Welcome to Strömstad & Kosterhavet

Welcome to us

Strömstad is situated on the Swedish west coast, about a two-hour drive north of Gothenburg. Our coastal location makes Strömstad a perfect place for those who want to experience picturesque islands, historical places, water activities or just enjoy the salty sea air. You will find different activities and interesting sights below!

Highlights

Attractions

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Kosterhavet National Park

Kosterhavet is Sweden's first, and only, marine national park. Welcome to the Visitor Centre - Ekenäs on South Koster. Open all year and free entrance.

The Koster Islands

A popular tourist destination offering great bathing opportunities, biking and hiking in an unique natur.

Alaska

Alaska is the lifetime achievement of the fisherman’s daughter Hilma Svedahl, built in the 1930s. Boat from the North Harbour in Strömstad.

Blomsholm - Stone ship

One of Bohuslän’s finest cultural heritage landscape with lots of remains from the Stone Age until medieval times. Here you can see the stone ship, one of the largest in Sweden.

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Archipelago

Come and experience our sandy beaches and coastal lifestyle.

Nature & Outdoor

Divert your thoughts and enjoy the fresh air by visiting the beautiful countryside and the West Coast archipelago in Strömstad. There are several several paths and walking routes to choose from and boat tours that takes you to the outer archipelago.

Activities

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Fun for children

Hiking

Cycling

Once on the Kosters, you’ll see small fishing villages surrounded by an amazingly beautiful landscape, with many different plants and flowers.

Kayaking

The Koster Islands and the surrounding Kosterhavet Marine National Park offer amazing opportunities for kayaking. All the way from Ramsö and Ursholmen in the south to Saltholmen in the north are lots...

A red kayak is paddeling next to an island at dusk.

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Swimming

There’s something here for everyone: adventurous swimming by the rocks, snorkling or large expanses of sandy beaches.

People sit on the upper deck on their way out to Koster Islands with the Koster boat.

Boat trips

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Good to know

Strömstad Tourist Office

Strömstads Tourist Office is centrally located at North Harbour. We are open year round and help you with information and tips on attractions, events,...

Contact & Info

Brochures and maps

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Restaurants & Cafes

Strömstad has many good restaurants and cafés offering dinner in a wide range of price classes. Make sure to eat some fresh prawns while you’re here – prawns...

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Accommodation

What´s your ideal place to stay? Strömstad has plenty of great places to stay, from luxury hotels to campsites, from tree houses to youth hostels.

Getting to Koster Islands

Koster Marin operates Strömstad - Koster, read more >>

Parking

In summer it can be difficult to find parking in the city area. We recommend our Long-Term parking with free bus to the center between June and August 31. Here...

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