Feather Islands :Architectural character, sea and picturesque nature

What impresses many tourists is the special style that is unique to the island, especially the features of nature, terrain, vast green spaces, and the density of trees in all parts of the island. It is also characterized by the presence of mountainous areas with a stunning view that you can see in the winter periods, as these mountains become completely covered with snow. This is what attracts winter tourism lovers and winter atmosphere lovers from all over the world.

Among the most important natural features is its beautiful view of the Baltic Sea, which makes the natural landscape complete and picturesque, and from there you can see the rest of the parts of the neighboring Stockholm archipelago and the buildings of central Stockholm, which are connected to the island through a diverse maritime transportation network such as boats and others since the island has On modern berths forA beautiful island that takes up an important area of the Baltic Sea, and is considered one of the most important islands of the Stockholm archipelago. It is 30 minutes away from the city center of Stockholm. During this article, you can enjoy the trip via the boat that departs from Strandvägen and Slussen, which will take you to the island, especially in the summer, where there is An unparalleled tourist experience that combines the beauty of the beach, nature, shops and elegant wooden houses dyed red.

The History:

The name Fjäderholmarna is

made up of two Swedish words (fjärd and holm), which together mean “the little islands in the coastal inlet.” It is also known as the “Feather Islands.

Caroline Ikeji said to Pictures And Words.

The roots that indicate the official naming of the island by the same name go back to the fourteenth century when it was considered in that period the most visible and central island due to the influx of people settling there among all the islands of the Stockholm archipelago.

Referring to the history of the island, we will find that all historical accounts agree that its reconstruction was to establish military bases in most areas, or for productive economic purposes since the region is known for producing the finest types of vodka in Sweden, whose popularity increased greatly until the nineteenth century.

When Stockholm and Sweden witnessed an industrial revolution and tremendous economic development during the twentieth century, the trend began towards making the region a tourist attraction, thanks to its natural qualifications and strategic location. Studios, buildings, and shops were established, which made many artists settle there and display their artistic works to visitors, in addition to entertainment spaces such as cafes. And traditional restaurants.

yachts and boats, and others that are traditional wooden berths for those who love rowing small wooden boats.

Architecture is an essential part of the island's aesthetic. All the buildings are inspired by traditional Swedish and Scandinavian architecture, and most of them are built of high-quality local wood, especially when passing through the Stora Fjäderholmen alley, which is the area where the beauty of the houses, restaurants and cafes painted in red appears par excellence. It is a major area on the island where There is a main marina for boats, and a group of museums that tell the history and identity of the region, such as the Vasa Museum and a theme park as an entertainment destination for tourists.

Merging art with nature:

“Elmina´s patterns and timeless models are a way of celebrating the richness of Scandinavian folk patterns and their meaning”,

This is how she expressed it to us through her social media accounts, in which she displays pictures of her artwork, which is a traditional manufacture of Scandinavian colorful winter clothes, in which she puts a style that combines the authenticity of Swedish culture with contemporary artistic touches of what she makes by hand in the Fjäderholmarna Art Village

In addition to By the Sea Studio and other studios for artists in various fields, this is among the leading examples of the Swedish cultural and artistic industry on the island and an integral part of the art studios located there. The nature of artistic activities remains inspired by the picturesque nature of the island itself, and most of the artists on the island rely on handcrafted arts, whether contemporary art or traditional industry Therefore, most of the art exhibits are decorated and colorful glass or pottery vessels or clothing that reflects the diversity and cultural richness of the region.