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Kungshamn

Västra Götaland, Sweden · Europe

About Kungshamn

Kungshamn is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Hunnebostrand, 59km from Kosterhavet National Park.

Kungshamn is a town located in Västra Götaland, Sweden. With a population of 3,657, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kungshamn sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Stockholm time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kungshamn to your route.

About Kungshamn

Kungshamn (King's Landing) is a locality and the seat of Sotenäs Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 3071 citizens (in 2011). During summers, population is doubled multiple times, as Kungshamn is a popular tourist visit. The town consists of the former towns of "Gravarne", "Bäckevik" and "Fisketången".

Read more Kungshamn is situated on a peninsula just north of Lysekil and on the same latitude as Uddevalla, Skövde and Linköping. Since 1970, the town is connected to the Smögen island by a bridge. Kungshamn is known for its fishing industry. The Abba Seafood company is located next to Smögen Bridge. Since 1920, all products for the company have been manufactured in the town.

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Where is Kungshamn located?

Kungshamn is located in Västra Götaland, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 58.3631 latitude, 11.2594 longitude.

What is the population of Kungshamn?

Kungshamn has a population of approximately 3,657 people, making it a town in Sweden.

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Quick Information

Population
3,657
Continent
Europe
Country
Sweden
Region
Västra Götaland
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
58.3631, 11.2594

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Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114 14
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Kungshamn

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Smögen

A photogenic fishing village whose wooden boardwalk and red sheds make it the postcard of Sweden's west coast.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Fjällbacka

Bohuslän fishing village squeezed between pink granite and the sea, crowned by the Vetteberget cliff and its walkable Kungsklyftan ravine. Ingrid Bergman's summer haven and the setting of Camilla Läckberg's crime novels.

26 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Tanum Rock Carvings

UNESCO-listed Bronze Age petroglyphs in Bohuslän near the E6, with several signposted panels and the Vitlycke museum.

38 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand

A 17th-century stone fortress crowning a sailing island, reached by ferry from the scenic Bohuslän coast road.

56 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Kosterhavet National Park

Sweden's first marine national park, a cluster of car-free islands and turquoise waters off the rugged Bohuslän coast.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kungshamn

  • Right hereSmögenA photogenic fishing village whose wooden boardwalk and red sheds make it the postcard of Sweden's west coast.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kungshamn.

Smögen

🇸🇪 Sweden

2 km away

Hunnebostrand

🇸🇪 Sweden

9 km awayPop. 2,053

Brastad

🇸🇪 Sweden

13 km awayPop. 2,289

Lysekil

🇸🇪 Sweden

14 km awayPop. 7,734

Ellös

🇸🇪 Sweden

23 km away

Munkedal

🇸🇪 Sweden

27 km awayPop. 3,910

Henån

🇸🇪 Sweden

28 km awayPop. 2,243

Grebbestad

🇸🇪 Sweden

38 km awayPop. 1,877

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