5 things to do on the Koster Islands

The islands are to a large extent nature reserves, and you will encounter a lovely mixture of coastal meadows with a rich flora, rolling countryside, and a windswept outer archipelago. 

1# Go exploring the Northern Island on foot.

The routes are marked on North Koster. You do not need to plan as distances are comfortable and there are several amazing detours.

2# Hike or cycle on South Koster

South Koster is ideal for exploring on foot or by bike as the island almost completely car-free, but during the summer months there are many cyclists on the winding gravel roads.

If you choose to make your way around by bike, you can see a lot in a short space of time as the distances are not particularly great. If you don’t have a bike with you, you’ll be able to hire enough for the whole family from April to October near several of the ferry landings on South Koster. Get biking map here!

On South Koster, the largest of the Koster Islands, you’ll walk through lush scenery, with deciduous woodland, flowery coastal meadows and long sandy beaches perfect for a dip. Don’t miss the view from Valfjäll, the highest outlook point on South Koster looking out over the Koster Islands and Ursholmen.

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3# Kosterhavet national park

Make sure you visit the naturum Kosterhavet Visitor Centre, which is also the main entrance to the national park, as well as the manned visitor centre, on the Ekenäs jetty on South Koster. You’ll find, amongst other things, information about nature in the national park, a ‘petting aquarium’ and exhibitions. Guided tours are arranged on land, and during the summer by the water as well. Naturum Kosterhavet is admission free. Get more information about the Kosterhavet National Park

4# Swimming & snorkel

Enjoy life at one of the many great beaches. Its easy to find a personal spot to take a cooling swim in the ocean on the Koster island and you can also try Kosterhavet’s snorkel trail. There is one by Rörvik on South Koster. Read more>>