Marstrand

Marstrand is the smallest town in the county of Västra Götaland, but is the principal summer resort. A place for pleasure and a place to love for its cultural history, its buildings, its tall stories and legends – but also for its royal splendour. Marstrand is of course most renowned as a playground for sun-worshipping, bathing and sailing folk.

The principal event is the Swedish Match Cup, which runs for a whole week and brings here elite racing sailors from all over the world. That’s when everyone is here, even His Majesty the King.

It’s hard to miss Marstrand when you’re sailing along the West coast. A visit to the guest harbour is almost a must. Here you’ll find all the information you need.

What do you think of Marstrand’s new Tourist portal?

Within this web site we have tried to collect everything of interest to a visitor. Have we missed anything out? Feel free to write in with comments. Best regards from the Marstrands Tourist Office.

You’re always close to the sea at Marstrand. Regardless of where you choose to stay. In a hotel room, a modern apartment, camping or in a cottage.

No-one needs to go hungry in Marstrand. There’s a wide and varied range of restaurants and cafés available.

The whole of Marstrand is a cultural experience that really is at least as beautiful in the winter snow, ice and total stillness as in summertime.

Sea canoeing, diving and boat trips are some alternatives. But Marstrand also has very good shopping, nice galleries and a theatre in the fortress of Carlstens Fästning.

Is there a cash dispenser on the island of Marstrand? No, but there is one at the Co-op store on the island of Koön. Is there a Systembolag (government-run off-licence) on Marstrand? No, but there is a delivery service at the Co-op store on the island of Koön.

Marstrand is the sailing metropolis of the West coast, both for the world’s elite and potterers. It’s a fantastic experience to approach Marstrand and see the island’s distinctive buildings, crowned by the great fortress.

Societetshuset in celebration attire

During the winter Societetshuset has been totally renovated and its new restaurant veranda is open for business this summer.

Richard Waje – restaurant owner and master chef

Richard Waje has worked in and run his restaurant in Marstrand for over 20 years.

Boating, sea and freedom – or?

The role of Bohuslän province as the largest and most popular bathing place for Swedes is well known. And Marstrand harbour is a significant example of the sometimes turbulent life in the guest harbour.