West Sweden – Island walking

Today you’ll arrive to charming Marstrand which is spread over the two islands, Marstrand and Koön. Your accommodation is located by the sea on Koön.

Today you can choose to walk either Marstrand, or both Marstrand and Koön. Take the ferry (2 minutes ferry) just outside from your hotel to Marstrand. The beautiful coastal trail around the island is 5 km, so you also have time to visit the village and Carlstens Fortress. Then take the ferry back to Koön and enjoy an 8 km nice trail, over granit rock, stairs, and wooden footbridges.
Marstrand walk: 4,5 km, 1,5 h, +75 m, -75 m
Koön walk: 7,5 km, 2 h, +150 m, -150 m

Today you’ll take the bus or car (5 minutes) to the Ferry. A 30 minutes scenic Ferry ride takes you to Dyrön south harbour. The hike around the picturesque island Dyrön offers stunning panorama views, small beaches, mouflon sheep, and much more! The path is built by the locals “the blue men” and it takes you over rocks, stairs, and a small forest. Hint! Pre book the sauna with a sea view.
5 km, 2 h, +135 m, – 135 m

Today you head for the bigger island Tjörn, where you’ll have several options. Walk the small island Härön, visit & walk the totally unique Sculptures at Pilane, in the nature alongside grazing sheep and Iron Age stone circles. Want more art? Visit the Nordic Watercolour museum at small village of Skärhamn. You’ll end the day at your very charming seaside accommodation. Take a relaxing evening and use the hotels small sauna with a refreshing dip in the ocean.
Härön walk: 3-6 km, 1-2 h, +50-100 m, – 50-100 m.
Pilane walk: Km, h, & elevation depending on how you walk.

After breakfast you’ll drive to Bohus Malmön, famous for its Bohus Granite, and the stonemasons who used to work here. Pick up your packed lunch at the guesthouse and head out for a walk around this fantastic island. Hopefully the weather allows you to swim at one of the beaches. Depending on your choice of accommodation you’ll either stay at the guest house on Bohus Malmön, or you’ll continue to Smögen and the 4 star hotel.
Walk Bohus Malmön: 12,2 km, 2,5-3 h, +180 m, -180 m.

A short drive or bus ride, takes you to the fantastic rugged Nature Reserve of island Ramsvik. Here you’ll experience birdlife, a diverse flora, and off-course panoramic views! After the hike, you have a short drive or bus ride to the lively village of Smögen with its famous “Smögenbryggan” which is a 600 m long boardwalk with reastaurants, cafés, shops, and boats.
Walk Ramsvik: 16 km, 4 h, + 200 m, – 200 m

Either you head for Gothenburg directly after breakfast to spend the day here, or you can spend some more time at Smögen, and for example take a sea food safari with the fishermen, or visit Hållö Island, and move on to Gothenburg later in the afternoon/ evening.
In Gothenburg you can spend time strolling the city to our recommended areas, and if you have time enough you can walk Änggårdens Nature reserve and visit the Botanic Garden, both located just a 15-20 minutes tram ride from the city center.

Check out after breakfast, and go to the train station or airport for onward travel.