Jussarö was a mining city where iron ore was mined once. Between 1967-2005 the island was used by the Finnish Defence Forces. The island's services in season include guest marina services operated from Café Ön, a small shop of some sorts, rent-a-sauna, guided tours and starting in 2016 also lodging Guest marina can be found at 59°49,6‘N 23°34,1‘E. A waterbus service from Baggö Marina (.com), Baggövägen 1275, to Jussarö will begin service in 2016 season.