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West Coast of Sweden

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This captivating coastline is scattered with hundreds of barren islands, rocky inlets and picturesque fishing villages. With the abundance of seafood - oysters, lobsters and fish are served in gourmet dishes along the coast and crayfish are an August specialty.

Here at Simply Sweden we have designed a short tour to show you the very best and most diverse areas of this coastline. You will visit Gothenburg in the South, the Bohuslän archipelago and spend some time on the car free Koster Islands close to the Norwegian border. Please remember this tour is designed to feed your imagination. We tailor make all our holidays so you can lengthen or shorten your tour and choose where you stay in West Sweden from our list of West Sweden hotels.

Itinerary
Day 1 to 3
Handelsman Flink - Ellös

Stay on the archipelago island of Flatön, in the heart of the Bohuslän and just 1 hour from Gothenburg. Handelsman Flink is a modern 4 star hotel with just 10 rooms. It is widely regarded as one of the best hotels and restaurants along the coast (features in 'a taste of West Sweden'). Each room has its own balcony or terrace offering unique views of some of Sweden’s most stunning scenery. This captivating coastline is scattered with hundreds of barren islands, rocky inlets and picturesque fishing villages.

Day 3 to 5
Lysekil HavsHotell - Lysekil (Strandflickorna - The Beach Girls)

This charming hotel from the turn of the century is located on the sea front in Lysekil. King Oscar II was once a regular visitor and had his own suite! 15 individually decorated rooms are in the main building and 2 outstanding suites are located on the rocks by the sea. The hotel is located at the mouth of one of Sweden's deepest fjörds, Gullmarsfjörden, with a depth of around 120meters and is just 110km (65miles) from Gothenburg. When staying here we recommend you ask for either the Havsatelijen or the Badpaviljong, located on the rocks by the sea. Access to these suites is by a steep rocky staircase, just 50m from the main building.

Day 5 to 6
The Weather Islands

Sweden's most westerly islands are rugged, raw and incredibly beautiful. Unprotected from natures elements this collection of islands lie some 10 nautical miles from the mainland. During the 18th and 19th centuries the need for greater safety at sea meant these inhospitaible islands became home to an extended lighhouse and pilot service. In 1965 the lighthouse was fully automated and the pilots returned to the main land. Today there is an excellent restaurant complemented by a comfortable guest house. The only way to reach the islands is by a special boat service. Purchased in Northern Ireland the boats were brought back to Sweden across the North Sea. A sure sign that no matter what the weather you will always be able to reach the barren, rugged, dramatic Weather Islands. You will depart for the Weather Islands at 1pm. The journey takes approx. 20mins. You will be welcomed with a sandwich and warm drink and you will have time to explore this stunning location. A walk to the old pilots station is recommended. A 3 course evening meal will be provided. If you would prefer to spend just a few hours on the Weather Islands then we recommend Storahotellet in Fjällbacka on the main land.

Day 6 to 8
Koster Islands

Drive to Strömstad for your ferry to the car free Koster Islands. The first Marine National Park in Sweden was inaugurated in September 2009 around the Koster Islands on the West Coast of Sweden. You will stay at the Sydkoster Hotel. The passenger ferry to Sweden's most westerly populated islands terminates just 100m from your hotel. Attractions include this unique seaside location, beaches, rocky islands and of course the magic “Koster light”, which has inspired many artists on the island. Renting a bike and a guided tour are strongly recommended so you can appreciate all that is surrounding you. We can also arrange a local cray fishing tour where you sample your catch at one of the islands restaurants.

Price from £1355 per person based on 2 adults
Price from £4565 for 2 adults and 2 children
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Price for 2 adults is quoted as standard double rooms for the entire holiday. Price for a family is for suites throughout the holiday except the weather islands where 2 rooms have been quoted. Price includes flights, car rental, return boat from Fjällbacka to The Weather Islands, b&b accommodation at all hotels, except The Weather Islands which includes, sandwich (lunch), 3 course evening meal and breakfast. All hotels are en-suite except the weather islands where you will find the shower and toilet in the corridor. We have not included the boat to the Koster Islands as there is a regular service, which means you may choose which time suits your travel plans on the day.

Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö by train

West Sweden Hotels
Our hotels in Gothenburg & West Sweden

West Sweden
A scenic archipelago and the entertaining city of Gothenburg

Koster Islands
Sweden's first Marine Reserve will be inaugurated in September 2009

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