Invitation to STRÖMSTAD | TANUM | SOTENÄS | LYSEKIL | MUNKEDAL | UDDEVALLA ORUST | TJÖRN | STENUNGSUND | KUNGÄLV | ÖCKERÖ Island-hopping along the coast Check it out! DISCOVER THE ARCHIPELAGO BY BOAT ACTIVITY ROCKS, OCEAN GUIDE & ADRENALINE 2018 WORLD’S BEST SHELLFISH CULINARY MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST BEYOND YOUR TRIP 1 1 WHEN THE DETOUR IS EVERYTHING. For those who love adventure, total tranuility, breathtaking views and being one with nature, there are many well-known places in West Sweden to visit. And while you’re here, you’ll fi nd that there are even more places off the beaten track to discover and enjoy for yourself. WELCOME TO THE DETOUR OF YOUR LIFE! 2 3 Content WELCOME! BOHUSLÄN. A palette of experiences. Salty flavours, summer idyll with sunshine, swimming, boat life and crab-fishing. Yet equally alluring in autumn, winter or spring when you can enjoy the peace and quiet or world-class active experiences in a unique environment. Our Bohuslän offers you memorable moments – from Öckerö in the south to Strömstad in the north. And perhaps the world’s best fish and shellfish. We hope that our Invitation to Bohuslän will inspire you to visit – any time of year. THE TOURIST ORGANISATIONS OF BOHUSLÄN For more information and inspiration visit bohuslan.com Content We’d love you to share your Bohuslän experience through #bohuslan A JOURNEY THROUGH BOHUSLÄN 4 Discover unique places with history and culture in a wonderful setting. 5 INSTAGRAM FAVOURITES BOHUSLÄN FOR KIDS 6 Fun activities for the whole family. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? 7 Challenge yourself, surprise your senses and seek adventure in Bohuslän. EXPEDITION BOHUSLÄN 8 Join us as we dive deep into Bohuslän’s magical world. 9 BOHUSLÄN’S SHELLFISH Salty flavours from Bohuslän. 7 ISLAND-HOPPING IN BOHUSLÄN 10 Explore Bohuslän’s amazing archipelago. MAP & TOURIST INFORMATION 12 Find your exciting destinations. 10 6 9 EDITORIAL BOARD: Jessica Frendberg – Uddevalla Turism and Linnéa Johansson – Södra Bohuslän Turism. TRANSLATION: Liselotte Geary PHOTO: Roger Borgelid, Katja Ragnstam, Jonas Ingman, Lars-Gunnar Hallsten, Åsa Dahlgren, Örjan Glennlid, Mikael Almse, Robert Dahlberg, Stefan Isaksson, Peter Muld. COVER PHOTO: Madeleine Landley. PRODUCTION: Intryck, part of Ortstidningar i Väst AB. PRINTING: ColorPrint Danmark 2018. We also disclaim liability for any printing errors that may occur. 2 3 Sensational Strömstad Heritage is home to magical rock archipelago by boat or kayak. Visit 18th HISTORICALLY A HEALTH RESORT, carvings and traces of the Bronze Age. century seaside resort Gustafsberg, Strömstad offers modern and traditional Contemporary entertainment, boat life, idyllic island Bassholmen, the spectacular spas, restaurants, culture, activities and boutique shopping along picturesque Strandpromenaden boardwalk or the attractions all year on the doorstep of jetties, and delicious restaurant nearby mountains and forests. breathtaking fjord views. Here you will experiences. Here, the archipelago is ever find the idyllic Koster Islands and Sweden’s present in the idyllic coastal communities Outstanding Orust only marine National Park, Kosterhavet. Grebbestad, famous for its oysters, SWEDEN’S FOURTH LARGEST island Orust murder mystery capital Fjällbacka, and offers a bustling boating life, green land- Tanum World Heritage Hamburgsund with its calm marina at scapes of local produce and farm shops, HAMBURGSUND, FJÄLLBACKA AND Hamburgö. They are all perfect starting historic hikes, ancient castles, genuine GREBBESTAD boast barren cliffs along points for archipelago tours, kayaking and fishing villages, incredible islands, and the salty water of the sea, which in seal or oyster safaris. a flourishing music scene. The ocean is combination with the deep forests of never far away whether you want to swim, the Tanums region makes up a rich Uddevalla in the heart of Bohuslän kayak, golf or just relax. environment. In the westernmost BOHUSLÄN’S LARGEST CITY, Uddevalla archipelago lie the exciting Väderöarna is home to many musical, cultural and Lively Lysekil islands, in the east, the mushroom- sporting events, shopping, conferences, WORLD-CLASS CLIMBING, diving, canoeing, rich forests and dramatic waterfalls of cafés and restaurants and perfectly cycling and hiking are available across Dalsland. In between, Vitlycke World situated to explore the protected inner A JOURNEY THROUGH BOHUSLÄN “If you’ve ever fantasized about gliding silently through the water on a kayak, camping on deserted beaches, enjoying the midnight sun, spotting seals and soaking up the spirit of the sea, you’ll find no shortage of experiences here.” CNN’s verdict in its article on 10 of the world’s last great wilderness areas, placing the Bohuslän coast at number