Höga Kusten

Same Work. Cleaner Head. A Micro Work‑Break + Nordic Nature Resets

Micro Work‑Break in Sweden’s High Coast (3–7 Days)

Not a retreat. Not a coworking hype week. Just a simple 3–7 day rhythm: same work, cleaner head — in Sweden’s High Coast.

A simple 3–7 day workation rhythm for young professionals: deep work, Nordic nature resets, and a calm base by the sea in Sweden’s High Coast (Höga Kusten UNESCO).

There’s a specific kind of tired I see a lot.

Not “I need a vacation” tired. More like: “I’m doing fine, but I’m always on.”

So this isn’t about escaping work. It’s about changing the signal for a few days.

Same tasks. Cleaner head. Sea air in the morning. Trails and forest in the afternoon. Long Nordic light in the evening.

Docksta is one of those places where it’s all close: mountains, forests, archipelago — inside the Höga Kusten UNESCO World Heritage landscape shaped by post‑glacial uplift.

That’s why 3–7 days here can feel like more than a break.

 

What a Micro Work‑Break is (my simple definition)

A Micro Work‑Break is a short, intentional work‑and‑nature reset (3–7 days) for people who are building a career (and a life) at the same time.

You keep the work. You change the signal.

It’s designed to help you get back one piece of your life you feel you’re losing:

  • your attention (without constant switching)

  • your body (without living in a chair)

  • your evenings (without scrolling yourself into midnight)

  • your sleep (without carrying the day into the night)

  • your sense of direction (without overthinking everything)

It’s not about doing less — it’s about doing it without the noise, for long enough that your system actually settles.

What it is

  • Short by design: long enough to shift your rhythm, short enough to stay light

  • Simple: one daily work block + one daily reset outside

  • No performance: no program, no “transformation week”

  • Nordic‑nature backed: sea air, forests, trails, viewpoints — inside a UNESCO World Heritage landscape

What it isn’t

  • a retreat with a schedule

  • a networking week

  • a “work from beach” fantasy

  • a productivity bootcamp

  • a place that tries to entertain you

 

Why this works (25–35, building years)

If you’re in your 20s or 30s and you’re building something — career, business, portfolio, client work — the brain rarely turns off.

The problem is not motivation. It’s fragmentation.

Constant switching. Background noise. The feeling that even rest must be “earned”.

A Micro Work‑Break works because it removes two things at once:

  • too many choices (what to do, where to go, what’s worth it)

  • too much stimulation (screens, city rhythm, social pressure)

And it replaces them with something simple:

  • one clear work block

  • one real reset outside

  • one calm evening

The goal is not to do more. The goal is to work clean — and feel human again.

 

The Docksta rhythm

Copy/paste this and make it yours.

Here’s the version that works for most people — minimalist, realistic, repeatable:

  • Morning: Deep Work (2–3 hours)
    One task. One document. No multitasking.

  • Midday: Reset (45–90 minutes)
    A trail, a shoreline walk, a short climb — something that changes your breathing.

  • Afternoon: Light Work (60–120 minutes)
    Admin, emails, editing, planning.

  • Evening: Low stimulation
    Simple food. Slow walk. Early sleep.

You don’t need a perfect week. You need a rhythm that doesn’t get eaten by noise.

 

Why the High Coast helps (Nordic nature, not a playground)

The High Coast is big — and that’s exactly why it works.

You can go from sea level to panoramic views fast. You can hike, run, bike, or simply walk until your nervous system remembers how to downshift.

And because this landscape isn’t built for entertainment, it does something rare: it gives you space to think without asking you to perform.

Here, nature isn’t decoration. It’s the infrastructure.

 

Why the High Coast works (for real life, not for content)

The High Coast isn’t a “playground” built to keep you busy. It’s the opposite: a big, quiet landscape that doesn’t demand anything from you.

You can get a real reset fast — sea air, forest trails, a viewpoint — and still be back in time for a clean work block. That’s the point: nature that fits into your day, not a day that gets swallowed by planning.

 

The July note (without changing the strategy)

My honest advice is still: May–June and mid‑August to mid‑September are the sweet spots for a Micro Work‑Break.

But yes — July can work, especially for international guests who travel when they can.

The trick is to choose a July rhythm that protects quiet:

  • work early (before the day gets busy)

  • reset late (long light evenings are your friend)

  • keep adventures micro (short trails, short rides, one good viewpoint)

You don’t need the empty season. You need a rhythm that doesn’t get eaten by noise.

 

Docksta as a base camp (not a concept hotel)

Docksta Havet is a small waterfront base camp. Not a resort. Not a coworking space with a “nature view”.

You get:

  • reliable WiFi

  • quiet work corners (and espresso energy)

  • immediate access to trails, viewpoints, and sea resets

  • a host who actually lives the landscape

If you want to keep it simple, just choose a waterfront stay and build your rhythm around it.

