Köpstadsö is located in the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago, which is reached by ferry from Saltholmen. Köpstadsö, known as “Kössö” among locals, is a small island with narrow, winding alleys, nice little swimming spots and hiking trails in the forest.
Wheelbarrows instead of vehicles
The entire southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago is car-free, but on Köpstadsö, mopeds or bicycles are not allowed either. Residents and guests instead use wheelbarrows as cargo vehicles. At the ferry terminal, the first thing you will notice is the islanders’ wheelbarrows lined up in a row.
Köpstadsö has a history as both a seaside resort and a center for shipping. Today, the island has around 100 year-round residents, which are expanded with twice as many summer guests in the summer. There is no shop, kiosk, café or restaurant here, so visitors need to bring their own packed lunch and supplies.
Getting to Köpstadsö
You can reach Köpstadsö by ferry from Saltholmen. Tickets cost the same as other public transport fares within Gothenburg. Learn more about how to get to the archipelago in our guide Getting to the Gothenburg archipelago, check ferry timetables at t styrsobolaget.se or plan your journey at vasttrafik.se.