Vrångö in Gothenburg

What are the highlights of Vrångö?

Vrångö is known for its nature and much of the island is part of the Vrångö Archipelago Nature Reserve. Discover this incredible environment by foot along the Tärnstigen walking trail or the north and south trails which are all just under 2 miles in length. Both the north and south trails take you past idyllic bays which are great for bathing and home to a vibrant birdlife. Tärnstigen is a baby carriage and wheelchair-friendly trail where you can use your mobile phone at various spots to access audio information about the history of Vrångö via an app.

For a fantastic panorama view, be sure to visit the old pilot lookout where pilots tasked with guiding vessels used to sit and wait. You'll get a fantastic view over the archipelago and the Vinga Lighthouse.

If you're visiting in the summer, be sure to pack your swimsuit and go for a dip in the water. Just a few hundred meters from the ferry is where you'll find the child-friendly Nötholmen Beach, but you can also make like a local and head to the gorgeous white and expansive sandy beach at Kyrkogårdsviken (lit. Churchyard Bay).

What else is there to do on Vrångö?

What better way to experience the archipelago than with some freshly caught fish and seafood? If you don't fancy catching the fish all by yourself, you can stop by the Fiskeboa restaurant on Vrångö. Pull up a chair and try a fish burger or a delicious seafood casserole. Alternately, you can pop into their store and buy some smoked fish or a bag of prawns to enjoy on the beach.

Kick back and relax to one of the most picturesque views imaginable by booking the Kajkanten Floating Sauna. When you've finished sweating out, you'll be able to rejolt your senses with a dip in the tub or the sea and then when the sun starts to set, you can fire up the barbecue and enjoy some great food and a glass of wine in good company on the deck.

Good to know about Vrångö

Vrångö is located 12 miles to the south west of Gothenburg and can be reached by ferry from Saltholmens Brygga in less than 35 minutes. You can reach the ferry terminal by automobile or streetcar from Gothenburg Central Station. The streetcar ride also takes around 35 minutes. If you have your own boat, you can berth at the Vrångö Marina which is located on the western side of the island.

The ferry between Gothenburg and Vrångö also stops at Kårholmen, Sjumansholmen, Donsö, Styrsö, Köpstadsö and Asperö so it is easy to combine your trip to Vrångö with a visit to one of these other gorgeous archipelago islands.

To the south west of Vrångö lies the tranquil island of Kungsö where you'll find an incredible beach and an excellent natural harbor. However in order to reach this little haven of tranquillity, you'll need to hire a small boat or kayak and cross the calm little strait of Kungsösund by yourself.