 

Outdoor Ready = arrive light, still get a full High Coast day.

If you travel light, you can also unlock an Outdoor Ready day with simple gear rental (Grab&Go) — bike, daypack, hammock kit — without bringing half your basement.

 

If you can stay longer (Workation Escape, 7–21 days)

Sometimes 3–7 days is exactly what you need: a clean reset and a softer landing back into life.

But if you feel you’re carrying something heavier — a bigger decision, a longer creative project, or a season of “I need to rebuild my rhythm” — then the deeper format is a Workation Escape (7–21 days).

Same philosophy, more space:

  • less rushing

  • more repetition (this is where calm becomes real)

  • more nature windows

  • a rhythm you can actually take home

If you’re unsure, start with the Micro Work‑Break. It’s the honest entry point.

Go deeper (Workation Escape index)

If you want the longer format (7–21 days) and the full library of quiet routes and shoulder‑season rhythms: Workation Escape [index]

 

Start here (practical)

If you want the practical overview (timing, rhythm, and simple planning), start here: → Micro Work‑Break guide

Prefer a quick starting point? Open our practical Mini-Guides: 🇬🇧 English → | 🇸🇪 Svenska → | 🇩🇪 Deutsch → | 🇫🇮 Suomi → | 🇮🇹 Italiano →

If you want one human answer before you decide anything, send me:

  • your dates

  • one piece of your life you want back

  • your preferred pace (calm / medium / active)

I’ll suggest a simple rhythm that fits.

 

Meet your host

Tommaso De Rosa

See my host profile and message me on Airbnb chat.

If you want one simple recommendation, message me on Airbnb with your dates + pace. I’m quick to reply (especially in season).

 

Quiet Workation in Sweden’s High Coast: A Micro Work-Break in Docksta

The 3–5 Day Micro Work-Break (Sea-to-Forest Resets Included)

Quiet productivity for experienced professionals: focused mornings, gentle nature resets, and a calm base by the sea in Sweden’s High Coast (Höga Kusten UNESCO).

Workation in the High Coast isn’t a trend here — it’s geography. Docksta sits where the sea meets the archipelago and its mountains. Forest and trails start almost from the waterline, inside the Höga Kusten UNESCO World Heritage landscape shaped by post-glacial uplift.

Docksta Havet is a Base Camp: quiet waterfront stays, reliable WiFi, and the kind of local route knowledge that turns a few days away into a real rhythm — not a “program”.

Skuleberget summit view: one steady climb, a wide horizon — and your mind remembers “space”.

At some point, productivity stops being a sport.

You still want to create, decide, write, plan. But you don’t want noise. You don’t want hustle. And you definitely don’t want a schedule that feels like another job.

You want quiet productivity: the kind that comes from good sleep, clean air, and a pace that respects your energy.

That’s why shoulder season in the High Coast is so powerful. Not because it’s perfect — because it’s honest. Space on the trails. Calm in the evenings. And a landscape that helps you reset without asking you to perform.

In the Höga Kusten, nature isn’t decoration — it’s a system. The coastline is still rising after the Ice Age, trails start almost from the waterline, and a short break can genuinely stabilize attention and mood (not just add steps).

Docksta Havet is built for that rhythm: calm mornings, strong coffee, a quiet base by the sea, and a host who lives the territory daily — and will tell you what’s realistic, what’s overrated, and what to do when weather changes.

This page is a simple entry point for a Micro Work-Break (3–5 days): when to come, how to structure your days, and how to use the High Coast as a quiet performance partner — not as another thing to consume.

Storsand / Norrfällsviken: long shoreline, clean wind, and the simplest reset of all — a slow walk with no agenda.

 

Quiet productivity (a definition you can feel)

  • Focused work in short, high-quality blocks

  • Recovery as part of the plan (not a reward)

  • Nature as a stabilizer for attention and mood

It’s not about doing less. It’s about doing what matters — with less friction.

 

Micro Work-Break vs Workation Escape (simple guide)

Two formats, same philosophy:

  • Micro Work-Break (3–5 days): regain clarity, make one decision, soften the nervous system

  • Workation Escape (7–21 days): change rhythm, build momentum, finish something meaningful

Both are valid. The difference is how deep you want the reset to go.

Slåttdalsberget: the archipelago from above — a reminder that perspective is a physical place, not a mindset trick.

 

A gentle day rhythm (example)

  • Morning focus (60–120 minutes)Writing, planning, strategy, creative work.

  • Long nature time (90–180 minutes)Not performance. Just movement.

  • Light admin (30–60 minutes)Keep the system alive.

  • Early evening quietSimple dinner, shoreline walk, early sleep.

This is where good decisions happen. Not in the rush. In the calm.

