Welcome to the West Coasts Largest Island

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Welcome to the West Coasts Largest Island

Orust is Sweden's third largest island, efter Gotland and Öland. Orust is separated from the mainland and Tjörn by a number of fjords and narrow straits. Here are several islands such as Käringön, Gullholmen, Malö and Flatön, and together they make up Orust Municipality.

Orust has always been known for boat building, which you will notice when you come here. Before, it was Viking ships and small wooden boats built here. Today, Orust has a large part of Sweden's production of recreational boats. When you are here you can visit alot of places such as; Mollösund Fishing Camp. Enjoy the Swedish west coast and its beautiful natural archipelago.

There are lots to do here while you are on vacation, you can swim, sail, paddle, hike, etc. In the winter you can experience the peacefulness and in the summer its bursting with life with many events. There is always something here to do and explore.

See and Do

Swimming

Family Bathing, Käringön

Pier, trampoline, shallow waters and restrooms.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Hafstens SweCamp Resort

Welcome to one of West Sweden's finest activity and conference facilities - we are open year round! The facility is located on a peninsula with fantastic views of the Swedish west coast and its beautiful natural archipelago.
Hafsten 120, Uddevalla
+46 522-64 41 17, 0709-27 90 90
info@hafsten.se
www.hafsten.se

Henån

Sandy beaches, pier, diving tower, diaper room, changing rooms and restrooms. Swimming School. Handicapped friendly.
+46 304-340 00

Hälleviksstrand (Beach)

Sandy beaches, cliffs, pier, trampoline and restrooms. Swimming School.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Kungsviken

Cliffs, jump towers, docks and sundeck. Child-friendly, limited parking. Swimming School.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Mollösund

Sandy beaches, cliffs, docks, diving tower and restrooms. Swimming School.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Nösund

Sandy beaches, cliffs, docks, trampoline and restrooms. Swimming School.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Rossön Island

Cliffs, docks, diving tower and restrooms.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Slussen

Cliffs, docks, diving tower and restrooms. Swimming School.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Stocken

Sandy beaches, cliffs, docks, diving tower and restrooms. Swimming School. Good parking facilities.
+46 304-340 00

Svanesund

Sandy beaches, cliffs, docks, diving tower and restrooms. Swimming School. Handicapped friendly.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Sörkilen, Ellös

Sandy beaches, cliffs, docks, diving tower and restrooms. Handicapped friendly. Swimming School.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Öviken, Käringön

Sandy beaches, cliffs, docks and restrooms.
+46 304-340 00
www.orust.se

Family Activities

Horse and Wagon

The tour goes on gravel roads, through lush forests, over green meadows and along the beautiful lakes.
Assmunderöd, Henån
+46 304-370 39, +46 705-22 86 22
bokning@severinsgard.se
www.severinsgard.se

Horse Riding Tours

2 hours ride, 3 hours ride with coffee, evening tours with grilling, the tour takes about 4 hours, 1 or 2-days for experienced riders with twin room accommodations.
Dahle Gård
+46 304-501 02, +46 705-72 72 71
info@dahlegard.se
www.dahlegard.se

Kajak Rental

Paddling a kayak is a great way to experience and enjoy the beautiful archipelago around Flatön. Near Handelsman Flink, is Snäckedjupet and the Northern currents, which are considered to be Sweden's most beautiful paddling water. Don't be afraid to ask us for more tips for the bay areas and the best paddling routes.
+46 304-550 51
info@handelsmanflink.se
www.handelsmanflink.se

Minigolf - Stockens Camping

Compete who is best - you or your friends.
Mini Golf at Stockens Camping.
Stocken, Ellös
+46 304-511 00, +46 706-40 92 19
info@stocken.nu
www.stocken.nu

Minigolf - Vindöns Camping

Open during camping season.
Vindön,Henån
+46 304-391 48
vindon@algonet.se

Mollösunds Lights

Manufacturing and selling of classic antique lamps with handcasted form and are produced in Mollösund. Mollösund Lights is a living light with patterns and colors derived mainly from the area's nature. Please visit the workshop and store.
Lerviksvägen 4, Mollösund
+46 304-211 06

