Marstrand

Marstrand is 30 minutes drive from Gothenburg.  A car-free island with unique wooden houses dating back from the 1800s.  Cobble stoned streets crawls around the island in a spiraling maze.  Nowadays Marstrand is a West Coast mecca for sailors.  The Carlsten´s fortress overlooks the island from a hilltop and has a magnificent view from the top.  The fortress itself has an interesting history.  Colourful shops and houses with proud Swedish flags waving in the wind, awaits visitors from the mainland - a 5 minute ferry ride away.  The restaurants and cafe´s serve local delicacies which can be enjoyed outside while overlooking the water and sailboats.  The Southern Bohuslän, which includes Marstrand and Tjörn, are worth exploring - a great getaway from the city.