 

Season notes (for international guests)

If you’re planning from abroad, here’s the simple truth:

  • July is beautiful — and busy. Still doable, if you protect mornings and keep resets simple.

  • May–mid-June and mid-Aug–mid-Sept are the sweet spots for quiet productivity: more space, less noise, more “room between steps”.

And one small cultural detail: for many international travellers, August still feels like holiday season. Locally, it’s often the return.

That contrast is exactly why late summer can work so well: you’re not escaping life — you’re re-entering it with a softer landing.

Trysunda (above), Ulvön (below): island time. The kind of day that makes the next morning’s work feel lighter.: island time. The kind of day that makes the next morning’s work feel lighter.

 

Sea-to-forest resets (the High Coast advantage)

In the High Coast you can do something rare in Northern Europe: step out of a waterfront base and be on a world-class trail within minutes.

That sea-to-forest proximity is what makes a micro work-break feel effortless — and why Docksta works as a real Base Camp.

Getsvedjeberget (Predikstolen): fjord-like views without the crowds — a short, high-impact reset.

 

The Base Camp Library (free, curated, web-based)

If you’re still reading, you’re probably the kind of traveller who doesn’t want generic tips. You want the right information — fast.

So I’ve organized my best local knowledge into a small Base Camp Library. These are not “blog categories”. They’re curated index pages that work like field guides: practical, updated, built to reduce friction (routes, logistics, season notes, and Plan B options).

All our resources to deepen are free, practical, updated — written by your host in Docksta.

Slåttdalskrevan: a crack in the rock, a pause in the mind. This landscape is still moving — and it moves you too.

 

The 5 Mini-Guides (free, multilingual)

If you prefer a simple starting point, I also keep a set of short, web-based mini-guides in five languages — designed for quick planning: less scrolling, more clarity.

Open our Mini-Guides (5 languages): 🇬🇧 English → | 🇸🇪 Svenska → | 🇩🇪 Deutsch → | 🇫🇮 Suomi → | 🇮🇹 Italiano →

 

Docksta Base Camp (practical, calm, human)

Docksta Havet is not a wellness product.

It’s a base camp by the sea, with:

  • Reliable WiFi

  • Dedicated spaces

  • Long light evenings in summer

  • Immediate access to trails and mountain resets

And something that matters more than it sounds: a human point of contact.

If you tell me your pace (slow / medium) and your focus (write / plan / recover), I’ll suggest:

  • The best season window

  • A realistic day plan

  • The simplest “don’t overthink it” route options

 

Start here (two simple paths)

 
 

Message your host

One message is enough. Tell me your dates + pace, and I’ll point you in the right direction.

If you want one simple recommendation, message me with:

  • Your dates (3–5 days or 7–21 days)

  • Your pace

  • Whether you want more sea walks or more forest trails

I’ll answer like a host, not like a sales page.

 

Meet your host

Tommaso De Rosa

See my host profile and contact me on Airbnb chat. I’m Quick to reply, especially in season :)

Ulvöleden Trail Guide: High Coast's newest hiking challenge from Docksta

The amazing view of Ulvön from Lotsberget

Discover Ulvöleden, the newest trail segment on Höga Kusten Leden. Book your strategic base camp at Docksta Havet marina - 50m from ferry, perfect for island hikers.

The High Coast Trail community is buzzing about Ulvöleden - the newest island segment added to the legendary Höga Kusten Leden. But here's what every serious hiker needs to know: conquering this trail requires strategic planning, and Docksta Havet offers the perfect launch pad just 50 meters from the ferry departure.

 

What makes Ulvöleden special?

Ulvöleden represents a groundbreaking expansion of the famous 130-kilometer Höga Kusten Leden (High Coast Trail), one of Sweden's prestigious 12 Signature Trails. This new island segment takes hikers beyond the mainland to explore the pristine archipelago that makes the High Coast truly unique.

The trail winds through Ulvön island, offering:

  • Dramatic coastal vistas across the World Heritage archipelago

  • Historic fishing village charm with traditional red cottages

  • Cultural heritage sites including the 17th-century Ulvö Chapel

  • Unique geological formations showcasing post-glacial land uplift

  • Authentic Nordic island atmosphere away from mainland crowds

 

The Ulvöleden challenge: What hikers need to know

Ferry Reality Check:

  • Single daily service: Departure 10:16AM, return 4:15 PM during summer season, from 16/6 to 17/8 (2025)

  • Journey time: 1.5-2 hours each way (perfect for scenic viewing of the fjords)

  • Ferry tickets: Book online in advance during peak season

  • Island camping required: Serious trail completion means overnight stays

  • Backpacker-friendly: Most hikers bring their own camping gear

  • Season dependent: Service to reach the island can be affected by calendar

  • Ferry operator from Docksta to Ulvön island: M/S Kusttrafik - HögaKustenBåtarna - Book online https://www.hkship.se/

IMPORTANT: “This isn't a casual day hike - it's a committed trail segment that demands proper preparation and staging.”

