Klädesholmen, with Salt & Herring

Klädesholmen is a small island in Bohuslän that has a long history of herring fishing and the herring industry. Here you can experience the genuine archipelago culture, enjoy good food and accommodation, and take part in the beautiful surroundings. In this article you will get some tips about Klädesholmen.

Overnight at Klädesholmen

Overnight can take place at Salt & Sill, which is one of Sweden's floating hotels. Here you stay in cozy rooms with a view of the sea, and can enjoy the hotel's restaurant, which serves herring in all its forms. Salt & Herring have also a sauna raft where you can relax and take a dip in the salty water.

Hiking on Klädesholmen

You can walk around the island and see the picturesque houses, docks and boats. Klädesholmen is not that big, so you can easily walk around the whole island in an hour or two. You get a fantastic view of the archipelago and can feel the fresh air. If you want a bit more of a challenge, you can also hike along the Tjörnleden, which goes past Klädesholmen.

Bathing is best done in these places

Bathing is what you do best Bleket's swimming area, which has both a sandy beach and cliffs. Here there are swimming ladders, jumping towers, changing rooms and toilets. You can also swim from other places on the island, but be careful with the sharp rocks. The water is clear and clean, but maybe a little cold for those who are frozen.

Fun activities in the local area

Tips on what to do is to visit Klädesholmen's museum Sillbua, which is located in an old herring factory from the 19th century. Here you can learn more about the island's history, herring fishing and herring conservation. You can also see old tools, machines and cans that were used in the herring industry. The museum also has a café where you can have coffee or a light lunch.

Restaurants

Restaurants available are Salt & Herring, as we mentioned earlier, and Holmen Street Kitchen, which is located by the bridge to the island. Here you can get a quick and easy meal, such as a hamburger, sausage or shrimp sandwich. Holmen's Gatukök also has ice cream, sweets and drinks for sale.

This is how you get to Klädesholmen

If you have a car, you can drive over the bridge from Tjörn to the island. There are parking spaces by the bridge or by the swimming area. If you go by bus, you can take StenX to Stenungsund and then change to TjörnX which goes to Klädesholmen. The buses run several times a day, but check the timetable before you travel.

Klädesholmen is a perfect destination for those who want to experience the Bohuslän archipelago up close. Here you get a mix of culture, nature and gastronomy that will make your stay memorable.

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