Kattegattleden continues along Kungsbackafjorden. At Båt­ och Sjöfartsmuseet maritime museum, just below the church in Onsala, you can find out all about “Lasse i Gatan”, the king’s privateer Lars Gathenhielm, who was born here in 1689. For opening hours see webbsite.

Go down to Gottskär, the small community by the fjord. Here you can swim from salty rocks or jump from the diving tower at Utholmen, stroll along the harbor and soak up the atmosphere. You can enjoy a good ice cream in one of the ice cream cafes or have a bite to eat in one of the cozy restaurants and cafes around Hamnplan or why not spend a night in the hotel.

Royalty and Gothenburg’s high society came to Särö for amuse­ment in the early twentieth centu­ry. Make a detour to Särö Västerskog, where you can walk beside the sea. When you have left the seaside resort, you cycle along­ side the former Säröbanan railway track, which runs parallel to the sea. Cliffs, lush forest, bays and marinas line the path and there are plenty of places to swim.

When you start approaching Goth­enburg, the path passes Nya Varvet docklands, Klippans kulturreservat historical district and Röda Stens Konsthall art gallery. At Järntorget square you head towards Gothen­burg city centre, passing picnic paradise Kungsparken and Stora Teatern.

The final stretch goes alongside Trädgårdsföreningen, one of Eu­rope’s most well­preserved parks from the 1800s, before you reach your final destination at Drottning­torget by the Central Station.

Kungsbacka – Soft rocks and long beaches

Kungsbacka was founded back in the 1500s and was Danish until 1645. The old wooden houses make their mark on the town centre, offering a picturesque atmosphere with cafes, restaurants and shops.

Röda Stugan is the city's oldest building and is one of two properties that today show what Kungsbacka looked like before the city fire in 1846. The house is just a short distance from Kattegattleden and the beautiful square, which is lined with outdoor seating during the summer.

From Tölöberg, Kungsbacka’s oldest water tower from 1897, you can see almost the whole of Kungsbacka. Kungsbackaån river winds through the town, flowing out into Kungsbacka­ fjorden. On the other side of the fjord, right by the sea, is Tjolöholm Castle, Sweden’s only Tudor castle.

Kungsbacka is one of the top places to shop in western Swe­den. The genuine and traditional are still alive, alongside with the new, modern shopping centres.

Göteborg – A vibrant metropolis

Founded in 1621 by Gustav II Adolf where Göta älv river meets the sea, Gothenburg is Sweden’s second biggest city.

The city centre is cosy and compact, and has a zig­ zag­shaped moat winding through it. If you like fish and seafood, you’ve come to the right place. Gothenburg has a rich restaurant and cafe scene, with Saluhallen covered market and Feskekörka fish market being two of the city’s most beloved landmarks.

Its location by the sea not only influences the range of food on offer – its proximity to the archipelago also provides op­portunities for many pleasant excursions. Go on a day trip on a boat or stay the night on one of the islands. Here, you can enjoy pleasant bathing from the rocks, walks along the horizon, or a crab fishing trip.

Gothenburg also has a thriving range of shops, and its cultural life includes everything from museums to opera, theatre and music.

Practical information

Remember to check the opening times of the destinations and sights you intend to visit and ideally book your accommodation in advance!

Sweden’s right of public access is a unique opportunity for everyone to roam freely in the countryside. But you also need to take responsibility for animal and plant life and show consideration for land owners and other visitors. Don’t disturb – don’t destroy, in other words. The right of public access is limited in national parks and nature reserves. It is always you as the person visiting the countryside who bears responsibility for being aware of the rules that apply in the area that you are visiting.

Also remember to keep the cycle path free of litter – take your rubbish with you to the nearest bin!

Surface 98% paved, 2% gravel.

Welcome to Kattegattleden!