Oaxen

Oaxen (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈûːˌaksɛn])[1] is an island and rural locality in Södertälje Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden.

Oaxen
Oaxen harbour
Oaxen
Oaxen
Coordinates: 58°58′28″N 17°42′57″E
CountrySweden
ProvinceSödermanland
CountyStockholm County
MunicipalitySödertälje Municipality
Area
  Total0.12 km2 (0.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2005-12-31)
  Total74
  Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Websitewww.oaxen.se

Oaxen has rich deposits of limestone which have been mined since the 19th century.

The island is connected to the mainland with car cable ferry. The island is mostly famous for Oaxens Skärgårdskrog which was a luxurious restaurant that used to be located on Oaxen before moving to Djurgården, Stockholm.

References

  1. Jöran Sahlgren; Gösta Bergman (1979). Svenska ortnamn med uttalsuppgifter (in Swedish). p. 19.
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