part of the northern portion of the archipelago. The island is mainly residential, with a mix of older cottages and newer housing set among rocky shores, pine forests, and several sheltered bays.

Administratively, Resarö belongs to Vaxholm Municipality within Stockholm County. It is part of the traditional parish and coastal settlement network that characterizes the archipelago, and is served by the regional postal and administrative structures used for the area.

Access to Resarö is by road via bridges and local roads, with regional bus services connecting the island to other parts of Stockholm County. The archipelago’s transport network also includes seasonal ferry connections to nearby islands and to the city, facilitating commuting and leisure travel.

The local economy is oriented toward services for residents and visitors, with shops, schools, and waterfront facilities that support island life. The surrounding coast offers opportunities for boating, swimming, and nature activities, and the island includes areas of natural and coastal scenery that are characteristic of the Stockholm archipelago.

Historically, Resarö has been inhabited for many centuries as part of the coastal settlement pattern surrounding Stockholm. Throughout the 20th century, development linked the island more closely to the capital region while preserving its maritime character and accessible natural environment.