A LOT TO EXPERIENCE

Lots to experience ON MARSTRAND

You’ll find anything you can possibly wish for on Marstrand; salty sea, breathtaking scenery, world class food, exciting hotels, thrilling history and fun adventures. Who are you bringing to explore the island?

BEAUTIFUL HIKING

On Koön, you’ll find three hiking trails with varied levels of difficulty. Choose the green trail if you fancy a walk in the park. If you’re after a bit more varied terrain, follow the blue trail. Feeling adventurous? Choose the black trail and you’ll find an amazing view with the whole of the Marstrand fjord as backdrop. On the island of Marstrand there’s a five-kilometre trail that takes you around the whole island. Don’t miss the famous Nålsögat (Eye of the Needle) – a very slim passage between two rock walls. If you make it through, you’ll soon be greeted by the beautiful Skallens lighthouse.

WORLD CLASS SAILING

Marstrand is Sweden’s big little sailing capital and lots of exciting world-class sailing events take place here all year around. The island cliffs are the perfect arena stand, bring your picnic and enjoy the thrilling events close-up – salty splashes guaranteed!

CARLSTENS FORTRESS

The over 300-year-old centerpiece of Marstrand is an exciting experience for all ages. Explore the dungeons and the famous walk Suckarnas gång (the Walk of Sighs), enjoy freshly made waffles at Våffelcaféet and stay over at the unique Soldathotellet. A sleepover inside the walls of a fortress? Perhaps one of the most exciting things you can do this summer!

SEASIDE ADVENTURES

On Marstrands brygghus on Koön you can rent boats, a stand-up paddling boards and kayaks – everything you need for an exciting day by the sea. In the same location you’ll also find Marstrands Sportfiske, a shop with all the equipment you can possibly need for a successful fishing trip. The less adventurous can enjoy some crab fishing or maybe a swim in the sea from the lovely jetty. Pater Noster You can stay here

CARLSTENS FORTRESS

Enjoy a guided tour or one of the many events taking place here. carlsten.se +46 (0) 303-611 67

To Strandverket

Skallens Fyr

Hike around the island Try kayaking or SUP

Kurhotellet and Socitetshuset with the small beach Marstrands Brygghus and Marstrands Sportfiske

Eat well at Arnell på Kajen

Enjoy a Swedish fika at Bergs Konditori

The ferry takes 2 minutes and departs every 15 minutes during the day.