Family-friendly day trips in Bohuslän

Adventures for the Curious

Bohuslän is home to several major attractions that offer encounters with wild animals, world-unique rock carvings, fascinating history, and the wonders of the sea and nature. Dive into life beneath the ocean surface, meet animals up close, and let your creativity flow. These are perfect day trips for the whole family.

Opening hours may vary – please check in advance before your visit.

1. Naturum Kosterhavet

– Visitor centre and activities in Sweden’s only marine national park

STRÖMSTAD. Kosterhavet National Park is home to 12,000 species – half underwater, half on land. Popular activities here include kayaking, hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. At Naturum Kosterhavet on South Koster, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your visit: exhibitions, excursion tips, maps, a touch tank aquarium, and much more.

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Travel by public transport with Västtrafik
The Koster boat departs from Norra Hamnen in Strömstad. Stop: Koster Ekenäs

2. Vitlycke Museum

– A Unique Insight into the World of the Bronze Age, with Experiences for the Whole Family

TANUMSHEDE – A visit to Vitlycke Museum is like travelling 3,000 years back in time. Through engaging exhibitions, you'll get a glimpse into everyday life during the Bronze Age. Nearby, you’ll also find thousands of rock carvings – listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Nearest stop: Hoghem

3. Nordens Ark

– Wildlife, nature, and culture in perfect harmony

HUNNEBOSTRAND. Nordens Ark is dedicated to saving endangered animals from around the world. The park is home to a wide variety of species, and at the Farm you’ll meet traditional Swedish breeds. Come face to face with snow leopards, red pandas, northern bald ibises, and Amur tigers at one of Bohuslän’s most popular attractions. Don’t miss the newly renovated Amphibian Ark.

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Getting here by public transport
Bus stop: Nordens Ark 

4. Havets Hus

- Get close to the sea and hundreds of fascinating marine species

LYSEKIL. Step into a world of blue, green, and turquoise. If you want to explore life beneath the surface, Havets Hus is the place to be. Meet some of the most fascinating species of the Västerhavet (West Sea) – from the small-spotted catshark to the grunting gurnard.

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Travel with public transport
Stop: Lysekil södra hamnen (Southern Harbour, Lysekil) – easily reachable by Västtrafik.

6. The Nordic Watercolour Museum

– Discover world-class art and try painting with watercolours in the open studio

SKÄRHAMN, TJÖRN. At the Nordic Watercolour Museum, all art is based on water, pigment, and paper. Explore exhibitions from around the world, attend inspiring lectures, and enjoy live concerts in a stunning coastal setting.

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Getting there with public transport (Västtrafik)
Stop: Kommunhuset

Plan Your Trip

Travel by public transport. Use the Västtrafik To Go app or visit vasttrafik.se to plan your journey. Here, you can also choose the ticket that suits you best – for example, a single ticket or a 1–3 day pass.