Strömstad - Do & See

Sea-bathing

Soft, warm rocks and beaches of fine sand. Here comes few activities on sea:

Furholmen

Nearby island for swimming, only 10 minutes by boat from the harbour. The wooden boat Birgit faithfully chugs along, taking residents of Strömstad and tourists to the jetty on Furholmen. Sandy beachs, rocks, jetty and diving tower. Pleasant restaurant.

Kallbadhuset

Below Laholmen Hotel, there is an open-air bath built in traditional style and it offers both swimming and sunbathing right in the middle of the town.

Styrsö

Verdant pine woods encircle a beach of white sand and the scene for magical sunsets.

Saltö

This nature reserve is located 15 km southwest of town and offers sandy beaches and rocks. From here, you can wade over to the nudist beach at Kattholmen.

The Koster Islands

There are an abundance of beautiful places here. Björnsängen, in North Koster, offers a dizzying natural experience. Kilesand on South Koster is also worth a visit.

The Engine Sheds

Within walking distance you will discover a small sandy beach with a jetty and bathing huts. Walk 5 minutes south from where the Color Line ferry docks.

Capri

Large sandy beach 6 km northwest of Strömstad. There are also rocks to swim from.

Experiences In The Archipelago

Lobster fishing, kayak paddling, seal safari, diving for oysters, yes – the list can be as long as you like. Join an excursion or charter a boat/sea taxi for your own adventures!

Selin Charter

Experience fishing, seal safari and boat charters.

Activities In Strömstad

Adventure activities in the form of kayaking, sports boats, boat trips and sea taxi.

Strömstad Boat Charter

Fishing, Ursholmen lighthouse, seal safari, Alaska and boat charter.

Diving

Learn to dive at the Diving Centre in Strömstad.

The Bay And The Town Centre

Don’t miss Strömstad’s oldest district with cobbled streets and genuine wooden buildings opposite the railway station. Strömstad’s flagship and most notable building is the Town Hall. The architect Cavalli-Holmgren built this church-like Art Nouveau building in 1915 using symbolic numbers to create amusing room layouts. Korpeberget provides a fine outlook over both the town and the archipelago.

The Svinesund Bridges

The new Svinesund Bridges were completed in 2005, just right for the centenary of the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. The design and construction of the beautifully shaped arched bridge that connects Sweden and Norway has received a lot of attention. A wonderful view over the fjord and about 25 km from Strömstad.

Ancient Monuments

Get a sense of history on Blomsholm with Sweden’s second largest ship tumulus, Iron Age graves and stone circles.

Golf

Strömstad’s golf club is situated in fantastically beautiful coutryside. 18-hole course (soon to be 27).

Spa Experiences

Bohuslän seaweed bathing, chocolate massage and many other relaxing treatments at the Crusellska Hostel and Strömstad’s public baths.

The Crusellska Hostel

Strömstad’s Public Baths

Modern bathing and gym facility at South Harbour.

Quality Spa & Resort Strömstad