NorgeVestfold fylkeSandefjordRåstad59°9’56” N 10°15’59” E
29. april 2023, Norge ⋅ ☀️ 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’tLæs mere
NorgeVestfold fylkeSandefjordSandefjord Port59°7’49” N 10°13’30” E
29. april 2023, Norge ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
After a 3am start a short break for coffee was needed!!
NorgeVestfold fylkeSandefjordSandefjord Port59°7’36” N 10°13’39” E
30. april 2023, Norge ⋅ ☀️ 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!!
SverigeVästra Götalands länStrömstadStrömstad station58°56’9” N 11°10’19” E
30. april 2023, Sverige ⋅ ☀️ 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 islandsLæs mere
SverigeVästra Götalands länNedre KileKosterhamnen58°52’41” N 11°3’10” E
30. april 2023, Sverige ⋅ ☀️ 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 atLæs mere
SverigeVästra Götalands länKyrkosundLilla Brattskär58°52’3” N 11°3’31” E
SverigeVästra Götalands länBrevikTeneskär58°52’29” N 11°1’29” E
30. april 2023, Sverige ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
This island really does have it all, from the lovely beaches into the forests in the centre of the island.
SverigeVästra Götalands länÖvre KileValfjället58°53’4” N 11°1’21” E
30. april 2023, Sverige ⋅ 🌬 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 🇳🇴.
SverigeVästra Götalands länEkenäsHamneholmen58°53’35” N 11°2’54” E
30. april 2023, Sverige ⋅ 🌬 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!).
