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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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  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • People are sitting in a hot tub on a building by the sea. Next to it is a small house and in the background two piers.

    Archipelago island

    Vrångö

    A genuine island very close to Gothenburg.

  • Fortress

    New Älvsborg Fortress

    A 17th-century fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved, and a popular excursion destination.

  • Archipelago island

    Knarrholmen

    One of the smaller islands in Gothenburg’s southern archipelago. In the summer, the island is an idyll with a family-friendly beach, rock swimming and a popular restaurant.

  • Boat trip

    57˙Nord

    Out of the ordinary boat trips in the Gothenburg Archipelago.

  • Archipelago island

    Asperö

    Asperö is a peaceful island in the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago. Here you will find nice swimming spots, hiking trails and a cosy garden café open in the summer.

  • Archipelago island

    Donsö

    Island with magnificent scenery and swim spots 15 minutes from Saltholmen.

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