A holiday in Bohuslän is like a dream with all the skerries and idyllic islands. From northern Gothenburg to the Norwegian border in the land of shellfish. Join one of the most beautiful archipelagos in Sweden with boat trips between the islets and all the unique nature reserves.
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Holidays in Bohuslän
We take you around from the Öckerö Islands to the mystical Marstrand and the Carlsten Fortress, and further inland to the Bohus Fortress. Along the coast you will find idyllic islands such as Dyrön, Käringön and all the fantastic islands of the Koster Sea with its national park.
You will also find Tjörn and Sweden's fourth largest island Orust and gems such as Grundsund, Fiskebäckskil, Lysekil, Uddevalla, Kungshamn, Smögen, Ramsvikslandet, Hunnebostrand and Strömstad. You'll also find Unesco-protected rock carvings in Tanumshede, King Tryggve's tomb and murals.
Tips for your holiday in Bohuslän
From Varberg to Hunnebostrand in a motorhome - with foreign guests
The second part of our motorhome trip in Sweden, together with our South African friends, went from Varberg...
The Swedish Bohuslän Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads
Svenska Bohuslänsvägen is a themed road that takes you through Bohuslän, to experience the beautiful...
What to do in Strömstad - 17 tips for Sweden's westernmost town
What to see and do in Strömstad? This town in Bohuslän, which is Sweden's most...
Visiting the Koster Islands in Bohuslän - a lovely trip!
Visiting the Koster Islands can be a really wonderful excursion! The scenic Koster Islands are located just outside Strömstad,...
Street art in Strömstad - Artscape Lighthouse
We checked out street art in Strömstad. Last summer, "Artscape Lighthouse" in Strömstad and...
Things to do in Grebbestad - 12 tips for the oyster mecca
What to see and do in Grebbestad? This charming west coast town offers an idyllic setting with...
Tjurpannan nature reserve - western coastal idyll in Grebbestad
Tjurpannan Nature Reserve is located just north of Grebbestad in Bohuslän and is a real West Coast idyll. Here we meet...
A lovely boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad.
What a wonderful boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad! When we arrived in Grebbestad we had no...
Rock carvings in Tanum - a Unesco World Heritage Site
Rock carvings in Tanum will be the topic today. Soooo exciting! Imagine that our ancestors sat and ...
The King's Gap in Fjällbacka - The Wolf Claw in Ronia the Robber's Daughter
The King's Gorge in Fjällbacka is a dramatic gorge in Vetteberget, named after a visit...
Things to do in Uddevalla - 17 tips for the heart of Bohuslän
What to see and do in Uddevalla? This west coast town is often called the 'heart of Bohuslän' and...
Hafsten Resort & Camping in Uddevalla - scenic camping luxury
Hafsten Resort & Camping is located in a scenic location on the west coast and offers camping, swimming, nature experiences, adventurous activities and...
Bohusläns museum in Uddevalla - an interesting visit
Bohusläns museum in Uddevalla is a really nice museum, which tells about the culture and history of the area....
Tureborgen in Uddevalla - an exciting ruin
Tureborgen in Uddevalla is an exciting ruin of a castle that looked medieval, but...
Things to do in Hunnebostrand - 19 tips for an archipelago idyll
What to see and do in Hunnebostrand? This delightful archipelago idyll offers dramatic scenery, picturesque...
Ramsvikslandet in Bohuslän - walking in the 'kingdom of rocks'
Ramsvikslandet is a nature reserve on the west coast, nicknamed the 'Kingdom of the Rocks'. And indeed it is a...
Things to do in Smögen - 17 tips for the seafood mecca
What to see and do in Smögen? This lovely west coast town is truly a seafood mecca. Plus...
Things to do in Kungshamn - 11 tips for the resort town of Smögen
What to see and do in Kungshamn? This cosy west coast gem may not be as well known...
Things to do in Lysekil - 20 tips for a West Coast gem
What to see and do in Lysekil? This gem on the west coast offers beautiful cliffs,...
Skaftö in Bohuslän - Grundsund and Fiskebäckskil
Skaftö, or Skaftölandet as it may actually be called, is a charming island on the west coast, where you...
What to do on Orust - 15 tips for a beautiful island on the west coast
What to see and do on Orust? This beautiful west coast island offers a wonderful environment ...
MUMA Mural paintings on Orust - stories about women
MUMA Muralmålningar (Mural Modern Art) is an art project that highlights women in the rural areas of eastern Orust....
Käringön in Bohuslän - an idyllic island off the coast of Orust.
Käringön is an idyllic island off Orust in Bohuslän. Here you can sunbathe and swim, walk...
What to do on Tjörn - 17 tips for a lovely island in Bohuslän.
What to see and do on Tjörn? This scenic island is located on the west coast, in Bohuslän,...
Dyrön in Bohuslän - a lovely archipelago island outside Tjörn.
Dyrön, or Stora Dyrön as the island is actually called, is a lovely and scenic archipelago island off Tjörn,...
Carlsten's fortress on Marstrand - an exciting attraction
Carlsten's Fortress on Marstrand is an exciting attraction, offering fascinating historical environments and captivating...
Öckerö Islands - by campervan in the Gothenburg archipelago
The Öckerö Islands in the Gothenburg archipelago consist of around ten islands, four of which are connected by...
Trollhätte canal by motorhome - a journey along the Göta river
Trollhätte Canal by motorhome, how does it work and what can you see along the way? This summer...
Hamburgsund - West Coast charm and seafood feast
Hamburgsund is a cosy little town on the west coast, with high cliffs, boats, red cottages and a...
Bohus Fortress - the castle that survived 14 sieges
Bohus Fortress has been defended by Norwegians, Danes and Swedes and has been subjected to a total of 14 sieges -...
100 things to do in Bohuslän
Hiking, fishing, camping or sightseeing? Here you will find tips for activities and experiences during your holiday in Bohuslän.
Video from Ramvikslandet
video from Smögen
Video from King's Landing
Video from Lysekil
Video from Grundsund and Lysebäckskil
Video from Hunnebostrand
Video from Tjörn in Bohuslän
Video from a lovely boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad on the west coast
Video from Kungsklyftan in Fjällbacka.
Video of rock carvings in Tanum
Good to know before your holiday in Bohuslän
Here you will find information and things to know before your holiday in Bohuslän.
Accommodation in Bohuslän
- Hotels, cottages and hostels: There are many different types of accommodation around Bohuslän. For example, you can find tips on West Sweden website.
- Camping and caravanning sites: There are plenty of campsites and pitches and many are well located along the coast. In high season, popular sites can get crowded. Read more about campsites and pitches in Bohuslän here.
- Free camping: Free camping with a motorhome is fine as long as you follow laws and local regulations.
Food and drink in Bohuslän
- Regional courts: Mackerel soup, egg cheese or seared mackerel with nettle sauce.
- Delicacies: Seafood of all kinds, such as lobster, crab, crayfish, mussels and oysters.
- Desserts: Try egg cheese, for example with blackberry jam.
- Drinks: Smögen whisky is located in Hunnebostrand.
Activities in Bohuslän
- Nature: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, golf, fishing and boat trips to various islands.
- Culture: Art and galleries
- History: Fortresses, museums, churches, homesteads, rock carvings and ancient tombs
- For children: Swimming, camping and crab fishing
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