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Vetteberget, creating a food, enemies and the
precipitous backdrop to the environment by being active
village centre and square themselves, trying things out
known as Ingrid Bergmans Torg. and playing – even adults find
Actress Ingrid Bergman spent these activities entertaining.
many summers in Fjällbacka Overnight accommodation
and after her death her name is also available.
was given to the square and a
bust made by Gudmar Olovson
(1983). Fjällbacka is also known 8 Smögen
as the location of author Camilla Bohuslän. E6/Road 174. * 1,500.
Läckberg’s series “The Fjällbacka @ from Gothenburg.  n Sotenäs
Murders”, which has sold Tourist Office, Kungshamn, 0523-66
millions of books worldwide. 55 50. _ Herring and Shellfish
Vetteberget is divided Festival (last weekend in Sep),
by a huge gorge, known as Tradjazz (first weekend in Aug).
Kungsklyfta, named after King ∑ vastsverige.com/sotenas
Oscar II who visited Fjällbacka in Red panda, one of the many endangered
1887 and had his name carved species at Nordens Ark One of Sweden’s largest fishing
at the entrance to the chasm. communities, Smögen today is
This dramatic setting was also exotic species such as the Amur a delightful holiday resort with
used as a location for the film leopard and a variety of parrots. shrimp trawlers and the daily
of Astrid Lindgren’s children’s Many of the creatures are part fish auction providing popular
book Ronja Rövardotter (Ronja of special programmes to entertainment. Commerce is
the Robber’s Daughter). protect them from extinction. particularly lively along the
To see the animals up close, wooden quayside.
follow the 3-km (2-mile) walk Ferries operate to the island
7 Nordens Ark around the park – and bring of Hållö, a nature reserve south
Bohuslän. Road 17, 20 km (12 miles) binoculars to spot the wide of Smögen where there is a
N of Smögen. @ Tel 0523-795 90. variety of birds. The route takes lighthouse, Hållö Fyr, which has
Open daily; check website. & - = you between the enclosures via guided seafarers since 1842.
∑ nordensark.se wooden bridges and along The Sotenkanalen links
gravel paths. Admission in the Smögen and Hunnebostrand.
This nature park and zoo caters summer includes a guided tour. Built in the 1930s, the canal is
specifically for endangered The breeding and quarantine 6 km (4 miles) long and a
species. Located in Åby Säteri, it areas are not open to the public. popular tourist route. Hunnebo-
contains animals from every Nordens Ark is a particularly strand is a typical west coast
corner of the world, including enjoyable outing for families holiday destination and home
ancient Swedish breeds such as as there are special children’s to Svenska Hummerakademien
Gotland sheep and mountain activities throughout the park. (the Swedish Lobster Academy).
cows, Nordic wild animals such Youngsters can find out how The village’s development was
as wolves and wolverine, and animals adapt in relation to their based on stonemasonry.

Wooden houses lining the quays of Smögen’s well-protected harbour

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