coastal drive
Smögen
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
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Ljungskile
Västra Götaland, Sweden · Europe
About Ljungskile
Ljungskile sits on the route: 20 minutes from Svanesund, 43km from Smögen.
Ljungskile is in Västra Götaland, Sweden, with about 3,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Svanesund, about 11 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ljungskile?
Within an hour or so of Ljungskile: Smögen (43 km), Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand (43 km), Fjällbacka (56 km), Gothenburg (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Ljungskile?
The nearest famous roads are Smögen.
Where is Ljungskile?
Ljungskile is in Västra Götaland, Sweden, about 11 km from Svanesund.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,689
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Västra Götaland
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
- Coordinates
- 58.2245, 11.9201
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Sweden
Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.
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Worth the detour from Ljungskile
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand
A 17th-century stone fortress crowning a sailing island, reached by ferry from the scenic Bohuslän coast road.
43 km · about 50 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.
56 km · about 65 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Liseberg
Gothenburg's beloved amusement park and Scandinavia's largest, known for thrilling rides and festive seasonal events.
59 km · about 70 min drive
museum
Gothenburg Museum of Art
A Nordic art powerhouse atop Götaplatsen, rich in Scandinavian masters and Skagen painters.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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- 43 kmSmögenA 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.
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