Ängö Kajak

In the middle of Malö's flowing waters is Ängö kayak! We leave our kayaks right next to the Malö ferry at Malö Camping! But, since we are mobile, we can provide kayaks elsewhere.
+46 707-40 24 02
info@angokajak.se
www.angokajak.se

Fishing

Anders Båt & Brygga (Sea Tours)

It is possible to get the most out of the water outside Måseskär. Stunning sea fishing for mackerel in summer. You can rent equipment onboard. Blue experiences. Company arrangements.
Has been on TV. Are you curious about Saltö? Take a trip around the beautiful nature reserves on the island. Would you like to sweat: Then, we can take a trip out to Måseskär where you can enjoy a sauna. Water taxi for up to 12 people. Tips on the nice beaches and sights. Seal safari. Are you curious about how the seals live. Then, lets go and say hello. We can brew the coffee.
Strandvägen 5, Hälleviksstrand
+46 703-44 49 63
anders.cronwall@telia.com
www.andersbatbrygga.se

Sirius Diving & Fishing

Come along on an exciting sea fishing expedition for mackerel, cod, etc.. Departure from Mollösund at agreed upon times. Group size varies from 3 to 10 people. Seal safari / Lyr around. On the islands in Måseskär, the seals enjoy being watched. Generally, in windy weather, the sea can be a little rough and a seal safari may not be so pleasant. Instead, we can take you on a trip through the islets around Lyrön and see the beautiful archipelago.

The archipelago around Mollösund has many exciting sites for diving, including many shipwrecks to explore. Please contact us for times and reservations.
Mollösund
+46 706-28 14 22
www.siriusdykochfiske.se

Guest Harbour

Edshultshalls Guest Harbor

10 slots. 6 meters.
+46 304-527 36
www.sodrabohuslan.com

Ellös Guest Harbor

30 slots 2-4 m, Restroom (RWC), shower, washing machine, tumble dryer and ramp.
+46 304-518 40

Gullholmens Guest Harbor

50 slots, 1,5-3,5 m. Restroom (RWC), shower, sauna, washing machine.
+46 304-571 26

Handelsman Flink

Handelsman Flink is located on the distinguished landscape on the island of Flatön and within the Bohuslän archipelago. Here you can confer and live with a view of Malö. Visit the trade shop from the past and eat a wonderful dinner in the restaurant.

If you are coming by boat, there is a dock just below for guests. Newly built hotel with 13 exclusive double rooms, one is a boat house suite. Two double rooms are in the junior suite with a kitchen and an extra sofa bed. All rooms and suites have stunning sea views and personally decorated.
Flatön, Ellös
+46 304-550 51
info@handelsmanflink.se
www.handelsmanflink.se

Henåns Guest Harbor

30 slots, 1-2,5 m. Restroom (RWC), shower (RT), washing machine, ramp, crane, boat station.
+46 304-305 33

Hälleviksstrands Guest Harbor

8 slots, 2 m. restroom, shower, ramp, boat yard.
+46 304-528 51

Käringöns Guest Harbor

125 slots, 4 m. restroom, shower, washing machine, boat crane, petroleum, cafe, restaurant och boutique.
+46 304-560 55

Lyckans Slip (Marine)

A jovial small boat harbor and the west coast's best marine. Lyckans Slip is in Fiskebäckskil, 2 miles southeast of Lysekil. Our Marine is a high quality and open year round. Welcome!
Fiskebäckilsvägen 28, Fiskebäckskil
+46 523-220 04
dan@lyckansslip.com
www.lyckansslip.com

Mollösunds Guest Harbor

100 slots. 4 m. Restroom, showers, washing machine, boat station. Restaurant, café, butique and tennis.
Henån
+46 304-214 55
www.orust.se

Stockens Guest Harbor

10 slots, 4 meters, restrooms and showers.
+46 304-513 86
www.orust.se

Museum

Bildtska Homestead Museum

Housed in the home of artist and scientist Wilhelm von Wright. Contains objects in connection with him, and the owner Axel Vincent Bildts collections of objects from the Stone Age to the early 1900s.
Ellös
+46 304-530 15, +46 737-55 84 86
www.bastkusten.se

Burås School Museum

Classroom and teachers' housing from the period before 1950. Books and other materials.
Burås, Svanesund
+46 304-441 19

