coastal drive
Smögen
A photogenic fishing village whose wooden boardwalk and red sheds make it the postcard of Sweden's west coast.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Lysekil
Västra Götaland, Sweden · Europe
About Lysekil
Lysekil is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ellös, 15km from Smögen.
Lysekil is in Västra Götaland, Sweden, with about 7,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ellös, about 10 km away.
Lysekil (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlŷːsɛˌɕiːl]) is a locality and the seat of Lysekil Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had about 7,600 inhabitants in 2018. Situated on the south tip of Stångenäs peninsula at the mouth of Gullmarn fjord, it has two nature reserves.
Originally a small fishing village,Read more
it developed into a town for fishing industries, commercial shipping and trade during the 18th and 19th centuries. Stone industry based on the red Bohus granite from quarries in the town, was also vital to Lysekil up until the 1950s. One of Sweden's largest oil refineries, Preemraff Lysekil is situated outside the town.
During the 19th century, Lysekil was established as a prominent spa and bathing resort and tourism still makes up a large part of the town's economy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Lysekil?
Within an hour or so of Lysekil: Smögen (15 km), Fjällbacka (37 km), Carlsten Fortress, Marstrand (44 km), Tanum Rock Carvings (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Lysekil?
The nearest famous roads are Smögen.
Where is Lysekil?
Lysekil is in Västra Götaland, Sweden, about 10 km from Ellös.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,734
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Sweden
- Region
- Västra Götaland
- Timezone
- Europe/Stockholm
- Coordinates
- 58.2743, 11.4358
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Dipped headlights required at all times. Watch for wildlife (moose/deer) on rural roads.
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Worth the detour from Lysekil
4 notable places within an hour's 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.
37 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.
44 km · about 50 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Lysekil
- 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.
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