The islands in the northern part of the archipelago offer a wide range of restaurants, accomodations and activities. You will find bigger islands with grocery stores and all amenities, as well as smaller islands, perfect for a cosy getaway. You can reach the ten inhabited islands by car, bus or bike from road 155 in the direction of Hisingen/Öckerö via the ferry stop Lilla Varholmen. The ferry is free of charge. You can also get a ferry from Stenpiren travel centre in the city to Hönö Klåva at certain periods throughout the year.
Björkö
Björkö is one of the larger islands in the Gothenburg archipelago. There are restaurants, B&B, child-friendly swimming spots and a guest harbour. The harbour area includes several restaurants and the island’s own craft brewery Barlind.
Fotö
In the middle of Gothenburg’s archipelago lies Fotö. The island is busy during the summer and a visit to the cafe with a view over the sea and the boats is an unforgettable experience. Fotö offers swimming spots equipped with diving boards, diving towers and jetties. The hiking trail Göteborgs skärgårdsled, which stretches from Hönö to Hälsö, goes around the whole of Fotö and is a scenic experience.
Grötö
Grötö is a serene and car-free island with only about 100 residents year-round, which makes Grötö the island of tranquillity. There are no cars and to get to the island you first go to Björkö and then hop on the ferry from there.
Hyppeln
Hyppeln is also known as “the mackerel paradise” and is located the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago. Here you can walk on the trail along the water and get an unbeatable view of the sea. Take the opportunity to visit the “giant head” which is a high steep hill where you get a nice view of the Carlsten Fortress on Marstrand.
Hälsö
Hälsö is situated in the northern part of the archipelago and offers nice harbour walks along small and winding roads. There are also ancient remains on the island, mainly stone circles from temporary fishing camps. On the northern part of the island there are good fishing opportunities.
Hönö
Hönö is a popular island with restaurants, shops and activities open all year round. The harbour Hönö Klåva is always buzzing with activity. The northwestern part of the island consists of the nature reserve Ersdalen, whose rocky landscape is scenically beautiful. Several different boat trips depart from the harbour in Hönö Klåva, focusing on everything from seal safaris to crab fishing, and visits to Evert Taube’s childhood island Vinga.
Kalvsund
Kalvsund is a small, car-free island with a lot of character. It’s located between the islands Björkö and Öckeröa and at the centre of the island rises “Båken”, the old “lightless lighthouse” / beacon/ watchtower that gives the island its famous silhouette.
Källö-Knippla
Källö-Knippla is a picturesque island, with a popular guest harbour and a lovely hiking trail. The island was once two islands, Källö and Knippla, but today they’re connected and considered one island.
Rörö
Rörö is located at the northern end of the Gothenburg archipelago. The island’s beautiful nature reserves invite you to walk along their trails. Rörö is a well-known destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, as the nature of the island is unique with almost completely treeless moorland.
Öckerö
Öckerö is the main island of the northern part of the archipelago (it’s also the name of the municipality of all the 10 islands in the northern part). It has accommodations, a pharmacy, a post office and a grocery store. The nature on the island invites you to take beautiful walks in the lush greenery by the water. There are also plenty of swimming spots.
