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Orust
Orust is a 2–3 day detour from Gothenburg for coastal walks, seafood and kayaking; skip if you have only one day for Bohuslän — pick Tanum or Lysekil instead.
Orust is Sweden's fourth-largest island, a quiet slice of Bohuslän with fishing villages, granite cliffs and a handful of museums. Most visitors come by car for a long weekend of hiking, kayaking and shellfish. Public transport is sparse, so a car is almost essential.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many places closed)
- Airport
- GOT
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Orust112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Orust, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyOrust is very safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGOT Göteborg Landvetter Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive via road 160; bus to Uddevalla or Stenungsund then change to Västtrafik bus — check).
- Getting aroundCar is the only practical option.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeekr 30–45
- BeerBeer (draught)kr 60–90
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckkr 200–300
- Metro or bus rideBus Henån–Uddevalla (single)checkkr 50–80
- Budget bedHostel bed or campsite pitch, a night, per personSEK 250 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomSEK 1,500 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomSEK 2,500 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 700 (≈ US$75) · Mid SEK 1,500 (≈ US$160) · High SEK 3,000 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GOT Göteborg Landvetter Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive via road 160; bus to Uddevalla or Stenungsund then change to Västtrafik bus — check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Oct (13 rain days), driest Apr (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Orust: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is the only practical option. Västtrafik buses connect Henån with Uddevalla and Stenungsund, but frequencies are low (check). Bicycle rental is available in Henån in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via road 160 and E6, about 45 min
UNESCO rock carvings; combine with a stop at the Vitlycke Museum.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via road 160, about 30 min
Shopping, the Bohusläns Museum and the Uddevalla archipelago.
Lysekil
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via road 160 and 162, about 50 min
Havets Hus aquarium and the fishing harbour.
Marstrand
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car to Stenungsund, then ferry (about 30 min crossing)
Fortress island; summer crowds, go early.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mollösund
Fishing harbour with a few guesthouses and a hotel; restaurants and kayak rental.
Henån
The municipal centre with supermarkets, a pharmacy and bus connections; practical base.
Ellös
Smaller village with a marina and a couple of B&Bs; quieter than Mollösund.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 600–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- High
- kr 2,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × SEK 1,500 | SEK 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × SEK 1,500 | SEK 6,000 |
| Car ferry to Marstrand (return, car + driver)1 × SEK 200 · check | SEK 200 |
| Kayak rental, half day2 × SEK 400 · check | SEK 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 1,000 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,750 per person per day, bed included | SEK 11,000≈ US$1,200 |
2026 estimate in SEK; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | kr 30–45 |
| Seafood platter (lunch) | kr 150–250 |
| Beer (draught) | kr 60–90 |
| 5 km taxicheck | kr 200–300 |
| Bus Henån–Uddevalla (single)check | kr 50–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many restaurants and shops close outside the summer season (Jun–Aug); check ahead.
- Road 160 can be busy on summer weekends; plan for delays.
- Mosquitoes can be abundant near lakes and in the forest after rain.
- Kayak rental requires booking in advance in high season.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice
- 1177
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
Embassy
Most embassies are in Stockholm; nearest consulate for many countries is in Gothenburg.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Henån–Uddevalla: about kr 50–80, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Henån–Mollösund: kr 250–350 (check)
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- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tahck)
- Hur mycket? — How much? (hoor mycket)
- Var ligger…? — Where is…? (var ligger)
- Notan, tack — The bill, please (noo-tan, tack)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Orust. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, many places closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Mollösund, Stocken and Henån with verified opening hours and seasonal closures.
- Kayak rental and guided tours with booking links and price bands.
- Seafood restaurant pages with last-order times and reservation requirements.
Sources
- officialVästtrafik
- secondaryWikivoyage: Orust, revision 3506582 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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