Events and activities on Skaftö 2019

We list all our exciting events on our island. Our easy to use home page can lead one to our hotels, restaurants, shops, experiences and attractions for more information.

Everything else that happens in Lysekil’s community can be found on Lysekil’s Tourist Bureau’s Event listing.

 

July

1 July - 4 August

“Friskis and Svettis” exercise class on Gullmarstrand’s pier at 10:00 and 16:00 every day. An indoor alternative is available in case of rain. Free!

 

9 July - 8 August

Drop-in yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 07:30 – 9:00 at Balanspunkten (Balance point)/Kajak in Grundsund, in Kunskapens Hus (Knowledge House), Östra Kajan (The East Wharf), Grundsund. The cost is 150 SEK per time or 650 SEK for a 5-time card. Pay with cash, Swish 123 51 455 45, or with card at the beginning of the class. Max 20 participants. When the class is full, the door will be closed. Please respect the locked door. Arrive in good time, because the class begins with a quiet relaxation, so no one is allowed in after the start. Call with questions: 0707-33 22 40.

 

9-25 July

Summer training in Grundsund. Condition and strength in combination. Tuesdays and Thursdays 08:15 - 09:15. Meet outside Hannas i Hamnen, Östra Kajan (The East Wharf). All are welcome and participate at your own ability. Leader: Désirée Falk Olsson, PT + Running- and Triathlon trainer. Apply by e-mail to: desfalols@gmail.com. 90 SEK/time or 320 SEK for 4 times.

 

14 - 27 July

Summer exhibit with Skaftö Art & Handcrafts Club in Evenså’s old school on Östersidan. Every day 14:00-19:00. Paintings in different forms, weaves, ceramics. photographs, glass and textiles.

 

16 July - 1 August

Gullmarsstrand Hotel & Conference has Yoga on Tuesday and Thursday 09:00-10:00. Price 150 SEK. For more information and to sign up, go in on Gullmarsstrand’s website or call 0523-66 77 88.

 

17 July - 4 August

Handcrafts with heart on Skaftö Exhibition in Kvartsitahuset (by Slipen past the church), Fiskebäckskil 15:00-21:00 every day.

 

21-28 July

Gallery TINT displays watercolors, photographs, and sculptures in Skaftö Folkets Hus. 13:00-19:00.

 

24

Gospel concert in Grundsund’s church with Magnus Carlsson (of Barbados, Alcazar) as Guest Soloist 18:00 and 20:30.

 

Live music with Marcus Wilsson on Joels Brygga, Fiskebäckskil from 18:30.

25

SICR - Skaftö Runt i Segelbåt (Around Skaftö in a Sailboat). For more information and to participate, contact Mikael Söderholm tel 0729 774637, Göran Streiffert 0706 751307. Supper/Regatta Ball at Rågårdsviks Pensionat, 395 SEK. Book by calling 0523 21009 All sailboats with masts that can pass under Skaftö Bridge are welcome. Start where and when you like, as long as you note the time.

Guided “Thursday’s Wandering” in Fiskebäckskil with Marianne Sandgren-Petterson. Experience the history and environment of a Captain's society. Meet at 16:00 by Ångbåtsbryggan (The Steamboat Pier) in Gullmarsstrand. Time: ca 2 hours. Price: 100 SEK

 

Live music with Stina & Thomas on Gullmarsstrand’s outdoor serving from 17:00.

Live music on Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund with Marcus Max Band

 

26

Swim class graduation Bökevik, Fiskebäckskil. 10:00 for all.

 

10-year Jubilee for Skaftö Runt i Kajak (Around Skaftö in a Kayak). Start 10:00 from Östra Kajen in Grundsund. Arranged by Balanspunkten / Kajak in Grundsund. Kayak can be rented, bring your own lunch. Telephone 070-733 22 40.

 

The boat Windros will make a roundtrip tour of Lysekil-Fiskebäckskil-Gåsö-Grundsund-Gullholmen-Käringön with a stop on Käringön. 12:45-16. Boat leaves from Lysekil 11:00. Reservation required.

