Sydkoster – at its best when everyone else has gone home

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Text and photo: Thomas Drakenfors

It's a place many people long for in the summer. Which is noticeable, when no part of the island is empty of people and you meet other hikers even on the more remote trails. But Sydkoster is a special experience, even a little off season.

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Island of Light on Smögen – when the rocks are illuminated by art

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Text and photo: Helena Bergström

Darkness descends over Smögen and the boat slowly glides out onto the almost black water. All around us, the rocks lie like dark silhouettes against the sky. But then suddenly something starts to move across the mountain in front of us… Shapes emerge, change and disappear. The rocks have suddenly become a gigantic canvas.

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From Varberg to Hunnebostrand in a motorhome - with foreign guests

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The second part of our motorhome trip in Sweden, together with our South African friends, went from Varberg to Hunnebostrand on the west coast. This part of Sweden is one of our absolute favourites in our country. We show pictures and tell about the trip!

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The Swedish Bohuslän Road - FREEDOMtravel Themed Roads

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Writer: Peter Bergström

Svenska Bohuslänsvägen is a themed road that takes you through Bohuslän, to experience the beautiful Swedish west coast. Travel on your own and at your own pace - by car, motorhome, caravan or motorbike.

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What to do in Strömstad - 17 tips for Sweden's westernmost town

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated October 2026 | What to see and do in Strömstad? This city in Bohuslän, which is Sweden's westernmost city, offers everything from art to excursions on the sea. Here you will find our best tips for sights and experiences in Strömstad and the surrounding area.

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The Koster Islands – things to do on Nordkoster and Sydkoster

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | The Koster Islands outside Strömstad are almost car-free and made to be discovered on foot and by bike. Here you will find barren cliffs, sandy beaches, small roads, lighthouses and one of Sweden's most special sea areas. We took our bikes on the Koster boat, hiked on Nordkoster and cycled around Sydkoster – and managed to experience both islands in the same day.

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Street art in Strömstad - Artscape Lighthouse

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Writer: Helena Bergström

We checked out street art in Strömstad. Last summer, "Artscape Lighthouse" was organised in Strömstad and a total of eleven works of art emerged on the walls of the city. Really delicious works, we must say!

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Things to do in Grebbestad – 11 tips for the oyster mecca

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | The charming coastal town in northern Bohuslän is known for its oysters and other delicious shellfish, but beautiful archipelago environments, dramatic cliffs and exciting historical sights also await you here. We visited Grebbestad during an autumn trip with the camper and discovered that there is much to experience even when the summer guests have gone home.

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Tjurpannan Nature Reserve – hiking, cliffs and sea

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: October 2026 | Tjurpannan Nature Reserve is located just north of Grebbestad in Bohuslän. Here, open cliffs meet the Skagerrak, while small coves, heather heaths and an idyllic natural harbor hide between the hills. We took the camper here for an easy hike along one of the Bohuslän's most exposed stretches of coast.

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A lovely boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad.

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What a wonderful boat trip with M/S Donalda in Grebbestad! When we arrived in Grebbestad, we had no plans at all, other than to look around. The boat trip was a surprise that we will never forget.

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