Guides

Things to Do in Lysekil and Bohuslän

What is there to do in Lysekil and Bohuslän? Guides to hiking, seafood, the lobster season and family activities, written by hosts who live in Lyse year-round.

Around Lysekil most things sit close. Hiking at Stångehuvud, Kuststigen north towards Skalhamn, Havets Hus, fresh oysters and langoustines, the lobster premiere in late September. The guides are grouped by what you are after: outdoors, food, season, planning.

Outdoor

Family fishing for crabs from a pier in Lysekil, Bohuslän

Outdoor

Family Activities near Lysekil, Top 12

The 12 best family activities near Lysekil in Bohuslän. From Havets Hus aquarium and kayaking to shellfish safaris and crab fishing, tips for all ages.

Hiker on coastal cliffs in Bohuslän, Sweden

Outdoor

Hiking in Bohuslän, 6 Best Trails Near Lysekil

Guide to the best hiking trails in Bohuslän near Lysekil. From the granite cliffs at Stångehuvud to the Kuststigen coastal trail toward Skalhamn, with lengths, difficulty and local tips.

Fresh seafood platter with oysters, langoustines and crab on the rocks in Bohuslän

Food & drink

Seafood in Bohuslän, Oysters, Lobster & More

Bohuslän is Sweden's seafood paradise. Guide to oysters, lobster, langoustines and crab, where to buy, when they're best and how to cook them locally.

Dramatic waves crashing against the cliffs of Bohuslän on a stormy autumn day

Seasonal

Bohuslän Autumn & Winter, 8 Reasons to Go

Bohuslän is magical in autumn and winter. Fewer tourists, dramatic nature, seafood season, lower prices and cosy cabins with hot tubs on the west coast.

Seasonal

Lobster Season 2026 in Bohuslän: 21 September

Lobster season 2026 in Bohuslän opens Monday 21 September at 07:00. Dates, rules, lobster safaris near Lysekil and tips for catching and cooking lobster.

Steaming hot tub on rocks in Bohuslän during evening light

Seasonal

Cosy Cabin with Hot Tub in Bohuslän

Two unique cabins in Bohuslän for cosy days when the weather turns wild. Hot tub with views, quiet cabin life and tips for off-season stays.

Blooming coastal rocks by the sea in Bohuslän in spring

Seasonal

Spring in Bohuslän, Hiking & First Swim

Spring in Bohuslän: hiking trails coming alive, nesting seabirds, the first dip in the sea and Easter traditions on the Swedish west coast. Local tips.

Sunset over Bohuslän archipelago with cliffs and sea

Planning

Bohuslän Holiday 2026, Guide & Best Time to Visit

Plan your Bohuslän holiday for 2026: best time to visit, budget, packing list, travel routes and local insider tips, month by month. Book a cabin direct.

Red Swedish cabin in Bohuslän with evening sun

Planning

Booking a cabin in Bohuslän, when and how to choose

When should you book a cabin in Bohuslän? A guide to seasons, prices and location near Lysekil, plus what booking direct with the owner actually means.

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