Grundsund

Town Grundsund, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

What to expect

Grundsund is a charming fishing village located in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden, with a population of just over 1,000 residents. The village offers a unique blend of traditional Swedish culture and stunning natural beauty, with colorful wooden houses, a serene harbor, and a warm atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking along the scenic coastal paths, visiting the Grundsund Museum, going fishing, spending a day at the local beach, and kayaking in the surrounding waters. The village is also home to several remarkable sights, including the harbor, St. Anna's Church, the Old Fishing Village, and the nearby Kosterhavet National Park. With its rich maritime history, traditional architecture, and natural beauty, Grundsund is a great destination for families to explore and experience the authentic Swedish way of life

Plan your family visit to the Grundsund with these blog insights 👇

15 nice tips in beautiful Bohuslän

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Grundsund, where many scenes of the TV series Saltön were filmed. We spent days at the nice little beach, sunbathing, swimming, and fishing for crabs

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful views of the sea and the sunset. The kids had fun fishing for crabs ✨

Hiking trail on Skaftö to Islandsberg

This family's experience:

Activities: We accidentally hiked up a mountain and got to see a view over Grundsund. "It was a nice path up and the view over Grundsund was also magnificent."

Highlights: The view over Grundsund was a pleasant surprise and the kids enjoyed the hike up the mountain ✨

Swedish summer, sun and salty swimming on Skaftö

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent 14 summers in the summer idyll Grundsund. "Here are both a swimming area and a bathing bridge, playgrounds and the most fun is probably fishing for crabs down on the bridge."

Highlights: The children really enjoy the village. "We have in principle done it every day regardless of the weather." ✨

Waking up in Fiskebäckskil and falling asleep in Grebbestad

This family's experience:

Activities: We drove back to Grundsund after breakfast. We took a look at how a Bohuslän archipelago idyll can be imagined to look like. Then we had some ice cream at Hugos Bu bar & Café, located in a converted fishing shack down by the harbor

Highlights: We all loved the scenery in Grundsund. The ice cream from Lejonet & Björnen was a great choice! "Grundsund uppfyller alla kriterium!" (Grundsund meets all criteria!) ✨