 

Greek Grill Evening and live music with Troubadour Slott & Koja at Pizzeria Skaftö, Fiskebäckskil from 16:00.

 

After Beach at Krögen’s Fish & Krog, Grundsund from 17:00.

 

Piano Concert with Andrei Ivanovich and guest artists in Skaftö Folk House.19:00

 

27

Greek Grill Evening and live music with Troubadour Slott & Koja at Pizzeria Skaftö, Fiskebäckskil from 16:00.

 

After Beach yoga on Gullmarsstrand 16:30. Price 230 SEK can be paid when applying via Gullmarsstrand’s web site.

 

Music-Quiz on PPP, Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00.

 

28

Live music with Pablo’s Bluegrass Trio on Joel’s Pier, Fiskebäckskil from 18:30.

 

29

Duo Jag on Kustnöje’s Monday’s Entertainment. Havsbadet, Lysekil. After party: Filip Radic.

 

30

Showing of Fornstugan, the ruins of a 17th century building. Photograph display.  16:00-17:00. Arr: Föreningen Sjöstjärnan (The Starfish Club).

 

31

Family film: The Lion King (dubbed in Swedish) in Skaftö Folk House 15:00.

 

Film:  Emelie Flygare-Carlén (in Swedish) in Skaftö Folk House 19:00. Script writer Bodil Tingsby discusses and answers questions around her work on the film. Ticket: 100 SEK

 

“Allsång” (audience sing-along) with Magnus Bäcklund in Parksnäckan (amphitheater) in Lysekil’s City Park 18:00-19:30.

 

Björn Rosenström performs in Havsbadsparken in Lysekil. Arranged by Kustnöje.

 

August

1

Guided “Thursday’s Wandering” in Fiskebäckskil with Marianne Sandgren-Petterson.  Experience the history and environment of a Captain's society. Meet at 16:00 by Ångbåtsbryggan (The Steamboat Pier) in Gullmarsstrand. Time: ca 2 hours. Price: 100 SEK

 

Live music with Ebba and David on Gullmarsstrand’s outdoor serving, 17:00.

 

Live music with Peter Simson, on Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00.

 

2

The boat Windros will make a roundtrip tour of Lysekil-Fiskebäckskil-Gåsö-Grundsund-Gullholmen-Käringön with a stop on Käringön. 12:45-16. Boat leaves from Lysekil 11:00. Reservation required.

 

Guided “Thursday’s Wandering” in Fiskebäckskil with Marianne Sandgren-Petterson.  Experience the history and environment of a Captain's society. Meet at 16:00 by Ångbåtsbryggan (The Steamboat Pier) in Gullmarsstrand. Time: ca 2 hours. Price: 100 SEK  (?? På fredag)

 

After Beach at Krögen’s Fish & Krog, Grundsund from 17:00.

 

3–11 August Västerhavsveckan (Western Sea Week)

 

3

Music-Quiz on PPP, Pelle’s Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00. 

 

Musselloppet (The Mussel Race) Tenth year for the popular City run. Mussel festival in the City Park.

 

Havsbadet, Lysekil. Rebecca & Fiona.

 

4-11 August

Art Exhibit in Kvartsita huset (The Quartz House), Kyrkekajen in Fiskebäckskil. Exhibit on Keelhauling that has happened on The Church Dock and an old resident of Fiskebäckskil, Gunnar Ivarsson, and the area around Kyrkekajen.  Photographs by Gabriel Berndtsson, Bo Olsson and different archives.

 

Lilla Musselloppet (The Little Mussel Race) in the City Park, Lysekil.

 

4

Skaftö Meeting by Skaftö Folk Museum in Berg 15:00. Arranged by Skaftö Folk Club & Gille.

 

Live music with Pommac Duo on Joel’s Pier, Fiskebäckskil from 18:30.

 

5

Culture afternoon in Sjöstjärnans Hus (The Starfish’s House), Fiskebäckskil. 18:00 with snacks.

