How to get here
How to get to Koster and Kläpphagen
How to get to the Koster islands, Ekenäs jetty and Kläpphagen
The Koster islands are located just outside Strömstad in northern Bohuslän. On the ferry from Strömstad you can easy see Norway. Koster is two islands, the North and South, which are separated by a narrow channel, and south of the islands the archipelago spreads out in hundreds of tiny islands. The south island is the major one with 3 jettys for the passenger ferry that runs Strömstad – Koster. There is a ICA supermarket, gas station, gym, tennis court (outdoor).
The islands are almost car free except the one ambulance, firetruck and some small companies cars and a few tractors.
The easiest and most comfortable way to get to the islands is to go with the passenger ferries from the northern harbor in Strömstad with daily departures throughout the year. The journey takes between 30-50 minutes depending on which route the boat takes, Ekenäs is the name of the port you will disembark at. Then it’s just a short walk to kläpphagen, up past the visitor center called Naturum and after about 7-10 minutes on the right you will find us.
If you need a pick-up at the port, you are welcome to book a pick-up or drop-off with us by sending a request to info@klaphagen.se
Ticket purchase & tour list for the passenger ferrys Kosterbåtarna
You do not need to book tickets in advance, you buy it onboard from the staff.
You can also pay your ticket with a Västtrafik card or use the Västtrafik To Go app.
It is also possible to pay on board (credit card only).
All variants of “Regionen Runt” apply (Archipelago loading does not apply).
You can bring your own bike/kayak for an extra cost and subject to availability.
Timetable
https://www.vasttrafik.se/reseplanering/tidtabeller/linje/9011014489900000/
Tickets & Schedule Kosterferrys
It’s not possible to buy tickets in advance, and no need. If the ferry is full, there will be a extra one leaving shortly. Koster Ferrys are used to this every high season, don’t worry, you will get to the island. .
You can buy your tickets aboard the ferry, in the app “Västtrafik To Go” and on the jetty in Strömstad.
You’re able to bring your bike or kayak for a fee, if there is space enough.
By car - summer
The highway E6 gets you to Strömstad from Oslo or Gothenburg. From Oslo: exit 112 Blomsholmsmotet. Oslo – Strömstad 130km. From Gothenburg exit 111 Skee. Gothenburg-Strömstad 160km.
Town center are divided in different parking zones.
– In the city center you can park 3hrs.
– Within walking distance (ca 5-15 min walk to the Koster Ferry) you can find parking lots for 10hrs-24hrs and up to 7 days.
If you are visiting us in the summer and look to park for more than 24hrs, we recommend the long term parking lots when you enter Strömstad, Hålkedalen, Strömstad Gymansium, Bojaren. 40SEK / day up to 7 days.
From here you can easy go by the free parking-bus, the buses are running mid June to mid August ) and will take you to the plaza, just next to the Koster Ferrys. Please have some extra time in the high season, since the summer traffic can be very busy.
By train & bus
By train or bus from Göteborg, the Bus & Train station in Strömstad is located 5-6 minutes walk from the Koster Ferry and the plaza.
From Oslo you can go by train Oslo-Halden and bus Halden – Strömstad.
- Västtrafik Buss (No reservation possible)
- SJ
- Tåg 130 Göteborg – Strömstad (No reservation possible)
- NSB (Train Norway to Halden, from there bus by Västtrafik to Strömstad)
By your own boat
Position: 58°53,36 N 11°2,54 E
Perhaps the nicest way to get here is by you own boat. Information about The guest harbors of Koster you can find here. Closest harbor to Kläpphagen is Ekenäs.
