Öckerööarna - med husbil i Göteborgs skärgård

The Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago consist of about ten islands, four of which are connected by bridges: Fotö, Öckerö, Hönö and Hälsö. We took a ferry here with our motorhome and spent two nights in a real idyll.

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Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

The Öckerö Islands are located at a comfortable distance from Gothenburg and offer a really lovely environment with beautiful cliffs, picturesque fishing villages and red little cottages. We really enjoyed our days here!

FREEDOMtravel på Öckerööarna i Göteborgs skärgård

The Öckerö Islands belong to Gothenburg's northern archipelago, or Bohuslän's southern archipelago, as the area may also be called. You can get here by ferry from Lilla Varholmen ferry terminal on Hisingen, or by your own boat.

Ferry to the Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

We steered the husil to Lilla Varholmen's ferry terminal and were prepared for a long queue, as it was high season and beautiful weather. There was indeed a queue, but we did not have to wait long at all before we could drive on board. Then there was a short and nice crossing to the island of Hönö.

And isn't it amazing that these types of car ferries are usually free in Sweden? That's often not the case abroad!

Fotö with motorhome

We headed straight to Fotö, which is the southernmost of the connected islands. Here we were greeted by a fantastic environment with rocks and boats.

On Fotö there is a caravan park, which in our opinion is one of the finest on the Öckerö Islands. Here the motorhomes are parked in the harbour, in some cases directly on the cliffs and with a view of the sea.

We first thought it was full, but it turned out that the car park was bigger than we first saw. As we drove around a corner, more spaces appeared, and there we could park FREEDOM for SEK 200/day. The price includes electricity, toilets, showers and the opportunity to empty and fill tanks.

There are also washing machines, but to use them you must have ten crowns. Just remember that not pay before noon - the ticket is valid from 12-12.

Fotö harbour is also wonderfully cosy and includes the Boa Café, where you can buy ice cream and pastries.

Hönö with motorhome

On our last day on the Öckerö Islands, we drove around the four interconnected islands to look around. From Fotö you first come to Hönö, which also offers a fantastically charming environment. Here you can hang out in Hönö Klåva, which is the central point with shops, restaurants and excursion boats.

If you want a more active holiday, you can cycle around the island, go on a boat trip to Vinga (where Evert Taube grew up), go on a sea fishing trip or perhaps visit the Fishing Museum.

Hönö Klåva harbour has a large caravan park with electricity and other services.

There is also a large caravan site in Hönö Röds harbour, further north on the island. Here too there is electricity and other services.

Öckerö by motorhome

From Hönö we continued to Öckerö. Here we checked out Öckerö harbour, where there is also a large parking space. In fact, you feel welcome with a motorhome on the Öckerö Islands. Although it is popular and can be very many motorhomes, the chances of finding a place are still relatively good, as there are so many large parking spaces.

Hälsö by motorhome

Finally, we went out to Hälsö, which in addition to Fotö became a favourite for us. So incredibly nice and charming out here! There is also a parking space for motorhomes, in Hälsö harbour. This is perhaps a little smaller, but you stand very nicely with a view of the water, and service is available.

There is another caravan site nearby, at Öckerö båtsällskap. Here, too, you can stand nicely by the water, and electricity and service are available.

To sum up, we can say that we experienced the Öckerö Islands as a great destination with a motorhome, but of course you can travel here in other ways as well.

More islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

There are many islands to discover in the Gothenburg archipelago. In addition to the four islands we visited, the Öckerö Islands include a number of other islands. For example, you can visit Björkö, by ferry from Lilla Varholmen ferry terminal and Källö-Knippla, Hyppeln and Rörö, by ferry from Hälsö.

There is also a long list of red islands in Gothenburg's southern archipelago. These islands are completely car-free and can be reached all year round by Styrsöbolaget boats from Saltholmen ferry terminal or Stenpiren in the city centre.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

In addition to all the archipelago islands, you have of course lovely Gothenburg very close by. Just outside Gothenburg you will find some other interesting sights, such as Älvsborg Fortress, Bohus Fortress and Gunnebo Castle and gardens.

Have you visited the Öckerö Islands?

Have you visited the Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago, by caravan or perhaps in some other way? How was your experience?

Facts about the Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

Landscape: Bohuslän
County: Västra Götaland County
Municipality: Öckerö municipality
Name: Can also be called the northern archipelago of Gothenburg or the southern archipelago of Bohuslän.
Population: About 13 000 in the municipality (2022). Fotö: about 600, Hönö: about 9000, Öckerö: about 3500, Hälsö: about 600.
Islands: Björkö, Fotö, Grötö, Hyppeln, Hälsö, Hönö, Kalvsund, Källö-Knippla, Rörö, Öckerö and Hisingen.
Read more: You can find more information at West Sweden website.