 

What sets Docksta apart for trail hikers

Strategic Location Benefits:

  • Ferry proximity: Closest accommodation to departure point

  • Trail integration: Direct connection to main Höga Kusten Leden

  • Multi-trail proximity: Skuleberget, Vårdkallberget, Getsvedjeberget trails start just few km away

  • Resupply access: ICA supermarket and essential services nearby

  • Weather shelter: Secure base regardless of conditions

Authentic Hiker Understanding:

  • The host is trail runner: Tommaso gets the hiking mindset

  • Minimalist comfort: Boathouse offers exactly what hikers need

  • No unnecessary luxury: Focus on practical staging benefits

  • Flexible service: Adapt to hiker schedules and needs

 

Why HögaKusten Leden hikers choose Docksta Havet as their island adventure base camp

 

The Night Before Strategy

👍 Our cozy Boathouse (350 SEK/person) offers the perfect pre-adventure setup and early morning ferry access just 50 meters to departure pier.

What’s included:

  • Fresh linens provided & made beds ready: No setup stress before your big day

  • Kitchenette access: Fuel up with proper meals at our Sailors Club House (2025)

  • Towel kit option: No need to pack heavy towels for your island adventure

  • Gear organization space: Spread out and pack equipment properly before or after island camping

Service House Facilities - your trail recovery center:

  • Shower rooms and toilet facilities: clean, comfortable, maintained daily

  • Laundry facilities: Washer and dryer for trail clothes (50 SEK)

  • Dishwashing area: Clean your camping gear properly

Unique boathouse stay: overnight by the sea >

“This is exactly what sets us apart from basic camping - you get the adventure experience with proper restoration amenities. After days of trail camping, there's nothing like a real shower, clean towels, and the ability to properly wash your gear.”

 

The Two-Night Adventure Strategy

The Dock House (900 SEK/night) provides luxury staging for hiking couples who choose our over-water accommodation.

👌 Romantic memorable experience: Combine trail achievement with special moments.

  • Space to plan: Review maps and routes together

  • Stress-free morning: Walk to ferry without rushing

  • Complete restoration hub pre/post-hike: recovery and comfort in between your camping adventure

 

Success Story: the German Couple

Last summer, a German couple arrived very tired from mainland HKLeden sections. They'd smartly booked our Dock House for two full nights.

Night One: Restoration

Hot showers, a real double bed with sea view, and hours on their private terrace overlooking the water. "We need to feel human again before tackling the island," they told us.

Day Two: Preparation

Refreshed, they spent the day at Naturum Höga Kusten Museum getting detailed trail maps, then returned to reorganize packs and study island routes. That evening, they enjoyed a romantica aperitivo & dinner on the dock of the boathouse as their "last supper" before island camping.

Ferry Day: Success

After an espresso together at the Club House, "Tommaso," they said, "this two-night strategy made Ulvöleden feel like a complete experience, not just a trail segment we survived." They walked calmly to the 10:15 AM ferry - no rushing, no stress, just two people ready for adventure.

 

What You'll Discover on Ulvön

The island offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage:

Natural Highlights:

  • Lotsberget viewpoint with panoramic archipelago views

  • Pristine coastal trails along granite shorelines

  • Rich birdlife and marine ecosystems

  • Traditional Nordic island landscapes

Cultural Experiences:

  • Ulvö Museum showcasing maritime heritage

  • Historic Ulvö Chapel (built by Gävle fishermen)

  • Traditional fishing village architecture

  • Famous surströmming (fermented herring) traditions

 

Connecting to the greater High Coast Trail

Ulvöleden brilliantly complements the main Höga Kusten Leden experience:

  • Trail integration: Seamless connection to mainland segments

  • UNESCO context: Experience the World Heritage site from both land and sea

  • Geological story: Witness post-glacial rebound from unique island perspective

  • Complete adventure: Combine mainland mountains with archipelago exploration

Why this matters for High Coast hikers

“Ulvöleden represents more than just a new trail – it's a paradigm shift in how we experience the High Coast. For the first time, hikers can seamlessly integrate island exploration with mainland adventures, all while using Docksta as their strategic base camp.

This positions the High Coast as not just a hiking destination, but as a complete outdoor adventure ecosystem where mountains meet the sea, and where every day brings new possibilities for discovery.”

 

Ready to be among the first to experience Ulvöleden this season? Ferry service starts 16/6 - book your strategic base camp at Docksta Havet now. Limited Boathouse and Dock House availability during peak hiking season.