Flatö School Museum

An old school built in 1871 with contemporary decor.
+46 304-551 49, +46 304-550 47

Gullholmens Art Museum

Gullholmens Art Museum has its origin from the artists, whom in the 1850s, began to paint Gullholmen and Härmanö. Even in the early 1900s, it brought together artists at Gullholmen for the special lighting. The goal of the museum is to present these typical artists during that time. Then, Nilssons Pensionat opened in the early 1920s and similar to the Skagen painters, gathered here to capture that special light found along the coast. They received food and shelter during the time of year when the lights were best to capture what the island had to offer in terms of a picturesque fishing village and natural scenery in and around Hermanö.
+46 304-570 70
info@gullholmenkonstmus.se
www.gullholmenkonstmus.se

Gullholmsgårdens Bird Museum

Over 150 stuffed birds and other animals in their natural environments.
+46 304-570 57

Huseby Klev - Stone Age Museum

The museum displays discoveries from northern Europe, so far as we know, there were beach residence about 10,000 years ago. Among the findings is the world's oldest chewing gum.
Folkparken, Ellös
+46 304-590 40

Hällevikstrands Museum

Fishermen Cottages from the 1800s with furniture and furnishings in their unaltered state and includes a boathouse with different fishing gear. An old grain mill in Bro is also shown by appointment.
+46 304-516 48

Käringöns Museum

Fishing cottage with a contemporary environment from the 1800s. In a attached building are collections of household, fishing and sewing utensils.
+46 304-560 34

Mollösunds Homestead Museum

A 200-year-old fisherman's house with collections of model boats and utensils from fishing and shipping, along with a library.
Hövdingeliden, Mollösund
+46 304-214 75
omdal@beta.telenordia.se
www.orust.se

Orust Flowers

A full sorted garden center with many specialties. Our own crops, herb garden section, 200 meters of Pelargoniums, small gardens display, a large perennial department, a haravest home and much more.
Kårehogen 8266, Ellös
+46 304-530 91

Pelargonium Museum

A unique permanent exhibition designed to show the different types of Pelargoniums. The collection is housed in one of the greenhouses at Orust Flowers, and appeals to all your senses. The sights and fragrances are from over 500 different kinds Pelargonium's which are very impressive. Stroll around in a soothing environment and find your favorite. Guided tours can be booked in advance.
Kårehogen 8266, Ellös
+46 304-530 91

Skipper House, Gullholmen

An original skippers house from 1893 that gives visitors the opportunity to go straight into the turn of the century.

Even a boat museum, fishing museum and a house with a collection of sailing materials. Gullholmen is one of the west coasts oldest fishing villages. It shows how people lived here as early as the 1200s. In the large herring periods of 1700 - and 1800-numbers grew society on the island and cannery, salteri and sail back. It began using cutters for fishing and cargo, which both created jobs and made Gullholmen to a shipping and fishing society.
+46 304-570 70
www.orust.se

Nature

Mollön Island

A fascinating day out. Now traveling to new, constructed drying racks in the old style, which is manufactured after the old measurements and photos. Mainly it was people who had been with before, and knew how it would be that contributed to the modern spirit. Together with the exhibition in museisjöboden in Mollösund get a huge amount of knowledge about the past back fishing and long preparation. On Mollön outside Mollösund are fine walks and ancient relics, such as an ancient cemetery and the Bronze Age cairns. The island offers a fantastic view over the archipelago and the sea. During the summer gleams of the colors from the stepmother viol and trift. Sooner was a repslageri which produced makrilldörjor. Prepared long here, which hung out to dry on special racks. These are now in place again thanks to an enormous amount of work done by the Association Mollösund using project money from Carpe Mare.

Worth Seeing

Mollösunds Church

Soon 140 years old, Mollösund church was inaugurated June 26, 1866. The replacing an older wooden church, which was contained in the old cemetery in the community, down to the harbor. The church was probably built during the great herring fishery period from 1556 to 1588. During the 1800s first half proved to be the church to be too small for the growing population in society. The church was badly in need of repair. Finally decided on a parish meeting, it would be replaced by a new
+46 304-210 43, +46 705-77 54 50
gunilla_h@swipnet.se