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| Residents | 15.315 (2020) | |
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Orust is a municipality in the province Bohuslan in southern Sweden and is about 50 km north of Gothenburg.
background
The municipality consists of the island of Orust, it is the largest island on the Swedish west coast and the third largest island in Sweden, as well as several smaller islands and skerries, called skerries. Most of the inhabitants live on Orust.
Orust consists of the districts (Församling is the general Swedish name for a parish and also the smallest geographical administrative unit):
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and the following islands:
- Flaton
- Lyron
- Harassment
- Gullholmen
- Käringön
- Malö
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the Landvetter Airport, east of Gothenburg.
By train
The nearest train station is in Gothenburg.
By bus
In the street
The island of Orust is connected to the mainland by two bridges.
There is a multi-part bridge system that is on the west coast of Sweden's islands Tjörn, Mjorn, Orust and Vindön connects to the mainland in the south at Stenungsund and in the north at Sundsandvik (near Uddevalla).
By boat
The island of Orust is connected to the mainland by two ferries.
By bicycle
The runs across the island North Sea Cycle Route. Coming from the south, the route uses the bridge over the Stenungsund.
mobility
- Operates between Käringön and Hälleviksstrand Västtrafik a ferry, the passenger ship M / S Power Stierna, which goes to the island and back several times a day. A trip takes about 30 minutes.
Tourist Attractions
- Stillingsön. Buildings from the 1800s.
- Ålgård. Cultural landscape and beautiful lakes.
- Svanesund. King Sverre and the stone circle from about 1200 among the Pour Thing.
- Kultehamn. Culture hiking trail with remarkable stone houses.
- Runestone Viking
- Hagadoes. Sweden's most famous Neolithic tomb. wikipedia: The dolmens of Haga.
- Hälsö-Johannes. Dig.
- Gånggrift i Leby. Bohuslän's best preserved Neolithic tomb.
- Morlanda kyrka. Medieval church with the oldest organ in Sweden.
- Deafest. Memorial by Evert Taube.
- Sven's altars. Culture hiking trail with nature and beautiful views.
- Husebyleden. Culture Rise at a Stone Age settlement.
- Mollösund. Medieval fishing village.
- Kråkesunds gap. Nice view of the Skagerrak.
- Käringön. Well-preserved fishing village in the outer archipelago.
- Gullholmen. Old ship in the port with museums.
- Harassment. Hiking trail in a salty bay.
activities
water sports
- swim
- sailing
Regular events
shop
kitchen
nightlife
There is significant nightlife only during the summer season on the coast and on some islands.
- 1 Slussens boarding school, Slussen 415, 473 92 Henån. Tel.: 46 (0)304 375 25. The owners started giving concerts with famous Swedish musicians 30 years ago. It's now an institution and the artists' live performances are sold out. To be able to enjoy it, you have to book a package beforehand. There is only a three-course menu and the enjoyment of music begins with dessert. The restaurant is right on the water, with a beautiful terrace. Those who no longer want to drive can also pre-book a simple room in the guesthouse.
accommodation
- DALE PRÄSTGÅRD Bed & Breakfast. Tel.: 46 (0)304-50502. Price: 375 SEK per night including organic breakfast.. Rectory from 1600.
- Villa Helena B&B, Scale 211, 473 94 Henån. Tel.: 46 (0)304 37882. Open: June 1st to September 15th.Price: double room including breakfast and final cleaning 800 SEK, single person in double room 600 SEK.
Campsites
- Stagnant camping. Tel.: 46 (0)304-51100.GPS WGS84, Lat: 58 ° 8.872´ Long: 11 ° 25.286´
- . With a marina with 250 berths.
health
- Henån has a doctor and a pharmacy
Practical advice
- Tourist office, Harbor Square 18, 473 34 Henan. Tel.: 46 (0)304 334494, Fax: 46 (0)304 30487. Open: June 13th to August 28th, Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sun closed.
trips
- The entire adjacent archipelago is ideal for boat trips.
literature
- Sweden - west coast - Mollösund to Lysekil. Nautical publication publishing company, 2008, ISBN 978-3932414220 . 2 maps of the coast from Mollösund to Gullholmen 1: 25,000, and from Gullholmen to Lysekil 1: 25,000, 4 details, waterproof
