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Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand
A 17th-century stone fortress crowning a sailing island, reached by ferry from the scenic Bohuslän coast road.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Västra Götaland, Sweden · Europe
Ljungskile sits on the route: 20 minutes from Svanesund, 42km from Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand.
Ljungskile is a town located in Västra Götaland, Sweden. With a population of 3,689, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ljungskile 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 Ljungskile to your route.
Ljungskile (Swedish pronunciation: [jɵŋsˈɕîːlɛ]) is a locality in Uddevalla Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It is located approximately 15 kilometers south of Uddevalla, at the coast of Ljungskileviken and at the base of Bredfjället. It had 4 026 inhabitants in 2023.
The locality is home to Lyckorna, theRead more
youngest seaside resort in Sweden. It was founded in 1877 by Robert Macfie, a Scottish immigrant. It is also home to Ljungskile Folkhögskola, one of the biggest Folk High Schools in Sweden.
The first half of the locality’s name stems from Ljungs Socken whose church is located in Ljungskile. Meanwhile, a “kile” is an old swedish word which translates roughly to “bay”. “Ljungskile” therefore means "Ljungs’s Bay”.
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Ljungskile is located in Västra Götaland, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 58.2245 latitude, 11.9201 longitude.
Ljungskile has a population of approximately 3,689 people, making it a town in Sweden.
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Full driving guide for Sweden6 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A 17th-century stone fortress crowning a sailing island, reached by ferry from the scenic Bohuslän coast road.
42 km · about 50 min drive
coastal drive
A photogenic fishing village whose wooden boardwalk and red sheds make it the postcard of Sweden's west coast.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Sweden's second city and culinary capital, known for its charming canals, Liseberg amusement park, and the Haga district's wooden houses.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Gothenburg's beloved amusement park and Scandinavia's largest, known for thrilling rides and festive seasonal events.
59 km · about 70 min drive
museum
A Nordic art powerhouse atop Götaplatsen, rich in Scandinavian masters and Skagen painters.
59 km · about 70 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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