In many of the houses we saw on our trip to Sweden, there was a ship model, a seagull figure, or both in the windows. We really liked that. But what’s the story behind it – is it a current trend or a national tradition? That’s what we wondered when we wanted to buy such a seagull figure as a souvenir ourselves. Read more
A hike through Tjurpannan Nature Reserve on Sweden’s west coast culminates the beauty of this coastal landscape in a small area. Heathland and freshwater lakes, smooth-polished granite cliffs, islands and the open sea. Read more
In the hamlet of Ulseröd, north of Grebbestad on the Swedish west coast, stands an old windmill. Perched on its hill and with its Falun red facade, it is visible from afar. However, it is not as old as the architectural style of a Dutch windmill might suggest. This windmill only dates back to the early 20th century. Read more
While driving along the West Swedish archipelago coast, we’ve already visited or crossed many islands, both large and small. The island of Malö, situated between Orust, Skaftö and Flatö—the crossing over a bridge is barely noticeable—is just a transit point for many. The westernmost and fastest connection between the islands runs through here, with only two sounds, just a few hundred metres wide, to be crossed by car ferry. Their crossings then determine the rhythm of the traffic on the only island road; between departures and in the evenings, however, there is silence. That’s exactly why we liked it in this “world between”. Read more
Memories of childhood summers are often shaped by heat and sunburn, ice cream and cool lemonade (Coke?), swimming pools or the sea, stuffy air in tents and itchy mosquito bites during the almost eternally long summer holidays. What will the children remember from their summer holiday in the archipelago of Sweden’s west coast? Read more
The fishing village of Kyrkesund is located on the narrow sound between the islands of Härön and Tjörn. The now clear, cool morning light made the colourful facades of the houses glow even more intensely. Like proud swans, yachts with white sails passed through the sound, contrasting with the deep blue of the sea and sky. Read more
In Björholmen, we had finally arrived in the archipelago of the west coast. Here, on the north-west coast of the island of Tjörn, we found a perfect blend of Scandinavian nature and culture, and atmospheric moments in a magnificent landscape. Read more
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