Facts about Gothenburg's southern archipelago

Landscape: Västergötland
Municipality: Gothenburg municipality
Name: Also known as the Öckerö Islands or the southern archipelago of Bohuslän.
Islands: Asperö, Brännö, Donsö, Galterö, Knarrholmen, Kårholmen, Källö
Känsö, Köpstadö, Rivö, Sillfarsholmen (Aeolusön), Sjumansholmen, Lilla Förö/Stora Förö, Stora Mosskullen, Styrsö, Tistlarna, Valö, Vargö, Vinga, Vrångö

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Helena+from+Finland says:

We have never thought of going to the islands but now realise that it is possible. Have thought that it is island overflowing. May add it to the "to do list" By the way, I like your dress very much. Looks nice😍. Where can you find one like that🤔.

02 August 2022 - 8:38

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  Helena says:
  
  We were also prepared for it to be completely full. There were a lot of motorhomes when we arrived (brilliant weather and high season) but since there were so many places, it was still possible to find a place! And thank you! 🙂 I bought the dress in the Czech Republic, at an international chain called C&A 🙂 .
  
  02 August 2022 - 10:07
  
  - Helena+from+Finland says:
    
    Czech Republic next😂😂
    
    02 August 2022 - 10:10
    
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      Helena says:
      
      I think C&A is available online (and maybe in Sweden, no idea?) On the other hand, Czech Republic is recommended 😀😂👍.
      
      02 August 2022 - 10:26
      
bmlarstravellingblog says:

We have stayed on Björkö (where I think you can now book a pitch?), Öckerö and Hönö-Klåva. Restaurant, Tullhuset on Hönö can be recommended. Of course it is nice on the islands. On our "to-do list" is to go out to the small islands by ferry and cycle around.

02 August 2022 - 9:36

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  Helena says:
  
  Thanks for even more tips! 🙂 Cycling around the small islands sounds cosy!
  
  02 August 2022 - 10:08
  
Seija viitamäki-Carlsson says:

Such great tips. Facts and all your professional photographers. We have had two of our children at Öckerö high school between 2001 - 2008... So many trips from Hälsingland to Öckerö. Always nice, all seasons! Thank you for your wonderful reports and good continuation.

02 August 2022 - 15:09

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  Helena says:
  
  What fun that you like our photos! 🙂 And so nice to go to Öckerö to visit from time to time! 🙂
  
  02 August 2022 - 19:41
  
Ditte says:

So nice out here! Have been in the area a lot in the past. but not with a motorhome.
We have borrowed houses on Fotö, Hönö and Öckerö and then taken us around - There are so many nice things here - A visit to Vinga you do not want to miss either. Donsö and Syrsö are other islands we like in the southern archipelago - But there is a lot.
Thanks for the tour and great pictures.

02 August 2022 - 18:00

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  Helena says:
  
  Oh, yes there are so many islands! We will have to save some for another time, but it's nice to have some left as well 🙂
  
  02 August 2022 - 19:41
  
BP says:

Such nice pictures with such beautiful motifs from the Gothenburg archipelago. It always surprises me how big the difference is between the Stockholm and Gothenburg archipelago. I wonder if I don't like the more barren archipelago on the west coast best.
The west coast is also much more motorhome-friendly.

02 August 2022 - 20:03

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad you like the photos! I agree that the Gothenburg archipelago and the Stockholm archipelago are very different, although I like both. But yes, Bohuslän is beautiful! 🙂
  
  04 August 2022 - 7:01
  
JoY says:

With your beautiful photos, you make us want to go there, perhaps already in the autumn.

03 August 2022 - 8:39

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  Helena says:
  
  Definitely recommended! Nice and cosy! 🙂
  
  04 August 2022 - 7:02
  
Anna says:

We consider ourselves privileged to live on Hising Island in Gothenburg. We spend many of our weekends out on Fotö or Hälsö which are our favourites... But Björkö is also nice... From Öckerö there is also a passenger ferry (Västtrafik) to Grötö. The car-free, but it is nice to bring a bike on the ferry.

03 August 2022 - 9:33

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, of course it is privileged to be so close to the Gothenburg archipelago and the Bohuslän coast! 🙂 Thanks for more tips!
  
  04 August 2022 - 7:02
  
Ann-Sofie and Lennart says:

Fantastic islands that we visit as often as we can, but not on holiday.
Forö and Hälsö are favourites for us. Looking forward to seeing your nice pictures,.

03 August 2022 - 22:33

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  Helena says:
  
  Understand that it can be extra nice and quiet to come here before or after high season! 🙂
  
  04 August 2022 - 7:03
  
Maria /emjis says:

Oh, our islands! I have an aunt who lives on Hälsö, so we usually stay at the caravan park there ... or with them. We also had best friends on Hönö so our first summer we were together we took care of their house when they were on holiday. Luxury!!! Yes, there will be trips here from time to time;)

06 August 2022 - 22:26

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  Helena says:
  
  Nice that you usually visit Hälsö, sooo nice!
  
  07 August 2022 - 14:29

Öckerö Islands - by campervan in the Gothenburg archipelago

Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

Ferry to the Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

Fotö with motorhome

Hönö with motorhome

Öckerö by motorhome

Hälsö by motorhome

More islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

Have you visited the Öckerö Islands?

Facts about the Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago

Facts about Gothenburg's southern archipelago

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