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Above Klädesholmen is one of 3,000 islands off Sweden’s west coast, connected by bridge to the island of Bockholmen

Three Days in Bohuslän Essentials
Bohuslän’s coastline, featuring islands, skerries, Sweden’s only fjord, GETTING THERE
and its only marine national park, can be explored in just a few days. The coastal region of Bohuslän lies between
Gothenburg and the Norwegian border. Flights
DAY ONE Drive north from Gothenburg following the archipelago,
arrive at Gothenburg-Landvetter international
passing the two largest islands, Orust and Tjörn. After an hour’s drive
airport, 13 miles (20 km) from downtown. There
you reach the charming settlement of Lysekil, on Sweden’s only fjord,
are good local buses and car rental.
Gullmaren. In the afternoon, continue to nearby Smögen, one of the
WHERE TO STAY
most scenic fishing villages on the coast, now a popular vacation spot.
Strandflickorna (inexpensive) is an old-
DAY TWO Follow the main coastal road north toward the unusual fashioned, peaceful hotel near the sea in the
Bronze Age rock carvings at Tanum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. coastal town of Lysekil. www.strandflickorna.se
Reach the hub of Strömstad, near Norway, in the evening and treat Salt & Sill (moderate), Sweden’s first floating
yourself to some pampering at its renowned spa, before dinner at hotel, has 23 stylish rooms in two buildings off
the island of Klädesholmen. www.saltosill.se
Rökeriet, a traditional smokehouse in the harbor.
Quality Spa & Resort Strömstad (expensive) is
DAY THREE Take the morning ferry to the Koster Islands and a world-class hotel and traditional health spa.
explore the car-free north island, hiking among the purple heather, www.stromstadspa.se.
yellow gorse, and pink-tinged cliffs before cycling or canoeing around
TOURIST INFORMATION
the south island. Return to Strömstad by ferry in the evening.
Above Smorgasbord in Bohuslän’s restaurants includes deliciously www.westsweden.com; www.vastsverige.com
large helpings of fish and shellfish, such as lobster, crayfish, and shrimp