Torp Airport
April 29, 2023 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
We landed at Oslo Torp for this trip, an airport that is 120KM away from Oslo but at £30 return many people land here because it’s much cheaper than the main airport.
HOWEVER, many people don’tRead more
Coffee stop ☕️
April 29, 2023 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
After a 3am start a short break for coffee was needed!!
Ferry to Strömstad 🇸🇪
April 30, 2023 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Early start (again) to catch the 0830 crossing to Strömstad in Sweden, due to Norway to being in the EU single market the ferry is one massive tax free heaven, so our tickets were completely free!!
Strömstad 🇸🇪
April 30, 2023 in Sweden ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
After catching the ferry we arrived in Sweden and the town of Strömstad, we had a walk around the harbour area and then quickly dropped our bags and then headed off to catch the ferry to the islandsRead more
Kilesand, Koster Islands
April 30, 2023 in Sweden ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
30 mins on the ferry and you can reach the Koster islands, home to only 300 people- the majority live here seasonally- it is essentially one massive national park.
We deceive to hop off the ferry atRead more
Kyrkosund
April 30, 2023 in Sweden ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Pictures from our hike.
Brevik Forest
April 30, 2023 in Sweden ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
This island really does have it all, from the lovely beaches into the forests in the centre of the island.
View from the top!
April 30, 2023 in Sweden ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
The highest point of the island is only around a 50 metre climb and from here you can see the coast and off in the distance you can see the hills and mountains of Norway 🇳🇴.
Ekenäs
April 30, 2023 in Sweden ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Final stop is the Kosters Rokeri for some AMAZING sea food which included salmon, crab, caviar, and the best calamari I’ve ever had (by far!).
