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Lighthouse Keeper Holiday

Combine the wonderful city of Gothenburg with a night at the Paternoster Light House, marking the south west corner of this stunning archipelago. Gothenburg is the gateway to West Sweden and offers a range of activities and attractions to suit all tastes. The Paternoster Light House dates from 1868. It was an oil fired light house until 1964 when it became electrified. Now you will find a lighthouse with a small, personal hotel with an excellent restaurant.

Itinerary
Day - Thursday and Friday nights
Gothenburg

Spend 2 nights at the city centre 4 star Park Avenue Hotel, including 48 hour Gothenburg Passes for all guests. Gothenburg is Sweden’s second biggest city and the gateway to West Sweden. One of the real joys of Gothenburg is its maritime locations. The local archipelago is made up of a myriad of islands with gently rounded rocky shores. They range from large inhabited islands to tiny, barren islets, and make it a very attractive summer destination.

Day - Saturday nights
Lighthouse Keeper on Paternoster

Public transport along the West Coast of Sweden is well integrated and one of the simplest ways to explore this stunning archipelago. There is a direct bus (just 50mins) from Gothenburg to Marstrand where your boat will be waiting for you. The boat takes you round many bare islands of the inner archipelago before heading out into open water and the outer islands of Pater Noster. This historical lighthouse, marking the opening of this impressive archipelago, dates from 1868. You go to Paternoster for the fresh winds, beautiful sunsets and the unique environment. The 'lighthouse keeper' package includes boat transport to the islands, champagne and oyster tasting in the lighthouse, an evening meal served as an outstanding sea food buffet, overnight in comfortable en suite double / twin rooms, scandinavian breakfast buffet and return boat journey. Available May to September on Saturday evenings.

Price from £815 per person based on 2 adults
Price includes flights, 2 nights in Gothenburg on a b&b basis including 48hr Gothenburg Pass, return public transport from Gothenburg to Marstrand, one night at Paternoster including the 'Lighthouse Keepers' package.

Notes
Please remember we tailor make all our holidays to your specific request and the above itineraries are suggestions to feed your imagination.

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