Attractions

Fiskebäckskil

Fiskebäckskil is a typical shipmaster’s community that had its heyday during the second half of the 19th century. The shipmaster houses along the cobblestone streets are still majestic, and today, the idyllic village is considered one of the oldest and best-preserved in Bohuslän. Carl Wilhelmsson’s studio is located by the bathing area.

Grundsund

Grundsund is the main village, located at the westernmost tip facing the North Sea. Cottages and houses climb from the shoreline into the mountains. Grundsund’s history is primarily the history of fishing and was once a significant fishing port and shipmaster’s community. The herring period in the 18th century contributed to the development of the community. During World War I, a canal was dug, dividing the village into two parts, the eastern and western sides.

Islandsberg

At the westernmost tip of Skaftö lies Islandsberg Lighthouse. The walking path is two kilometers long and offers a characteristic landscape of Bohuslän, devoid of forests. Once there, you’ll have a fantastic view of the archipelago.

Bassholmen

“The water flows strongly in the treacherous fairway. Vessels cautiously maneuver through narrow and winding passages to be able to dock at the island’s pier. Suddenly, it opens up, and Bassholmen’s pier is there, along with the Almogebåtars Association’s museum and the hostel in the grove. Below, horses and sheep graze side by side in a delightful harmony. The sun shines, and a gentle afternoon breeze makes Bassholmen exactly the paradise that only Bassholmen can be.”