Expedition Bohuslän

Bohuslän is home to several major attractions that offer encounters with wild animals, world-unique rock carvings, fascinating history, and the wonders of the sea and nature. Dive into life beneath the ocean surface, meet animals up close, and let your creativity flow. These are perfect day trips for the whole family.

Expedition Bohuslän

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The Nordic Watercolour Museum

At The Nordic Watercolour Museum, all art is based on water, pigment, and paper. Explore exhibitions from around the world, attend inspiring lectures, and enjoy live concerts in a stunning coastal setting. Whether you want to get creative or discover the art, there's something for everyone in the family to experience!

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Family walking towards the entrance — Photo: Jonas Ingman

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Naturum Kosterhavet

Kosterhavet National Park is home to 12,000 species – half underwater, half on land. Popular activities here include kayaking, hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. At Naturum Kosterhavet on South Koster outside of Strömstad, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your visit: exhibitions, excursion tips, maps, a touch tank aquarium, and much more.

Two kids and one adult by an aquarium — Photo: Jonas Ingman

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Vitlycke museum

A visit to Vitlycke Museum outside of Tanumshede is like travelling 3,000 years back in time. Through engaging exhibitions, you'll get a glimpse into everyday life during the Bronze Age. Nearby, you’ll also find thousands of rock carvings – listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free admission for children and young people under 20.

Family looking at a rock carving — Photo: Jonas Ingman

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Nordens Ark

Nordens Ark outside of Hunnebostrand is dedicated to saving endangered animals from around the world. The park is home to a wide variety of species, and at the Farm you’ll meet traditional Swedish breeds. Come face to face with snow leopards, red pandas, northern bald ibises, and Amur tigers at one of Bohuslän’s most popular attractions. Don’t miss the newly renovated Amphibian Ark.

Kids petting goats — Photo: Jonas Ingman

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Havets Hus

Step into a world of blue, green, and turquoise. If you want to explore life beneath the surface, Havets Hus in Lysekil is the place to be. Meet some of the most fascinating species of the Västerhavet (West Sea) – from the small-spotted catshark to the grunting gurnard.

Visitors in aquvarium — Photo: Jonas Ingman

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Bohusläns museum

Bohusläns Museum takes you on a journey through time and place with exhibitions, talks, concerts and themed events – all centred around the history and culture of Bohuslän. Free admission.

Family looking at art in a white exhibition room — Photo: Jonas Ingman