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Marstrand is a city in the parish Kungälv in the Swedish province of Västra Götalands län and historical province Bohuslan. It is located about 30 km northwest of Gothenburg on the islands of Marstrandsö and Koö in the Skagerrak.
background
Marstrand is one of the most important seaside resorts on the west coast, a summer paradise and a sailing metropolis.
The rise of Marstrand to a flourishing coastal town in the Middle Ages came through the herring, the Pope even granted an exceptional permit for fishing on weekends and holidays. Due to the herring drift, there have always been years with exceptionally large herring catches.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the Gothenburg / Landvetter Airport
(IATA: GOT) , east of Gothenburg.
By train
The nearest train station is in Gothenburg.
By bus
There are regular buses from Gothenburg Västtrafik to Marstrand.
In the street
From Gothenburg on the E6 to Kungälv, then 25 km further on road 168 over bridges and various islands to the end of the road on the island of Koön.
Public parking spaces are available at the end of the street in Marstrand. It is then about 500 meters to the ferry.
By boat
From the beginning of July to the beginning of August ships leave Gunnars Båtturer five days a week between Tjörn and Marstrand, and between Marstrand and Käringön every Wednesday and Thursday.
The port of Marstrand is right in the center, between the two islands, the southern part of the port is intended for guests. It has floating jetties and all the necessary facilities.
mobility
The island of Marstrandsö is car-free, it can be reached either by boat or on foot via the ferry from the island of Koö.
Tickets for the ferry are available in the small kiosk next to the pier.
Tourist Attractions
The cityscape is dominated by the old houses, which are mainly made of wood.
- Carlstens fästning. Carlsten Fortress towers over the city. It dates from the second half of the 17th century and was primarily intended to protect the important, because mostly ice-free, harbor. At that time prisoners were used to build the fortress.
- Marstrands kyrka. From the 14th century.
- Local museum. The Marstrand local history museum shows historical images from the history of the island.
- Law firm. From 1886.
- Warm bath. From 1858.
- Grand Hotel
- Hamngatan. The waterfront, life rages here in summer. There are sidewalk cafes, restaurants and lots of small shops. There is always something to see in the offshore marina.
activities
water sports
- swim
- sailing
Regular events
Every year at the beginning of July the Match Cup Sweden sailing regatta takes place at Marstrand
shop
- In the alleys of Marstrandsö you will find many small boutiques with clothes, home accessories and nice little things that are suitable as souvenirs.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Ship in port: If you arrive by ship and spend the night in the port, you should note the following. The sanitary facilities of the port are in good condition, but showering is no longer possible after midnight and only one toilet is available until 7:00 a.m. Washing machines and tumble dryers can be used free of charge in the port.
- Grand Hotel Marstrand, Rådhusgatan 2, 442 67 Marstrand. Tel.: 46 0303-60322. All rooms with bathrobe, access to the guest computer, wireless internet and laundry service.Price: single room from SEK 1700, double room from SEK 1900.
health
Practical advice
trips
- The entire adjacent archipelago is ideal for boat trips.
