Stridsholmen

Welcome to Stridsholmen, a Continental island in the Baltic Sea, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Stridsholmen unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

• Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
• Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
• Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
• Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
• News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Stridsholmen

Size: 2.631 km²
Coastline: 12.4 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Baltic Sea
Continent: Europe

Stridsholmen is a Small Island spanning 2.6 km² with a coastline of 12.4 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 59.80528564 / Longitude: 19.12512945

Climate and weather of Stridsholmen

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Warm Summer

Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.

Topography and nature of Stridsholmen

Timezone: UTC+01:00
Timezone places: Europe/Paris
Max. Elevation: 19 m
Mean Elevation: 11 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 94%

The mean elevation is 11 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 19 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Stridsholmen has a tree cover of 94 %.

Vegetation: 3 vegetation zones – Moderately Diverse Island
These islands start to show a broader range of ecological niches. With three vegetation zones, they may offer a mix of ecosystems like coastal areas, inland woods, and perhaps a distinct wetland or dry area. This diversity supports a wider range of flora and fauna, making these islands more ecologically complex than those with minimal diversity.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Stridsholmen

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Stridsholmen. The nearest airport is Mariehamn Airport, located 90 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Stridsholmen. The closest major port is GRISSLEHAMN, approximately 45 km away.

The mean population of Stridsholmen is 6 per km². Stridsholmen is Gently Populated. The island belongs to Sweden.

Continuing your journey, Vato is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Sweden is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Stridsholmen

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Stridsholmen. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.