castle
Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand
A 17th-century stone fortress crowning a sailing island, reached by ferry from the scenic Bohuslän coast road.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Sweden · Europe
Stora Höga is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Höviksnäs, 20km from Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand.
Stora Höga is a town located in Sweden. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Stora Höga sits in Sweden, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Stora Höga to your route.
Stora Höga is a locality situated in Stenungsund Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 2,751 inhabitants in 2010.
Stora Höga is part of the Jörlanda parish in Stenungsund, and is situated between a railroad station originally known as Vallen. The Vallen railroad station later changed its name to Stora HögaRead more
after a nearby farm by the same name. Some of the other original farms in the old Stora Höga are Lilla Höga, Anrås, and Bråland.
On the ocean side is an old steam boat pier known as Getskär, nowadays used as a dock for small boats and also with a small beach that is popular during the summer months.
During the mid- and late 2000s, Stora Höga has expanded rapidly leading to an influx of new residents. The rapid expansion has led to some social conflicts in recent time, with many personal bankruptcies and foreclosures on homes that the owners couldn't really afford.
Two simultaneous motorcycle gang-related murders in 2009, where the bodies were found in Stora Höga, received national media attention.
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Stora Höga is located in Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 58.0167 latitude, 11.8333 longitude.
Stora Höga has a population of approximately 0 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Gothenburg's beloved amusement park and Scandinavia's largest, known for thrilling rides and festive seasonal events.
37 km · about 45 min drive
museum
A Nordic art powerhouse atop Götaplatsen, rich in Scandinavian masters and Skagen painters.
37 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The windswept island lighthouse off Gothenburg, longtime home of poet Evert Taube and a classic summer boat trip.
45 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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