Strömstad for children and families - 14 family tips

1# Amusement park Daftöland

Children's theatre and activities at DaftöLand. Here, you can experience thrilling rides, challenge each other in a variety of luck- and skill-based games, refuel when you’re hungry, and encounter pirates when you least expect it.

2# Kosterhavets national park

Kosterhavet National Park - The Naturum visitor centre is a stone’s throw from the Ekenäs jetty on South Koster. It has an exhibition with photos, interactive activities and a microscope where you can look at your own beach discoveries. There is also an aquarium here with a touch tank where you can see and feel some of Kosterhavet’s inhabitants. 

3# Tjärnö Aquarium - most species-rich in Sweden

Tjärnö Aquarium. During summer vacation period we welcome the public to this most species-rich aquarium in Sweden. Visitors can also study small living marine organisms in stereo microscope. Two marine biologists are present to answer questions, and give so-called Live presentations about i.e. oysters, lobster, crabs or jelly fishes. Film is shown in the auditorium. Kosterhavet Marine National Park is presented with exhibition. We sell postcards, posters and books.

4# Cykling on the Koster Islands

These are Sweden´s most westerly populated islands and located 45 minutes boat trip from the town Strömstad. South Koster (one of the two Islands) is only 8 square kilometres in size and almost completely car free, perfect for cycling with the whole family. Read more>>

5# Seal safari

Strömstad's outer archipelago is a genuine wilderness. Among the islets and reefs, you'll meet seals.  Boat trips in summer season from (the Square) Norra Hamnen in Strömstad. 

6# Golf

Classic minigolf can be found at Surbrunn in central Strömstad and Seläter camping. Crazy golf (minigolf in a slightly wilder form) can be played at Daftö Resort and Lagunen camping.

7# Swimming

Are you looking for a family friendly beach with shallow waters that are especially suitable for small visitors? We can recommend Seläterbaden, Capri and Lagunen camping. You also find smaller sandy beaches that is family-friendly on the Koster Islands. The area also offers fantastic hikes in nature reserves. 

Dive from the diving towers at Furholmen, Seläterbadet, Hålkedalen and Kallbadhuset.

More about swimming spots in Strömstad

8# Snorkel trails

Take the chance to learn more about plants and animals that live in the water off the coast of Strömstad. A snorkel trail is an underwater nature trail. The snorkel trails are about 200 metres long and lie at a depth of 1-1.5 m. On the bottom you find eight information boards with information about some of the creatures you may find. There is one by Rörvik on South Koster and one in Hasslebukten on Saltö. Read more>>

9# Summit hike up to Björnerödspiggen

Björnerödspiggen is the highest mountain in Bohuslän, at 222 metres above sea level. An impressive Bronze Age cairn marks the summit. At Björnerödspiggen there is a hut/shelter, a barbequing area and a viewing tower. The view from the tower is seriously impressive and on a clear day, stretches many tens of kilometres into Norway. Start Björneröd, when you enter the village of Björneröd, you pass a large riding hall on the right-hand side. After another 400 meters, there is a small parking area on the right, next to signs for the Bohusleden trail. Park here. Then walk a short distance along the road and turn where the Bohusleden continues (from here it is a short hike 1,5 km). More information>>

Indoor activities

10# Swim in an indoor pool at Strömstad Badanstalten (swe) or Strömstad Spa.

11# A playland, a place where kids can play

The Jungle Playroom at Nordby Shopping Centre - playland of 1000 sq. m. for children aged 1 - 12.

12# Bowling and other indoor activities

Bowling is a wonderful family activity. Everyone can join in, from the youngest grandchild to the most venerable grandparent. There one bowling venues in Strömstad, Strömstad foodcourt. Besides bowling, the other activities on offer include shuffleboard, pool, basketball, air hockey. You can also enjoy a good meal. 

13# Cinema

Located in the heart of Strömstad City, Bio Park (swe) and also has restaurant on its doorstep.

14# Strömstad museum - Exciting activities for children

They offer several activities for different age groups:
Playing marbles as it was done in the past, Going on a treasure hunt in the museum's premises, Taking on the challenge of putting together the historical puzzle, Archaeological mini dig, Drawing corner, Strömstad has burned down to the ground – help us rebuild the town.
Dress up in historical clothes and take a picture!