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Swedish islands in the Kattegat
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The Gothenburg Archipelago (Göteborgs skärgård) is a group of islands easily reachable from Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Kosteröarna
One of the sunniest places in Sweden with long sand beaches. It consequently doesn't come as a surprise that Koster Islands is a well-visited tourist hotspot with plenty of bars, restaurants and hotels. Kosterhavet National Park was the first marine national park in Sweden. The area’s brackish water and mild climate is popular among many rare species of animals and plants, including one of only two coral reefs in Sweden.
A group of islands which have been pastured for centuries, creating an open landscape which is a popular breeding space for several different bird species. Most of the area is protected as a natural reserve.
Weather Islands
A part of the archipelago designated a natural reserve, with a large colony of seals. The local inn offer food and accommodation.
The archipelago is most easily accessed from Gothenburg. Take tram 11 (or 9 in summer) to Saltholmen, and then one of the Styrsöbolaget ferries to Styrsö, Köpstadsö or any of the other islands.
Read in the guide) locals mainly use bicycles and mofas to get around. As mentioned above, it is possible to bring your bicycle with you on the ferry from Göteborg.
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