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Gothenburg's Archipelago

Along the coastline outside of Gothenburg, the archipelago spreads out like a string of islands. Just a short journey from central Gothenburg, you can stroll among picturesque alleys, lovely beaches, in nature reserves and along fine walking paths. Gothenburg's archipelago with its harbours, bays, islands, and the wonderful population is a unique experience. In addition, there are plenty of activities where seal safaris, fishing trips, exciting food experiences, swimming and boat trips are just a few.

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  • Self-service kayak rental at Brännö Husvik

    Brännö Kajak

    Self-service kayak rental in Brännö Husvik in Gothenburg’s southern archipelago

  • Guided boat tours

    Kastor Boat Trips

    Set off on a boat adventure with Kastor Boat Trips aboard the traditional fishing boats Kastor and Pollux. All year round from the harbour in Hönö Klåva, in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago.

  • motor boat in the sea

    Guided boat tours

    Hönö Boat Trips

    Join Captain Bosse on guided boat tours through the northern Gothenburg archipelago. From seal and lobster safaris to island taxi rides and sea adventures!

  • Sunset viewed from the deck of a ship. Sunlight streams through the vessel’s structure, with a marina and sailing boat masts visible in the background.

    Båtturer med ångbåt

    The Steamboat Society

    the Steamboat society,Sällskapet Ångbåten, operates summer boat traffic with the steamboat Ångaren Bohuslän. It is the west coast’s last archipelago steamer and Sweden’s largest steam-powered ship in regular operation – a living ship museum. Bohuslän runs both evening trips in the Gothenburg archipelago and longer trips to various islands and ports up north.

  • Marina on the archipelago island of Brännö in Gothenburg.

    Archipelago island

    Brännö

    An island famous for its traditional summer dances and child-friendly beaches.

  • A sign with the text: Köpstadsö

    Archipelago island

    Köpstadsö

    Köpstadsö, also called Kössö, is a small and beautiful island in the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago. The island is completely free of cars and mopeds – instead, wheelbarrows are used as a means of transport.

  • A man is hiking in Ersdalen nature reserve

    Nature reserve on Hönö island

    Ersdalen

    Perfect for birdswatching, and a dream to mountain climbers and families with children.

  • The ocean, seaweed and a seagull

    Quiet archipelago island

    Stora Förö

    Stora Förö is a peaceful island in the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago, characterised by its 1930s summer houses and visited mainly by local residents.

  • Archipelago island

    Grötö

    Grötö is a car-free island in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago. Charming boathouses and family-friendly beaches make Grötö a peaceful gem.

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