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| Tjörn | ||
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| Residents | 16.147 (2020) | |
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Tjörn is an island off Sweden's west coast in the province Bohuslan and the province of Västra Götalands län.
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The island of Tjörn
It is a maximum of 18.8 km long and a maximum of 15.2 km wide and with its 167.3 km² it is the sixth largest island in Sweden. The island belongs to the municipality of the same name. The community consists of a total of 1,546 islands, two thirds of which are larger than 100 m². The entire coast is over 600 km.
- places on Tjörn
- Bleket
- Höviksnäs
- Kyrkesund
- Kållekärr
- Myggenäs
- Rönnäng
- Skärhamn - the administrative center of the municipality and the main town on the island
- The following Islands which belong to the municipality of Tjörn
- Dyrön
- Flatholmen
- Härön
- Mjorn
- Klädesholmen
- Lilla Askerön
- Tjörnekalv
- Åstol
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is the Landvetter Airport, east of Gothenburg.
By train
The nearest train station is in Stenungssund with a connection to Gothenburg.
By bus
In the street
From Stenungssund (connection to the E 6) you can reach the island of Tjörn via the 664 m long Tjörnbron. In the north, Tjörn is connected to the island of Orust via the Skåpesundsbron. Further north on the island of Orust, one reaches the mainland again near Uddevalla via the Vindöbron.
By boat
- Skärhamn has a guest harbor
mobility
From Rönnäng, in the south of Tjörn, the ferry runs to the car-free islands of Dyrön, Tjörnekalv and Åstol. The car can be parked at the parking lot at the ice rink. From there it is about a 15-minute walk to the ferry terminal.
From Kyrkesund, in the west of the island, you can take the ferry to the also car-free island of Härön.
Both ferries are operated by Västtrafik. Departure times and price information Västtrafik.
Tourist Attractions
The Pater Noster lighthouse on Hamneskär
- The grave field in Hällene is 8,000 years old
- The stone setting of St. Olofs valar, a well-known sea mark, is located on a hill above Kyrkesund
- 1 Father Noster.
A lighthouse on the Hamneskär archipelago. It was built of iron in 1868 and was in operation until 1977 and renovated from 2002 to 2007. The Hamneskär archipelago with the Pater Noster lighthouse lies exactly on the borderline between Skagerrak and Kattegat. From mid-June to mid-August, day trips to Hamneskär are offered every weekend from Marstrand if the lake is in a good location.
- Tjornbron. Tjörnbron creates a permanent connection with Stenungsund and the mainland. The current bridge was opened in November 1981. The pylons of the cable-stayed bridge are over 110 meters high. On the island side there is a rest area with toilets and seating.
- 2 Sundsby Säteri (Sundsby Manor). old manor, circular hiking trails between 1.5 km and 4.5 km, restaurant and cafe, children's playground.
- 3 Pilane Gravfalt and Sculpture Park, Pilane gravfalt, 471 92 Klövedal. Tel.: 46 304 663950. Pilane is one of the largest burial grounds in Bohuslän. Modern sculptures are exhibited here in the summer. The Pilane Farmyard Cafe is about 800 m from the exhibition grounds. The cafe is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the beginning of July to mid-August.Open: late May to early September daily 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.Price: Free access to the site, sculpture exhibition SEK 120.
Museums
- The Nordic Watercolor Museum 4 nordiska akvarellmuseet, Södra hamnen 6, 471 32 Skärhamn. Tel.: 46 (0)304 600080. Open: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Price: Entry 100 SEK.. Unfortunately, it is not possible to take prams, umbrellas, wet clothes or cameras into the galleries.
Churches
The smiling church of Skärhamn
- Blekets kyrka
- Klädesholmens kyrka
- Klövedals kyrka
- Rönnängs kyrka
- Skärhamns kyrka. The smiling church of Skärhamn.
- Stenkyrka kyrka
- Valla kyrka
- Vårfru kyrkoruin. Church ruin.
Islands
- Åstol. A rocky island with closely lined up white wooden houses and narrow, car-free asphalt paths. Åstol is originally a fishing village and was settled during the great herring seasons in the 18th century. Today around 200 people live on Åstol. Today you can find a café, a fisherman's library, a gallery and a grocery store on the island. Opposite the landing stage is the Åstols Rökeri . There is musical entertainment on some evenings in summer. In the middle of the island there is a salt water paddling pool, a natural rock pool with a slide and a sandy bottom.
