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Deferred trip
A trip may be deferred for various reasons. Wind and waves can make the crossing extremely uncomfortable and it may even be impossible to dock at the island. The weather situation can change relatively quickly over the Baltic Sea. The deferred travel is decided by the captain of the ship half an hour before scheduled departure from Nynäshamn. This decision also includes departure from Fårösund the same day and will also mean that the return trip from Gotska Sandön is postponed. Should departure be delayed more than 24 hours, you will, if possible be offered the same trip later. See "Booking Terms & Conditions" for further information.Physical state
On Gotska Sandön there is no harbor. This means that either the boat docks at the beach itself or the passengers disembark on to rubber boats that takes them to the beach. Travelers must have sufficient physical capacity to cope with this reality.Since there is no port, the boats dock at the island in a suitable place on the island's leeward side. This may mean that the traveler must walk up to ten kilometers on sandy paths in a partly hilly terrain to reach the campsite. The same applies for the return journey. All baggage will be transported by the staff. Travelers must have sufficient physical capacity to cope with these walks.
A visitor on Gotska Sandön must be aware of that there are no health care resources on the island.
Rules of conduct
Keep in mind that Gotska Sandön is a national park and visitors must respect the laws and regulations that apply. Visitors must also follow the instructions given by the staff working on the island.Note that it is not permitted to bring pets on to the island.
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What's on the island
> Gotska Sandön has pretty good mobile phone coverage.NOTE! There is no service available for mobile telephone provider 3, so if you are a customer you need to take a prepaid card from another major supplier with you.
> There are no shops, cafes or kiosks to purchase food or other supplies.
> There is unlimited drinking water.
> All waste is sorted and disposed of on the island.
> All accommodation is based at the campsite and on the nearby village of Fyrbyn.
> If you stay at the campsite, there is access only to dry toilets and washrooms and hot water showers. In Fyrbyn there are more facilities available.
> All buildings have electricity available
> All the beds in the houses and fixed tents are equipped with a mattress, duvet and a pillow but no sheets.
> Everyone has access to a private or shared kitchen with an electric stove. Kitchens are equipped for the basic needs.
> For those who are camping or staying in hostels there is a cool storeroom for chilled products. All others have access to a refrigerator.
> Cleaning supplies are provided.
> Toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and brush are provided on the island.
> On the campsite there are barbecues available. Bring charcoal and lighters if you want to barbeque. However, if you want to grill on the beach a park official must give permission.
> By the museum sells maps, postcards, books and souvenirs every day from 8:30 to 9:00 AM. Credit card payment is available for purchase.
> By the museum there is the opportunity to rent a bike, can not be pre-booked, talk to the visiting hosts. There are 6 adult bikes and 2 children's bikes.
> In case the passage back is prevented due to weather conditions, staff can provide food in the form of freeze dried portions or as so called day-rations (soft preserves). These can be purchased at cost price. It is a good idea to be prepared with extra food for any eventuality.
All food and everything else you need during your stay, in addition to the above, must be taken with you from home.
NOTE! Each bag may weigh a maximum of 15 kg. If possible, DO NOT pack in paper or plastic bags. In case the landing has to take place with rubber boats, theese bags cope badly with the handling and the wetness.