Alnön Island
Swedish island near Sundsvall with sandy beaches
Off Sundsvall, Alnön offers sandy beaches, summer cottages and coastal tracks; visitors come for cycling, local seafood and views across the Bothnian Sea.
Alnön at a Glance#
Address: Alnön Island, Sundsvall Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden
About Alnön#
Alnön is an island off the coast of Sundsvall in Västernorrland County, Sweden. It is a populated island with residential areas, holiday homes and shoreline access.
The island features coastal landscapes, small harbors and local services oriented to residents and seasonal visitors rather than large-scale tourism. Local roads link settlements and shoreline access points for swimming and boating.
Historically the island has supported fishing, small-scale industry and tourism; today it functions primarily as a residential and recreational area on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Alnön sits immediately east of the city of Sundsvall in northern Sweden and is connected to the mainland by bridge, making it a short drive from the city centre.
- Accessibility: Connected to the mainland by a bridge, making it easily accessible by road from nearby Sundsvall and the surrounding coast.
How to Get to Alnön#
Alnön is connected to the mainland by bridge or ferry services depending on exact landing points. Drive from Sundsvall (about 10-20 minutes) or use local ferries; regional bus services connect Sundsvall to the island’s ferryheads.
Tips for Visiting Alnön#
- Ferries connect Alnön to the mainland; check schedules as frequency varies by season.
- Rent a bike to explore the island's coastal roads and beaches.
Best Time to Visit Alnön#
Summer is the best season for visiting Alnön when services run and the weather is mild.
Weather & Climate near Alnön#
Alnön's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (640 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 47 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -2° | -11° | 32 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 2° | -7° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 94% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -2° - 6° | -2° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.6h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 5° | 36 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.3h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.4h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 66 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 66 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 70 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -2° | -10° | 50 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |