Historical attractions

Touring the country side offers enriching experiences also. Blomsholm has the finest cultural heritage site in the province with a large stone ship and a grave field. You can hike on many established trails and perhaps follow the route of King Charles XII, when he was about to invade the nearby Norwegian fort in the 18th century. Enjoy the fjord landscape’s distinctive character along the Idefjorden and make a stop in Krokstrand, known for its stone masonry. In Skee you find a medieval church surrounded by a well-tended, typical churchyard. 

Blomsholm

One of Bohuslän’s finest cultural heritage landscapes, with lots of remains from the Stone Age until medieval times. Blomsholm has ancient remains of national interest. In teh area you will find the stone ship is one of the oldest in Sweden, more than 40 metres long with 49 stone blocks, and from the early part of the Scandinavian Iron Age, i.e. 500-1050 AD. Read more>>

Skee Church

One of the oldest churches in Bohuslän made from granite. Built in the 12th century in Roman style. Worth seeing are the ‘Black Madonna’ of black soapstone from the 13th century and the altar screen from the 15th century. 

Dårskild’s Mounds 

A grave field of legends. Walk among the stones and follow in the footsteps of the Norwegian king Dårskild, who according to legend fell off his horse and was buried among the mounds along with his men. The grave field includes a number of stone circles and around 30 burial mounds. Read more>>

Alaska, Nord Långö

Alaska is the lifetime achievement of the fisherman’s daughter Hilma Svedahl, built in the 1930s. Her work leaves nobody unmoved. After 30 years as a gold-digger in America, she built her park, one stone at a time, with temples, towers
and viewpoints. During the summer, there is a small coffee shop. Nature reserve with fine walks and swimming opportunities.
In summer, boat from the North Harbour in Strömstad. 
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Rock carvings

You’ll find different types of rock carvings in many places around the Strömstad
area. In Massleberg-Jörlov, north of Skee church, you’ll find exciting images of ship builders and acrobats (images of acrobats are common on rock carvings in Bohuslän).
Massleberg is located about 5 km northeast of Skee, along the road between Hogstad and Jörlov. It is signposted from the road. Parking is available at the burial ground. Don’t miss Krokstrand’s sports ground, featuring a heritage-listed granite stand.

Krokstrand, Stonemason town

The rock at Krokstrand is nearly a thousand million years old. It is fine-grained grey granite which can be worked very well. The 1870s saw immigration from other parts of Sweden and Norway. Almost everywhere in Krokstrand, evidence of the stonemason period in Bohuslän can be seen. Read more>>

Lommelanda Kulle

An old burial site with traces of an ancient church, located in an area rich in prehistoric remains. The birdlife is abundant. Read more>>