Q & A
Frequent asked questions & answers.
Take the passenger ferry from Norra Hamnen in Strömstad to Ekenäs. The boat trip takes 30-50 minutes depending on which departure you take. From there you have about an 800 meter walk to Kläpphagen. You buy your ticket on the boat. Please check the tab hitta till oss for more information.
Park in one of Strömstad’s long term car parks: Hålkedalen and Bojaren. Here it costs 40kr/day and you can stay for up to seven days. In the summer there are free parking busses from the long term car park to the centre from where the Koster boat departs. Please check the tab hitta till oss for more information.
Yes, towels and sheets are provided in all our accommodations.
There is a kitchenette in all the suites and in the Farmhouse, but not in the Glamping tents.
A bathing towel is good to bring as we do not want our hand towels taken down to the beach. If you are staying in one of our glamping tents, we recommend that you bring slightly warmer clothing and perhaps cosy PJs to sleep in.
Considering Koster’s many hours of sunshine, a pair of sunglasses and sun cream are good to have, and of course your happy mood!
Yes. There is an ICA supermarket with limited opening hours, 700 meters from Kläpphagen.
Yes, there are bicycles for rent from us at Kläpphagen. During the summer there is usually a lot of demand for bicycles and they can run out – so it is best to book in plenty of time! You can also bring your own bicycle for a fee on the ferry.
Check-in at the earliest 15.00 Check-out latest 11.00.
Yes, there is free fishing in the sea.
Bergdalsstranden, is nearest and adjacent to Kilesandsstranden. Rörvik which is before Ekenäs (stunning sunsets!) . In other words, you only have a short walk down for a morning dip!
A visitor centre by Ekenäs jetty with exhibitions, petting aquarium, the opportunity to see films and meet knowledgeable personnel. Here you can find out all about Kosterhavets nationalpark and in summer activities for all ages are arranged.
If you are staying for more than a day-visit, a trip to North Koster is a good alternative, with rather different nature to that which South Koster offers.
During the summer months you can travel between North and South Koster with the cable-ferry Kosterlänken .
At other times of the year you can travel across the sound by boat with Kosterbåten, see the times for Västra Bryggan to Långegärde.
The islands are an Eldorado for those who seek beautiful nature and the wonderful outdoor life, or if you just want to enjoy the experience of saltwater bathing. The selection of activities is both wide and varied. Cycle, hike, kayak, trailrun, fish, snorkel or join a guided tour on land and at sea. More information on what there is to see and do on sevärt och göra.
The Koster islands can be visited all year round, even if the islands are a popular destination in summertime – autumn, winter and spring offer great walks, and besides, you have beautiful nature almost to yourself. The silence in spring & fall is amazing. Check out Västsverige’s topp 5-lista for tips!