- Klädesholmen. An island and place in the municipality of Tjörn. The place, which is located on two islands (Koholmen and Klädesholmen), has been connected to Bleket on the island of Tjörn by a bridge since 1983. During the heyday of herring fishing, there were 25 canning factories on Klädesholmen. Today there are still 3 factories that produce around 40% of Swedish canned food (including pickled herring) under the Klädesholmen Seafood AB brand. On Klädesholmen there is a small museum (Sillebua) in an old fish factory, which shows the catch and processing of the herring. For more information phone 46 304-673004.
activities
Bathing places
- Kårevik, Kåreviksvägen 12, 47142 Rönnäng. Lawn, rocks and sand, diving platform, toilet.(57 ° 56 ′ 3 ″ N.11 ° 35 ′ 28 ″ E)
hike
- Dyröleden. Approx. 5 km long hiking trail around the island of Dyrön, always with a view of the neighboring islands and the sea. The path is well signposted (Markings on stones). On the western side you come through the Dynes Gorge. A wooden staircase leads you through the rocks. The starting point is the north port. The ferry from Rönnäng docks here.
water sports
- swim
- sailing
Regular events
- The sailing regatta Tjörn down always takes place in the third week of August. It leads 28 nautical miles around the island, with bottlenecks where spectacular accidents occur again and again and is a magnet for visitors. With over 1000 boats, it is one of the largest sailing regattas in the world.
- Sillens Dag (Herring Day) - On the Swedish national holiday on June 6th, Klädesholmen celebrates Herring Day. A festival with herring dishes, local market and music. A highlight is the presentation and premiere of the herring of the year (Årets Sill).
shop
In the larger towns (also on Åstol and Dyrön) it is possible to buy everyday items. Larger supermarkets can be found in Skärhamn, Myggenäs and Kållekärr. There is a large shopping center in Stenungsund.
kitchen
Cheap
- Sundsby Gårdscafe - Restaurang & Butik, Sundsby säteri, 471 73 Hjälteby. Tel.: 46 304 666300.facebook url used
Open: June-August daily 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sept and May Thu - Sun 11 am to 5 pm; Oct - April Fri - Sun 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m.).
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- Vatten Restaurang & Kafe, Södra Hamnen 6, 471 32 Skärhamn (directly at the Nordic Watercolor Museum). Tel.: 46 (0)304 670087.facebook url usedOpen: lunchtime daily from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, in the evening Wed - Sat 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Upscale
nightlife
accommodation
Campsites
- Hav o Logi, Röavallen 1, 47195 Skärhamn. Tel.: 46 (0)304 671740.facebook url usedSeparate space for tents, rental of holiday homes, hikers' home (youth hostel).Open: campsite from mid-April to mid-October, holiday homes all year round.
Hotels
Cheap
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- Bergabo, Kyrkvägen 22, 471 41 Rönnäng. Tel.: 46 (0)304 677080.facebook url usedlargest hotel on Tjörn.Price: DR from SEK 1,590.
Upscale
- Salt & Sill, 471 51 Klädesholmen. Tel.: 46 (0)304 673480.facebook url usedLocation right on the water, delicacy restaurant.Price: Double from SEK 2,490.
The fairway between the islands of Tjörn and Häron in Kyrkesund
health
In the event that you need medical help, you can contact the vårdcentral (Medical center) turn.
The nearest hospitals are in Gothenburg and Uddevalla.
Practical advice
Tourist information
- Södra Bohuslän Turism, Frigates 2, 444 30 Stenungsund. Tel.: 46 (0)303 83327.facebook url usedInformation about the southern part of the west coast of Sweden and other parts of the country.Open: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sun. closed.
- Tjörns Turistbyrå, Kroksdalsvägen 1, 471 80 Skärhamn. Tel.: 46 (0)304 601016.facebook url usedInformation about Tjörn, accommodation, sights, activities.Open: Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sat./Sun. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
trips
- The adjacent islands Härön and Åstol are popular excursion destinations
- The entire adjacent archipelago is ideal for boat trips.
- Marstrand with fortress Carlsten
- Orust and the car-free islands of Gullhollmen and Karingön
- Nordens Ark, a zoo with endangered species
