Visiting Skärså fishing village - a gem in Hälsingland

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | What's it like to visit Skärså fishing village in Hälsingland? This place is a real little gem, with fantastic picturesque views and the opportunity to eat at the fish restaurant Albertina. Plus: smokehouse, country store, museum and much more!

Skärså fishing village

Skärså fishing village offers an environment with small red wooden houses and lovely views of the water. Here we made a stop, with lunch, which was fantastically nice.

Skärså is located on the coast of Hälsingland, about 11 kilometres north of Söderhamn.

Skärså fishing village - a fantastic setting

First and foremost, Skärså fishing village offers a marvellous setting. The red cottages and boathouses are picturesquely situated by the water, surrounded by piers and boats.

It's cosy just to stroll around the houses, and it's hard to stop taking pictures. This is truly a Swedish idyll!

Visiting Skärså fishing village

You can visit Skärså fishing village by car, or by boat, and you can expect a really nice visit. If you come here in high season, you can also expect some things to be open, such as restaurants, shops and museums.

Restaurant Albertina

One of the highlights of Skärså is undoubtedly Restaurant Albertina. As we are travelling for a long time, we limit our 'eating out', and the vast majority of meals are eaten in the motorhome. But some restaurants you really want to try, and Restaurant Albertina was one of them!

So lots of good things on the menu! Mostly fish and seafood, but also other things.

We chose mussels with French fries. Wow, so good! The bread served with it was a bit boring, but the mussels, sauce and aioli were ... yummy! Very good!

We also tried a Skärså Camp, which is actually produced at the restaurant. We liked this one a lot! In addition, the environment is fantastic and the service was super good!

Visiting Skärså - fish shop, general store and museum

There are also plenty of other things to do when you visit Skärså. If you like fish, you should of course visit the fish shop/smokery. The shop is open daily during the peak summer period, and at certain other times you can shop on your own, from the fridge, and pay by swish.

Also don't miss the cosy Glassmaker's general store! Here you can buy both ice cream and delicacies, and also get brochures and info about the area. A must-stop when you are in Skärså!

Opposite Restaurant Albertina, you will also find a craft shop and museum, all in one. In the shop you will find crafts made of ceramics, wood and textiles.

The museum displays items related to shipping and archipelago life.

And there's even more to see and do. During the high season there is sometimes a glass blower on site. It is also possible to book a boat taxi, and if you are a group, you can book a trip to the island of Rönnskär. Sometimes, mainly during the high season, it may also be possible to hire a kayak.

Visiting Skärså - where can you stay or park your motorhome?

Do you want to stay in Skärså overnight? Skärså nature campsite has places for campers and caravans, and you can also rent a cabin. There is also a parking lot in a good location in Skärså, where you can park your camper during the day.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

• Things to do in Söderhamn
• Stenö Havsbad & Camping
• Things to do in Hudiksvall