 

Tommaso De Rosa

See my host profile and contact me on Airbnb

If you would like assistance planning your stay in one of our waterfront accommodations at the marina, need hiking advice at Skyleskogen Park or Mount Skuleberget, or have any other questions regarding things to do on the High Coast during the summer, please contact me via the Airbnb chat. You are welcome :)

_Tommaso

Please write me by email or WhatsApp at +46.763136909

P.S. I’m a trail runner. I like to explore new routes with a hiking mindset, especially those on the High Coast. Here below you find what I highlighted in these blog posts.

Uncover hidden gems: Three unusual seaside stays on Höga Kusten

A great starting point for exploring the Höga Kusten World Heritage Site are these three vacation rentals: a comfortable dock house, a cozy boathouse, and a completely furnished apartment overlooking the sea, all of which face the marina in Docksta.

Docksta is a friendly community with a strong tourist vocation. Easily accessible by car or public transportation (plus, the village is crossed by Stage 5 of the Höga Kusten Leden), it's ideally located for seeing the well-known archipelago along Sweden's coast, and especially the amazing Skuleskogen National Park.

From here, you can even take the daily ferry to the island of Ulvön, which is accessible throughout the summer. In particular, some of the most well-liked locations for nature hikers may be discovered on foot or by bicycle, allowing you to temporarily forget about using your car.

All the "ingredients" that contribute to a holiday being special and unforgettable—like the trails leading to the summit of Skuleberget, the stimulating views from Getvedjeberget, Fäberget, or Vårdkallberget—are therefore all within a few regenerating hours' walk in the Nature.

Starting from a base by the sea affords you an envied view, even if you don't have a boat: this is where the coast pulls, drawing a landscape that isn't entirely marine or mountainous but instead delivers the finest of these kinds of locations, making it somewhat "strange" and exclusively Scandinavian.

 
 

Make the most of your trip to the High Coast by renting one of these incredibly distinctive vacation accommodations.

 
 

Staying in a traditional Nordic boathouse is a much-loved experience, especially for hikers and travellers. It features a minimal but charming room with one or two beds, preserving the extraordinary building’s connection with the water, which was built to accommodate fishing boats.

You can rent this hiker-friendly, tiny room for one night or more, alone or in a couple. For last-minute reservations and flexible check-in, contact the host via Airbnb for availability.

 

Have you ever considered sleeping just above the sea, but not in a boat? An ex-darsena who has been converted to spend the night claims to be able to see the sea up close during the summer.

It's a glamorous spot that blends indoor and outdoor spaces, is ideal for couples looking to spend special time by the sea.

 

This superbly furnished apartment is perfect for a family or couple's vacation and features stunning views of the sea. It is baricentric relative to everything you would like to see while on vacation on the High Coast.

There's a great view of the fjord from the loft bed area. The living area's expansive terrace and wall of windows look out onto the marina and its piers.

 

These holiday rentals are available for reservations on AIRBNB

KNOW WHO HOST

Tommaso De Rosa

See my host profile and contact me on Airbnb

If you would like assistance planning your stay in one of our waterfront accommodations at the marina, need hiking advice at Skyleskogen Park or Mount Skuleberget, or have any other questions regarding things to do on the High Coast during the summer, please contact me via the Airbnb chat. You are welcome :)

_Tommaso

Please write me by email or WhatsApp at +46.763136909

 

A World Heritage Site is just outside your door!

WHAT I HIGHLIGHT:

 

Enjoy Höga Kusten Seaside Living: Sleep above the sea at a Dock House

This glamorous dock house will be a less ordinary overnight stay during your next discovery of the High Coast World Heritage.

A fantastic location for lodging: close enough to stroll to Skuleberget Mountain and to readily reach the area's natural surroundings near Skuleskogen National Park.

At the "Dock3", situated within the marina in Docksta, you and your partner will enjoy sleeping OVER the sea and love the merging of the indoors with the outdoors.

This dock house was transformed towards the end of the 1970s (originally it was a fishing boathouse that was built above the water), preserving its character of being at one with the sea.

Under the floor, made of pre-impregnated wooden dock boards, you still see the reflection of the water, and the sound of the surf between the wooden walls serves as music as you sleep 1.5 meters above the sea's surface.

The accommodation is roomy; you have access to more than 40 m2 of inside surface area as well as the similar amount of private space outside, with access to the sea, on your own pier and terrace.

 

Your bed is undoubtedly the focal point of the sizable living area; it looks eastward out the 3-meter dock window onto the fjord. As if on a boat's deck, you will have an exclusive view of the ocean from your bed.

It is a real double bed (160x200), a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture made specifically for the dock, with comfortable bedding, including pillows, duvets, and additional blankets for more warmth if needed.

 

You will also enjoy living outside on the seafront by immediately accessing the large portion of the pertinent jetty around the dock. You can step out and start swimming in the water only a few steps away from your door.

