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At the eastern shores of the great river, Göta Älv is the community of Lilla Edet. This locality of around 4.800 inhabitants has grown along the river and has both a large hydroelectric power plant and a canal with locks. Well, the canal that is still active is actually on the other side of the…
Boats and ships as far as the eye can see. After visiting Skärhamn on a sunny summer day, many would probably believe that the boats outnumber the around 3.700 inhabitants. The legacy of the fishing and shipping industries of the past is still visible and a few remnants are still around in the form of…
For many Swedes, Klädesholmen is a brand famous for caviar and pickled herring. However, it is also an island, right next to the much larger island of Tjörn on the western coast of Sweden. Well, there are actually two islands, Klädesholmen and Koholmen, that are connected by a small bridge. It is an old fishing…
Rönnäng is a small locality on the island of Tjörn, the seventh-largest island in Sweden. Some people consider Rönnäng the gateway to the outer archipelago, with passenger ferries connecting to the smaller islands. With a population of around 1.400 inhabitants, it is one of the larger inhabited areas of the island. The primary production comes…
Kungshamn is a locality with around 3.500 inhabitants along the western coast of Sweden. It belongs to Sotenäs municipality in the county of Västra Götaland, but culturewise it is still connected with the historical province of Bohuslän. Fishing is at the center of the local economy with companies such as Abba and Domstein Enghav established…
Smögen is probably one of the most famous fishing harbors along the western coast of Sweden. The locality spreads out over four islands: Smögen, Kleven, Sandön, and Hasselön. During the summers the population of the islands, almost 1.300 inhabitants, is dwarfed by the hordes of tourists. Fishing might have declined compared to the past, but…
Hunnebostrand is a locality on the western coast of Sweden in the province of Bohuslän. It is famous for hummer fishing and its former stone querries. This is a former fishing village that has developed into a popular summer destination. The historical fishing of lobster here has eventually been replaced by tourists, some of which…
Fjällbacka is a small locality along the coast of Bohuslän in Western Sweden. Back in the day, it was a fishing village. The around 820 inhabitants live through the strong winds of the coast, but the summer population is much larger as people flock to the seaside. Fjällbacka is one of the most famous coastal…
There are many small villages and localities in the Swedish countryside, many of which only have their church as the available sight. Kville is in this category. However, it is slightly different than the rest. The church is a lot bigger than in many of the other similar places. In a locality that has a…
The locality of Kungälv has a long history in the border region between the three countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Its history has been bloody, but it has left a few majestic sights in the area. The most prominent of these is the Bohus Fortress. Once upon a time, it defended Norway’s southern parts,…
Rökan is a small uninhabited island in the archipelago of Bohuslän on the western coast of Sweden. The small island is, however, important for the local infrastructure. The island’s main attraction is the impressive bridge Inströbron between Rökan and the neighboring island of Instö. A Short History of Rökan In 1940, the ferry M/S Instö…
At the end of the Swedish archipelago, you find the island of Marstrand and the town sharing its name. This is where the impressive Carlsten Fortress guards the around 380 inhabitants of the island. The island is one of the main tourist spots along the western coast of Sweden. Even though there is no bridge…