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| Residents | 1.282 (2020) | |
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Smögen is a popular destination for tourists on the island of the same name in the Skagerrak. The place belongs to the community Sotenäs, with the main town Kungshamn, in the province Bohuslan.
background
The place also consists of the districts Hasselösund and Kalvbogen and the islands of Hasselön and Kleven.
Smögen is popular with tourists, especially the harbor, where there is a wooden jetty about a kilometer long on which restaurants, fish sellers and souvenir sellers line up.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is Gothenburg Landvetter 25 km east of Gothenburg
By train
The next train station is in Munkedal, then continue with the bus.
By bus
The buses in the area are operated by Västtrafik operated.
In the street
The island is connected to the main town of Kungshamn via the 500-meter-long Smögenbron concrete bridge.
By boat
mobility
From Kungshamn you can take a boat to Smögen.
- 1 Zitabåtarna. Tel.: 46 523-30025. On request, stops in Rösholmen, Hasselösund and Smögenmagasinet / Kleven. You have to call beforehand.Open: From June 15 to August 15, departure at 10 a.m. in Kungshamn and 10.30 a.m. in Smögen, then every half an hour until late at night. There are fewer departures in the off-season and the timetable depends on the weather. You can find out the departure times at the landing stages or by calling.Price: Single trip 40 SEK, children under 12 years 10 SEK, tickets can be bought on board.
From Smögen you can take a boat to the island Hållö drive.
- Hållöexpressen. Tel.: 46 70 336 05 28, Email: [email protected]. Free parking in Kungshamns idrottshuset, Parkgatan.Open: current travel times are available on the homepage.Price: round trip 100 SEK, children under 12 years 50 SEK.
- 2 Hållö landing stage
- 3 Smögen landing stage
- 4 Kungshamn pier
Tourist Attractions
- The church Smögens kyrka is a beautiful brick building and can be seen from afar
- The promenade Smogenbryggan is a long wooden pier, directly at the marina. It meanders for almost a kilometer along the granite rocks, with numerous fishermen's and storage houses on stilts.
activities
- 1 Smögens Fiskauktion, Fiskhamnsgatan 31, 456 51 Smögen. Tel.: 46 523 66 55 40. The actual auction is now taking place on the Internet. For private individuals there is the possibility to buy fish, crustaceans and shellfish, right next to the fish hall are the fishmongers, each with their own specialties, which you can also eat on the spot. Guided tours of the fish auction hall are offered on many Saturdays.
- Different hotels offer so-called Norway lobster arrangement at. In connection with an overnight stay there is the possibility to catch Norway lobster with the fishermen. General StaffAs the Norway lobster is called in Sweden, it is a little relative of the lobster.
Treasury auction
- 2 Smögens Fisketurism, Sälebådsvägen, 456 50 Smögen. Tel.: 46 70 712 28 83. Fishing trips, seal safaris, lobster fishing in the fall.
shop
- 1 Göstas fiskbutik, Fiskhamnsgatan 32,456 51 Smögen. Tel.: 46 523 720 75. Fish shop next to the fish auction with a snack.Open: Monday to Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
kitchen
Smögen is also famous for them Smögenräkor. The Smögen prawns are cooked in sea water on board the fishing boats. The crabs are on every menu and are usually served with bread or potato salad with lots of mayonnaise. Fresh dill is a must.
Crabs - Smögenräkor
Norway lobster - Havskräftor,
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Smögens Hafvsbad, Hotellgatan 26,456 51 Smögen. Tel.: 46 523 66 84 50. Hotel from the last century with restaurant, spa and conference area.Price: Single from 1145 SEK, double from 845 SEK per person with breakfast.
Smögens Hafvsbad
health
Practical advice
trips
- To the neighboring Kungshamn it is not far
- The Rock carvings in the community Tanum have been part of the World heritage of UNESCO. They are a 1.25 hour drive away.
- Trollhättan is known for its waterfalls and locks. It can be reached by car in 1.5 hours
- It takes about 2 hours by car Gothenburg
literature
Web links
http://www.sotenas.se - Official website of Smögen