This cabin provides an exceptional relationship with the water and the landscape view from the pier: here outdoor and indoor become one.

 

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Take note before booking: you will have a glamorous experience, but pay close attention—there won't be any heating inside the dock (only the summer months are suitable for renting it). We also have additional blankets in case the weather decides to deceive you.

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The spacious cabin's interiors ensure your comfort and freedom.

The building's design is straightforward, as are the traditional Nordic boathouses; inside, there is just a minimal amount of furniture—just what is necessary to enjoy your seaside accommodation—and wood is used to build everything from the walls and ceiling to the floor, which is constructed of pier boards.

There is a 33-square-meter area overlooking the water with sleeping and sitting areas where the bed and sofa are situated.

 

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ACCOMMODATION

2 SLEEPS

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FACILITIES

  • The lodging includes bed sheets (full bedding): at your arrival, you will find your beds already made up.

  • Private outdoor place by the sea, access to the water, and forniture (table and chairs, deck chairs).

  • You can keep your shoes, outerwear or backpacks in a separate, independent entry room.

  • There is a utility room (ca. 8 mq), where you will find an area for dining and a kitchenette, with a small fridge, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, and water boiler.

 

It is not a full kitchen, so there is no sink, oven, or stove, but there are a make-do platform and the essentials to store or heat your meal. This would be ideal for cold cooking, heating some easy dishes, and ready-to-wear food. There are table and chairs.

You find a complete “Kitchen Kit” with plates, glasses and cutlery for two people; and two “Aperitivo Kits” - Wine & Spumante or Bier & Drinks, are available for hire.

Preparing and enjoying your meals by the seaside is a staple of boathouse living.

 
 
 
  • Personal code to access the SERVICE HOUSE (that is located 50m from the Dock3 and dedicated to the Guests of the marina only) with TOILETS, SHOWERS with warm water all day, changing room, a countertop to wash the dishes, and LAUNDRY AREA (washing machine and dryer 50:- sek per tvätt/wash). Hot water available 24/7 included.

  • Personal “Towels Kits” are also available for hire.

 
 
  • Cars parking (free)

  • MTB bikes renting (80:- sek day)

  • You are welcome to stay and use your kajak or paddleboard to reach the water (free)

 
 
 

YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • The dock won't be heated, and only the summer months are appropriate for renting it out.

  • No smoking indoors and, please, on the piers, too.

  • Sorry, no pets :)

 
 

This holiday rental is already available for reservations on AIRBNB for the summer

The Dock3 is available on Airbnb for sea lovers and hikers as the "base camp by the sea" to easily access and enjoy the Skuleskogen National Park and the natural surroundings in the area of the Skuleberget mountain.

Bring your best studded shoes, mountain bike, kayak or paddleboard: the High Coast is right on your doorstep and is all to be experienced!

 
 

Overview from the Skuleberget mountain, there are 5 beautiful paths to reach the peak and a chairlift, too.

WHY

  • The accommodation is conveniently located nearby the Skuleberget mountain and the Skuleskogen National Park, making it a great place to stay and to start to discover the World Heritage Site while on vacation on the High Coast.

The marina is within walking distance of the "Naturum" museum, the High Coast World Heritage Center located at the feet of the easterly face of the Skuleberget mountain.

  • From the marina, you can easily access the area's natural beauty and participate in outdoor activities and events in Docksta, such as climbing "Via Ferrata" routes, running the Höga Kusten Trail and Twin Peaks races, or attending the outdoor concerts at Skulebergets Naturscen.

  • This unique lodging is anything but typical. From your bed, watch the sun rise across the fjord. Enjoy eating breakfast or an aperitivo on the docks with a view of the sea.

  • To spend a couple of glamorous nights on land, your kayaks (or boat) safely docked in the marina.

 

WHEN

DURING THE SUMMER ONLY

Check the availability of the apartment between June and August.


 

Know who HOST

Tommaso De Rosa

See my host profile and contact me on Airbnb

If you would like assistance planning your stay in one of our waterfront accommodations at the marina, need hiking advice at Skyleskogen Park or Mount Skuleberget, or have any other questions regarding things to do on the High Coast during the summer, please contact me via the Airbnb chat.

_Tommaso

Please write me by email or WhatsApp at +46.763136909

(You are welcome :)


 

Where is The marina

The dock house is situated on the Dockstafjärden at the guest harbor in Docksta.

When you arrive in Docksta on the E4, just at the end of the Dockstafjärden in front of the village, you will see our floating wharfs, docks, and boathouses. The marina is about 100 meters from the pier of the ferry to Ulvön Island and the bus stop "Docksta E4/Marina", and a few hundred meters from the bus stop in the village (near the ICA supermarket).

If you are hiking along the Höga Kusten Leden, you will find the marina 200 m from your track when it passes through the main road of the village or from the ICA store.