Gert Oxby, underwater photographer, talks about live under the surface of the ocean and diving as a scientific method.

 

Painting workshop at Havets Hus with Richard Vakil. 13:00-15:00 A part of Västerhavsveckan.

 

Start of Lysekil Women's Match. Official 2019 Sailing World Championship in Lysekil 2019 sails August 5-10.

 

Haaks play at Kustnöje’s Monday’s Entertainment. Havsbadet, Lysekil.  

 

6

Showing of the fishing boat Sandö, Östra Kajen (Eastern Dock), Grundsund 12:00-16:00.

 

Fishing & Folklore. E. Corsander discusses in Grundsund’s Boat Club’s house.

 

Polluting our seas, with film showing and discussion/Q&A in Skaftö Folk House. In cooperation with Kristineberg. 19:00. Tickets: 100 SEK

 

7

Open House on Kristineberg, 9:00-15:00.

 

Algae - can we eat it?  Skaftö Folk House. Fredrik Gröndahl talks about the growing algae industry of on the West Coast and offers a little algae snack food prepared by Mia Bister. 19:00. Fredrik is a university lecturer on Water and environmental technology at The Royal Institute of Technology. He also lives on Skaftö and grows experimental crops in the sea surrounding the island. Entrance: 100 SEK.

 

Live music with When Colorado Falls on Joel’s Pier, Fiskebäckskil from 18:30.

 

Miss Li in The Havsbad’s Park. 19:00. Havsbadet, Lysekil. 

 

8

Competition at Skaftö Golf Club - Skaftö Mot Världen Matchspel (Skaftö against the World Match) (Ryder Cup).

 

Guided “Thursday’s Wandering” in Fiskebäckskil with Marianne Sandgren-Petterson.  Experience the history and environment of a Captain's society. Meet at 16:00 by Ångbåtsbryggan (The Steamboat Pier) in Gullmarsstrand. Time: ca 2 hours. Price: 100 SEK

 

Mats Westling plays at Restaurant Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00.

 

Visit Mt Mercurius! Welcome onboard Preem’s new tanker ship by Andersson’s dock in Lysekil. Open to visitors from 10:00-16:00.

 

Linnea Henriksson plays in The Havsbad’s Park. 19:00.

 

9

Nature documentary Bohuskust - ett vresigt paradis (The Bohuslän Coast—a grisly paradise; in Swedish) by Svante Lysén in Skaftö Folk House. 19:00. Entrance: 100 SEK.

 

Family day in The Havsbad’s Park with Bamse and Lova. 15:00.

 

10

Music-Quiz on PPP, Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00.

 

Havsbadet, Lysekil. Summer closure with bar emptying. M&M B2B.

 

11

Live music with When Colorado Falls on Joel’s Pier, Fiskebäckskil from 18:30.

 

15

Guided wandering with women through Fiskebäckskil. Start 18:00 by the church in Fiskebäckskil. 100 SEK. For information and booking: Regina Cederfeldt, telephone: 070-3846589, or skaftoguiden@outlook.com.

 

Restaurant Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund. Thursday’s Entertainment with Max Niklasson.

 

17

”Visans vänner sjunger ut” (”The friends of the song sing out!”) in Skaftö Folk House. 15:00.

 

Troubadour Quiz at Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00.

 

Hot bulb engine day, Norra hamnen (The North Pier) in Lysekil.

 

Harvest festival, 10:00-16:00. Röe gård,  

 

22

Guided wandering with women through Fiskebäckskil. Start 18:00 by the church in Fiskebäckskil. 100 SEK. For information and booking: Regina Cederfeldt, telephone: 070-3846589, or skaftoguiden@outlook.com.

 

Live music with Pommac Duo at Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund.

 

24

Troubadour Quiz at Pelles Rökeri (Smokehouse) in Grundsund from 20:00.

 

31

Piano concert with Staffan Scheja in Skaftö Folk House 16:00.