Southern Gothenburg Archipelago Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

• Archipelago Tour With Guide Gothenburg

While you can take a ferry from Gothenburg to many of the islands in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago, many travelers choose to visit as part of a guided boat cruise or day trip. Archipelago tours, departing from Lilla Bommen harbor and visiting Styrso Island, start at US$52.

The Southern Gothenburg Archipelago can only be reached by boat, so you can either take the ferry, join a boat tour, or charter a private vessel. Ferries to the southern islands set sail from Saltholmen, which is about a 35-minute ride on tram 11 from Gothenburg Central Station.

Yes. Ferries to the island are operated by Gothenburg’s public transport network, Västtrafik, which means that all single tickets, day passes, and season passes are valid on ferries, as well as buses and trams. Ferries to all of the main islands in the Southern Archipelago are located within Zone A.

Yes. All Västtrafik ferries are fully accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and those with limited mobility, and assistance is available. Occasionally, boarding from a fixed jetty may be restricted for wheelchair users at low tide. However, not all boat cruises are accessible, so check ahead with your transport provider.

Yes, bikes are permitted on board all Västtrafik ferries, provided that there is space on deck, and it’s worth bringing your bike as all of the islands of the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago are car-free. Boat tours usually won’t allow bikes, but the main islands all have bike rental outlets.