Smögen

Island Smögen, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

What to expect

Smögen is a locality in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, known for its long, wooden pier filled with shops in old fishing huts, seafood, and a lively summer atmosphere. It offers various activities, including boat tours, seal safaris, and visits to nearby islands like Hållö. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 1500s, and is home to several family-friendly attractions, such as Nordens Ark, which features endangered species and a petting zoo

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

Discovering southern Sweden with the family

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the island, walked on the quays of the port, and discovered the traditional Swedish houses. We also hiked on the coastal path

Highlights: We enjoyed the calm and the visit without the summer crowds ✨

2 weeks in Sweden in summer: the Böhulsan coast & Dalarna

This family's experience:

Activities: Smögen occupies a very important place for us. There's the harbor and its small colorful cabins at the foot of a cliff. We walked on Brunnsgatan. We also walked near the cabins on Friluftsled Kleven, which takes you to a small canyon of pink granite. We also went to Läskärsgatan, for a great view on a wooden pontoon

Highlights: We literally fell in love with Smögen a few years ago. There is the harbor with its small colorful cabins at the foot of a cliff. The Friluftsled Kleven walk was great, and the view on the wooden pontoon at Läskärsgatan was amazing! ✨

Ramsvik Farm Village and Camping

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Smögen, a popular tourist destination

Highlights: We enjoyed visiting Smögen after the tourist season ✨

Sweden with child and van — Store Mosse, archipelago and sandy beaches

This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed a walk around the harbor town, taking in the colorful fishing huts and the scenic views

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the harbor and the quaint fishing huts, and the views of the surrounding islands were beautiful ✨

12/09/21: North of Gothenburg, the Bohuslän coast

This family's experience:

Activities: Lucie was taking a nap. Mamou, Eric and the boys went to explore the beach. We all enjoyed the beautiful sunshine and strolled on the pier and in the village

Highlights: Smögen is a small fishing village which is one of the prettiest villages in Sweden ✨

15-day road trip in Sweden: Itinerary and advice

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the picturesque village of Smögen, walking along Smogenbryggan, the wooden pier lined with colourful fishing cabins. We enjoyed the lively harbour with its restaurants, cafés, and shops, and savoured some delicious local shrimp

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the village and the colourful fishing cabins, while we enjoyed the charming atmosphere and the delicious seafood ✨