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Styrsö

Västra Götaland, Sweden · Europe

About Styrsö

Styrsö works well as a base: 15 minutes from Västra Frölunda, 32km from Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand.

Styrsö is a town located in Västra Götaland, Sweden. With a population of 1,324, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Styrsö 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 Styrsö to your route.

About Styrsö

Styrsö (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈstʏ̂ʂːœ]) is a small island and a locality situated in Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,304 inhabitants in 2010. It lies in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago of Sweden with about 1,400 inhabitants. Regular ferries connect the island to Gothenburg and

Read more a bridge links Styrsö with Donsö. The main type of land transport on the island is a three-wheeled moped, called a flakmoped in Swedish. (The locals call it lastmoppe). Regular cars are not allowed on the Island. On Styrsö there are four small communities with different characters. The oldest is the Village, called "Byn" with the church from 1752, farms and old cultivated land. "Styrsö Tången" (Seaweed) is the traditional fishing village with dense buildings and winding narrow roads. In "Halsvik", the well-ordered seacaptains made their mark on the buildings and "Bratten" got the nice summer guests. Recent years Styrsö Sandvik has become a popular guest harbour for sailors.

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Where is Styrsö located?

Styrsö is located in Västra Götaland, Sweden, Europe. The coordinates are 57.6164 latitude, 11.7856 longitude.

What is the population of Styrsö?

Styrsö has a population of approximately 1,324 people, making it a town in Sweden.

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Quick Information

Population
1,324
Continent
Europe
Country
Sweden
Region
Västra Götaland
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
57.6164, 11.7856

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Sweden

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

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Worth the detour from Styrsö

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vinga Lighthouse

The windswept island lighthouse off Gothenburg, longtime home of poet Evert Taube and a classic summer boat trip.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Gothenburg

Sweden's second city and culinary capital, known for its charming canals, Liseberg amusement park, and the Haga district's wooden houses.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Liseberg

Gothenburg's beloved amusement park and Scandinavia's largest, known for thrilling rides and festive seasonal events.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Gothenburg Museum of Art

A Nordic art powerhouse atop Götaplatsen, rich in Scandinavian masters and Skagen painters.

15 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

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 Styrsö.

Donsö

🇸🇪 Sweden

2 km awayPop. 1,446

Västra Frölunda

🇸🇪 Sweden

9 km away

Andalen

🇸🇪 Sweden

9 km awayPop. 1,897

Hjuvik

🇸🇪 Sweden

10 km awayPop. 3,754

Billdal

🇸🇪 Sweden

10 km awayPop. 14,874

Majorna

🇸🇪 Sweden

11 km awayPop. 29,254

Hönö

🇸🇪 Sweden

11 km away

Torslanda

🇸🇪 Sweden

12 km awayPop. 10,129

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