Grisslehamn

Grisslehamn is a place ( tätort ) in the Swedish municipality of Norrtälje, Stockholm County. The place is situated on the Baltic coast.

From Grisslehamn from the shipping company Ferries Eckerö to Eckerö in Åland. Åland from other ferry services are available to Finland and Estonia.

In 2006 Grisslehamn celebrated the 250th anniversary.

History

The original Grisslehamn, which is now called Gamla Grisslehamn ( Alt- Grisslehamn '), located a few kilometers south of the present town. The place is first mentioned in historical treatises on the Post link between Finland and Åland in 1376.

Middle Ages

Securing the postal route was besides fishing for a long time the most important task in Grisslehamn. This particular had a great importance for the Swedish kings, because in this way important royal edicts were distributed.

The organization of the old post route was strengthened in 1638 on the initiative of the Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna. For this purpose, every two to three miles a so-called post homestead was established. The inhabitants of these farms were responsible to transport the mail to the next farm. The work was exhausting and sometimes dangerous, especially in winter. In particular, during transport by sea passed fatal accidents.

18th century

When a fire destroyed Grisslehamn 1754, the Swedish king, Grisslehamn the old position decided to move a few miles north of the present location. The main reason for moving was the shorter route by sea to Eckerö in Åland, so that the transportation of the mail was relieved. It was built a new post office and a Barracks ( closed 1869). The post office, the building was constructed exclusively for postal services, is the oldest of its kind

19th century

During the war against Russia 1808-1809 Grisslehamn fell into the center of attention. The commander of Åland, Baron Georg Carl von chub, fled across the frozen lake to Grisslehamn when the Russians occupied the island under General Kulnew. Kulnew pursued by chub on the ice to Grisslehamn, but before it reached the village, retired from chub after Älmsta back. Only a small unit under the direction of a young ensign remained. Kulnew threatened Grisslehamn burn down when the unit would not retreat a few kilometers. After a moment's pause, the ensign pulled back with his unit, even though he risked it, to be brought before a court-martial. Kulnew did not stay long, but took little later. Grisslehamn was saved with it.

In memory of the fallen soldiers who defended Grisslehamn on March 19, 1809 was a statue in the harbor in the form of a hat, inspired by the uniform hats of Uppland Regiment, erected.

20th century

At the beginning of the 20th century, the rowing boats were replaced for mailing by steamships. But the post Rowing has been preserved in an annual race to this day. Thus, the tourism took a stronger role. In 1903 opened the hotel in 1300 and has already Havsbaden summer guests include in 1907.

Today, in addition to tourism, the ferry service between Grisslehamn and Eckerö in Åland ( Eckerölinjen ) the main source of income.

Culture

Also in the culture Grisslehamn has played a significant role. The most well-known artist who has lived in Grisslehamn, was the author, artist and caricaturist Albert Engström ( 1869-1940 ). He acquired the property Augustenberg in 1900 and built a house there, which today serves as a museum. Just a few minutes from the house is the former studio of the artist directly to the cliffs. The lake side is white instead of red painted, as it serves as a navigation mark. During his lifetime, many contemporary artists came and went, including Carl Larsson, Anders Zorn, August Strindberg and Bruno Liljefors. Also Evert Taube was invited.

In Grisslehamn also more or less well-known artists were employed, such as the wood artist Karl Johan Andersson, who was a close friend Engstrom and singer Cacka Israelsson. From Grisslehamn the actor Krister Henriksson came from.