 

EXPLORING THE HÖGA KUSTEN

Seaview from the beach at Kälsviken within the Skuleskogen National Park.


A World Heritage Site is just outside your door. Explore it!

What we highlight:

The Slåttdalskrevan is one of the top hiking destinations within the national park.

Discover Skuleberget: rent the ideal family-friendly lodgings in Docksta

 

If you are looking for the ideal location to stay during your next holidays in the High Coast, Docksta is the place for you.

Having your "base camp" in the heart of the world heritage will offer you several advantages and countless opportunities.

From here, the whole archipelago is much more accessible and it will be easier and faster to reach its wonderful points of interest and to be able to move easily to discover and to explore.

 
 
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In discovering the world heritage from Docksta, rent the marina's apartment

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WHY

It’s a perfectly located accomodation:

  • walking distance from the Skuleberget mountain

  • to easily access the natural surroundings in the area of the Skuleskogen National Park

  • to join the outdoors activities and events in Docksta: i.e. climbing the “Via Ferrata” routes, running the Höga Kusten Trail and Twin Peaks races or enjoy the music contests at Skulebergets Naturscen

  • to enjoy stunning overnights with seaview over the Dockstafjärden

    This memorable accommodation is anything but ordinary. Wake up watching the sunrise over the fjord from your bed. Enjoy having breakfast outside on the terrace overlooking the sea.

  • to overnight ashore with your boat safely moored at the doorstep

 
 
 
 

WHERE

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This large apartment by the seaside is situated within our private marina in Docksta and faces on the fjord and the piers of the guest harbor.

  • the foot of the Skuleberget mountain is less than two kilometers away;

  • close to the Skuleskogen national park, which you can reach even without using your car;

  • a stone's throw from the village;

  • just 50m from the bus stop “Docksta Marina” (on the E4) and the dock of the ferry “Höga Kusten Trafik”.

 
 
 

Welcome at the marina’s guest house

There are 2+2 sleeps in the loft, 2 bathrooms (1 shower), equipped kitchen, large living room with seaview, terrace, free wi-fi and car parking.

Towels and sheets are provided.

  • It is suitable for a family, a couple, a group of friends, or for a small sports team;

  • The kitchen is equipped and complete with dishwasher, electric and microwave owens, fridge and freezer to be able to cook as if you were at home

An additional accomodation with 2 sleeps extra is available: read about the overnight in our boathouse >

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

  • LAUNDRY AREA (washing machine and dryer 50:- sek per tvätt/wash)

  • MTB bikes renting (80:- sek day)

YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • No smoking indoors

  • Sorry, no pets :)

 
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WHEN

DURING THE SUMMER ONLY

Check the availability of the apartment between June and September.

 

This apartment is available on AIRBNB for your holiday in the Höga Kusten:


Tommaso De Rosa

If you would like assistance planning your stay in one of our waterfront accommodations at the marina, need hiking advice at Skyleskogen Park or Mount Skuleberget, or have any other questions regarding things to do on the High Coast during the summer, please contact me via the Airbnb chat.

_Tommaso

Please write by email or WhatsApp at +46.763136909

(You are welcome :)


EXPLORING THE HÖGA KUSTEN

RECOMMENDED:

 

HÖGA KUSTEN SOUVENIRS

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HÖGA KUSTEN SOUVENIRS 🧭

 
 

Unique boathouse stay: overnight by the sea in Docksta, Höga Kusten

 

You will arrive at Docksta right along the 7th section of your hike along the Höga Kusten Leden.

If you like the idea to stay by the water’s edge, head to this classic nordic boathouse on the seafront in Docksta that you can actually sleep in.

This hikers friendly hut is formally a real boathouse where just its small fisherman room have been converted to offer a comfortable overnight accommodation.

The boathouse has a covered berth and its private outdoor pier facing south on the fjord and a small beach.

 
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Stay overnight in a Boathouse by Höga Kusten Trail

WHERE

The boathouse is situated on the Dockstafjärden at the guest harbor in Docksta.

You find it at DOCKSTA HAVET:

  • 200mt far from the track of the Höga Kusten Leden that passes through the main road of the village or from the ICA store

  • just 50mt from the bus stop “Docksta Marina” (on the E4) and the dock of the ferry “Höga Kusten Trafik”

 

WHEN

DURING THE SUMMER ONLY

check on AIRBNB the availability of the boathouse between June and September.

