On a teeny little island just off the harbour, Badholmens Vandrarhem is a basic, friendly hostel reached by a causeway. Four plain bunk-bedded huts named after creatures of the deep look out to sea, and there’s a cafe, a laundry, a sauna and hot tub for guests nearby. Just behind the huts is a great spot for sunbathing and diving.
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