Map over Utö and the hotel area

Good to know before and during a trip to Utö island

• Utö island is in the outer archipelago, which means you will be far away from everything
• On Utö you can speak whatever language you want. You will be best understood in Finnish, Swedish and English
• In the outer archipelago you will not necessarily find all the same services and products you might be used to or consider a given in a city
• Restaurants, stores and the post are only open during certain times
• There is little nightlife to speak of
• The weather varies quite a lot and can sometimes be rather challenging
• When packing, be sure to bring water and a windproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes and sun cream: Utö has the most sunny days in all of Finland
• The terrain on Utö varies: from gravel roads to more difficult terrain, like cliffs
• Adventuring outside, bird spotting, reading, resting and food are among the most popular activities on Utö
• Telecommunication links are good
• There is no camping area on Utö
• There are no places for grilling, and it is absolutely forbidden to make a campfire
• Before going swimming, please first find a safe spot to swim
• Do not enter the yards or use the piers of the local islanders
• Neither Utö’s nature nor inhabitants abide by littering
• It’s best to accept Utö island as it is.