Check availability, prices & booking on AIRBNB >

INFO: WhatsApp at +46.763136909 or call +46.763126628 (contact: Tommaso De Rosa)

 

WHY

  • It’s a perfectly located “base camp by the sea” to easily access and enjoy the natural surroundings in the area of the Skuleberget mountain and the Skuleskogen National Park

  • To take a “rest” day to recover during your hiking holiday or to have a protected place to refuge during bad weather

  • to join the outdoor summer events in Docksta: i.e. the Höga Kusten Trail and Twin Peaks trailrunning races or the music contests at Skulebergets Naturscen

ACTIVITIES WE RECOMMEND:

  • enjoy the views over the High Coast from the summits of the Skuleberget and Vårdkallberget mountains

  • take the ferry that start from the harbor for a day trip to the Ulvön island.

  • or simply take a swim in the fjord, taking off from inside the boat house :-)

 

ACCOMMODATION

2 sleeps - 1 bedroom (~ 8 sqm)

 
 

FACILITIES

ELECTRICITY and radiator to heat the room

Personal code to access the SERVICE HOUSE (that is dedicated to the Guests of the marina only) with TOILETS, SHOWERS with warm water all day, changing room, a countertop to wash the dishes, and LAUNDRY AREA (washing machine and dryer 50:- sek per tvätt/wash). Hot water available 24/7 included.

Private outdoor place by the sea and forniture

Cars parking (free)

MTB bikes renting (100:- sek day)
 

YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • Not suitable for children

  • No smoking indoors

  • Sorry, no pets :)

 
 

Holiday Rentals by the sea:

 

INFO

CONTACT:

Tommaso De Rosa

+46 (0)76.3136909
dockstahavet@gmail.com

 
 
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How COVID-19 impacts sailing in the High Coast and at our guest harbor

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a dramatic effect on people’s health and on our lives globally.

Recreational boating activities around the Baltic Sea have been affected as well by the restrictions and directives regarding COVID-19 that have been introduced by the governments of many countries.

RED = Closed/Highly Restricted ORANGE = Restrictions GREEN = Open GREY = Non-coastal countries, not reported here

RED = Closed/Highly Restricted
ORANGE = Restrictions
GREEN = Open
GREY = Non-coastal countries, not reported here

“COVID-19 restrictions” mean that in many countries cruising is severely restricted or currently prohibited. Countries neighboring Sweden (Denmark, Norway and Finland) have also introduced restrictions. In Sweden, there is not a ban on cruising but people were asked to restrict non-essential travel.

 

The Cruising Association is providing relevant & updated information at these page links:

 
 

It’s important that we all - as sailors & citizens - do our part:

  • by protecting people's health - especially within local communities

  • by following the recommendations of the health authorities that aim to fight back against the spread of COVID-19

  • by acting in accordance with their recommendations regarding travel and public gatherings in the country

  • by following the government advice to discourage non-essential travel.

 
 
Sailor's Base Camp at Docksta Havet

We are aware that COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge to our guest harbor since we relaunched the marina in Docksta fifteen years ago in 2006.
 

Under the circumstances and in light of the COVID-19 situation, which continues to rapidly evolve, with regret, we inform Friends and Sailors that we’ll be not able to start the 2020 season at Docksta Havet Base Camp and to let any mooring during the summer.

Our office, the Sailor's Club House and the Service House, will be closed, including our moorings on floating wharfs and on the main piers.
 

Please note that any kind of mooring, even temporarily, will be not allowed during the summer period May/September 2020.

Any activities within the entire area of our guest harbour - like exhibits or pop-up activities, the Play2Sail Arena and radio-sailing school - will be temporarily suspended.

For any kind of help or info, please get in touch with us.

 
 

Discovering the High Coast | Seaside impressions Vol. 2

The Ullångersfjärden near Sjöland, Ullånger

The Ullångersfjärden near Sjöland, Ullånger

With this publication we wanted to collect a gallery of images and impressions of one of the most fantastic seaside destination in Sweden, the High Coast / Höga Kusten World Heritage.

Being so many the pictures we thought that deserved to be shared, it ended up in publishing two volumes. Here is the post we made about Volume 1.

They portrait the High Coast coastline in different seasons. Most of the pictures have been taken aroung Ullångersfjärden, but Storsand and Rotsidan are well represented too :)

We hope that these Seaside Impressions lighted up your imagination :) And what not to...

Start planning your next cruise to the High Coast:

There is so much to do and see, but - beyond the basics - a safe mooring in the heart of the High Coast is a perfect base camp to start exploring the area >

Discovering the High Coast | Seaside impressions Vol. 1

The Dockstafjärden near Sandvik

The Dockstafjärden near Sandvik

With this publication we wanted to collect a gallery of images and impressions of one of the most fantastic seaside destination in Sweden, the High Coast / Höga Kusten World Heritage.

Being so many the pictures we thought that deserved to be shared, it ended up in publishing two volumes. They portrait the High Coast coastline in different seasons including winter - not suitable for sailing unless you want to thrill the fjord on an ice boat. Which is actually possible since Ullångersfjärden and Dockstafjärden are freezing during several months in winter :)