seven. islands, fishing villages, seaside resorts, Watercolour Museum is world-class, while free of cars, top restaurants, sunshine fjords and granite nature reserves. In Pilane sculpture park combines history with and saltwater swims. Strandverket Art Lysekil town centre, Havets Hus aquarium contemporary art. The island is also filled Gallery and performances. A walk along shows life under the surface and runs seal with ancient rock carvings, stone circles the island’s paths, bridges and cliffs is and underwater safaris. and ancient settlements. Great beaches a magical experience all year round. and restaurants complete the package. Kungälv is a blend of eventful history and Lush Munkedal modern city life. Mighty Bohus Fortress MUNKEDAL IS the green lung of Bohuslän, Sailing scene in Stenungsund towers over the river’s edge, where it with salmon-filled Örekilsälven its aorta. IDYLLIC SEASIDE RECREATION and a has withstood wars and rival kings since Inland, Kynnefjäll is a 700 square kilometre bustling city centre make Stenungsund 1308. Feel the wings of history across pristine wilderness area. Stately Torreby an all-year destination. Expansive cobblestone streets between the old Castle is home to Bohuslän’s oldest golf ocean views and inland nature reserve wooden houses of Västra gatan and course over looking Sweden’s largest and Svartedalen surround the city centre Gamla torget, home to one of Sweden’s deepest fjord, Gullmarsfjorden. – home to a cultural centre, art best preserved baroque churches. In the gallery, cinema and science centre modern city centre of Kungälv, you’ll find Smögen and Sotenäs Molekylverkstan. The annual sailing shops, cafés and restaurants. VISITORS TO SOTENÄS – home to race Around Tjörn is equally exciting for picturesque island Smögen and a host the sailing elite and boating families. Öckerö island-hopping of vibrant coastal communities - are THE TEN ISLANDS of Gothenburg’s archi- rewarded with magnificent ocean views, Magnificent Marstrand and Kungälv pelago offer amazing kayaking, snorkelling, granite rocks and activities. Here, fresh IN THE FAR WEST, where the archipelago seal safari and fishing opportunities - just fish and seafood are central - enjoy it on ends and the wide ocean begins, 20 km from the city. Hop on a boat to a boat, at the fish shop or in a restaurant. Marstrand is home to the Carlsten explore popular Vinga lighthouse island Fortress perched on the top of the island. and the authentic fishing villages, beautiful Artistic Tjörn The boating town and seaside resort nature and culture, shopping, restaurants TJÖRN’S SPECIAL LIGHT attracts artists is famous for its jetty with boats of all of the other islands. and art lovers. In Skärhamn, the Nordic kinds, picturesque houses along streets 4 5 Hållö island off the Smögen coastline is home to Bohuslän’s oldest lighthouse. Enjoy the view, which stretches from Väderöbod in the north to Måseskär in the south. #hållö There’s something special about Bohuslän in winter. Visit Marstrand and capture a photographic moment of a still and beautiful landscape. #ramsvik #marstrand #pilane heritage #bohuslan West Sweden is Europe’s most Instagrammable Road Trip, according to AFAR Travel Magazine & Guide – and we can only agree! #uddevalla #strandpromenaden #stångehuvud High above Fjällbacka, Vetteberget offers an incredible view across the archipelago and coastline. #fjällbacka The colourful boathouses along the #ursholmen #koster Smögenbryggan jetty are among Sweden’s most popular destinations and a must-visit photographic opportunity. #smögenbryggan #hönöklåva #öckerö 5 Bohuslän for Kids FUN EXCURSIONS: SCULPTURE IN PILANE Among grazing sheep and ancient remains you will find nature’s own art gallery. Up on a hill, 14-metre tall sculpture Anna looks out across the landscape and can be seen from as far away as Marstrand in the south and Skaftö in the north. Bring a picnic and sit down in the grass to enjoy it. pilane.org BOOK SEAL SAFARI TOURS AND READ TANUMSTRAND SEACLUB Fun and games all year round with Tanumstrand SeaClub MORE ABOUT – an adventure for all children, led by an activity team. BOHUSLÄN FOR KIDS tanumstrand.se AT BOHUSLAN.COM NORDIC WATERCOLOUR MUSEUM Borrow a discovery kit with equipment that will inspire artistic experiences. Or try the brushes and watercolour paint in our public workshop. akvarellmuseet.org FAMILY CHALLENGE Challenge the family in across three adventurous disciplines Crab illustration: Jared Sohn. while exploring Kynnefjäll national park. kynnefjall.com VITLYCKE MUSEUM Become an archaeologist for a day in Tanum, where you can roam among thousands of petroglyphs carved into the smooth rock. Or try bow and arrow shooting and craft at BOHUSLÄN the Bronze Age farm. vitlyckemuseum.se FOR KIDS. Child-friendly Bohuslän is full of exciting activities