Sweden's Southwestern Archipelago -
islands without cars

Mon, Sep 30 10:30 A.M. NH Create (11.4)  

In this episode, we go island hopping in the land of the Vikings. Just off of Sweden's southwestern coastline are a series of small islands dotting the north sea. We explore Marstrandson for a midsummer sun - and a midsummer celebration - that almost never ends while learning about the island's most famous and some would say beloved cross-dressing criminal, and taking a private museum tour featuring an exhibit on the incomparable Ingrid Bergman. On Styrso, the largest of the southern islands, which is considered the "main" island in this archipelago, we spend some time understanding the understated elements of Swedish hospitality. And finally, on the southern-most island of Vrango, we don't just cook the island fish... we catch it!

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 203

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

About Islands Without Cars:

The unique new travel series ISLANDS WITHOUT CARS takes a rare and whimsical look at life without cars, buses or trains.

On small, remote and sparsely populated isles scattered throughout Europe, most of the inhabitants travel and transport goods by donkey, bicycle and other non-motorized vehicles.

It may seem like a bygone era, but for some, it is a modern reality.

The six-part series offers a fun and engaging look at the remote islands of Hydra (Greece), Sark (Channel Islands), Inish Meain (Ireland), the Aeolians (Italy), Zlarin and Krapanj (Croatia), and Porquerroles (France) through the eyes of a youthful and vibrant host.

Visit the Islands Without Cars web site

Watch Islands Without Cars - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Greece's Island of Hydra

Mexico's Isla Holbox

Memories, Screams, and Reflections

Michigan's Mackinac Island

Italy's Venetian Lagoon (Venice and Burano)

Sweden's Southwestern Archipelago

NHPBS Over-the-Air Broadcast

NHPBS Five Channels

NHPBS Passport - Learn More