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Traffic during Träbåtsfestivalen 2024 in Skärhamn
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Traffic during Träbåtsfestivalen 2024 in Skärhamn
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Every summer, Västkustens Träbåtsförening, Södra Bohuslän Turism, and the Municipality of Tjörn arrange one of Sweden's most beloved marine events in Skärhamn – Träbåtsfestivalen, or the Wooden Boat Festival. This annual festival celebrates not only the traditional art of boat building but also the unique spirit that only wooden boats possess. In 2024, the festival also celebrates its 30th anniversary! See the full program here
During the weekend of July 6–7, traffic in Södra Hamnen is closed to accommodate the approximately 20.000 boat enthusiasts who visit Skärhamn to admire the wooden boats. The festival starts on Friday, July 5, when the boats arrive in the harbour, and ends with an award ceremony for the Wooden Boat of the Year on Sunday, July 7.
This means that those of you visiting The Nordic Watercolour Museum should plan your trip carefully in advance if you come by car. You will need to park within walking distance, as it is not possible to drive all the way to the museum when the traffic is closed in Södra Hamnen (where The Nordic Watercolour Museum is located). Take the opportunity to enjoy Skärhamn's surroundings and lovely views on your walk! The nearest available parking is at the Municipal Hall, about 700 meters from the museum.
Södra hamnen is completely closed to car traffic:
Saturday 6 July at 9 am–6 pm
Sunday 7 July at 9 am–6 pm
(Friday 5 July, the traffic is not closed, but may be affected due to the many people visiting the area at the same time)
Exceptions are made for vehicles with a valid handicap permit, which are allowed to pass.
Suggestions for parking areas available in Skärhamn during the weekend:
- Municipal Hall - map
- Idrottsvägen 2 - map
- Kroksdalshallen - map
- Röavallen - map
Click here to go to Tjörn Municipality's website to read more about available parking. You can also contact Tjörn's Tourist Office if you have questions.
It is also possible to get to Skärhamn by public transport. The nearest stop is "Kommunhuset, Tjörn". For current timetables and travel planners, visit Västtrafik's website .
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Träbåtsfestivalen 2024
On July 5–7, it's time to celebrate Bohuslän's cultural heritage along the dock in Skärhamn. During the festival, the harbour is filled with an impressive array of beautiful wooden boats, a dynamic market, vintage vehicle exhibitors, food trucks, and a joyful children's area.
Träbåtsfestivalen 2024Contact
Organisers of Träbåtsfestivalen are Västkustens Träbåtsförening, Södra Bohuslän Turism and the Municipality of Tjörn. Contact Södra Bohuslän Tourism: info@sodrabohuslan.com / 0303–83327
Träbåtsfestivalen 2024Events at Tjörn
Traffic to The Nordic Watercolour Museum can be affected by events that take place on the island, all year round. Please take a look at the program when planning your visit – you might find more things to do while you're in the area!
Event calendar