sustainability
sustainability
The weather islands’ nature is extremely valuable and the area is its own nature reserve. Both on land and under the sea surface there are unusual environments worth protecting. Among other things, one of Sweden’s two living coral reefs is located here.
For us, it is therefore particularly important to take care of our residual waste and ensure that the burden on the island is as small as possible. As a guest, you also have a responsibility to be careful and show respect for nature.
Our water comes from the sea, it is desalinated and filtered in our facility in the guest harbour. The water in the taps is perfectly drinkable. During the time of the pilots, they used rainwater, there is no well. Today we also have to be careful and cautious in our water consumption, even though the sea feels infinite, our plant can only produce a certain amount every day.
We have our own treatment plant that effectively cleans all waste water. It goes through a long process and then comes out as a manure cake which we then ship back to the mainland. The sewage treatment plant is very sensitive and we are very careful with the means we use for cleaning and work to ensure that we do not overload the system. It is very careful that we do not get funds or things that could clog the system and we also ask everyone who visits us on the island to show consideration.
Normally, the journey directly from Hamburgsund takes about 35 – 40 minutes depending on the winds, if the boat goes by Fjällbacka it takes about an extra 15 minutes. From Fjällbacka out to the islands it also takes about 40 minutes, so the total time Hamburgsund – Fjällbacka – Väderöarnas Värdshus is about an hour.
They usually run from Hamburgsund, just to the left side of the ferry crossing to Hamburgö. During the high season they go on regular trips from Fjällbacka and Hamburgsund. We can also pick up in Fjällbacka during low season if you let us know in good time. If you wish to go from elsewhere, we will gladly help you during the low season, but during the summer when the boats go on a regular tour list, we have a difficulty at catching up with extra stops.
The pilot station tower is run by volunteers. They work as good as daily during high season and more sporadically during low season. When in place, a flag is clearly visible from the restaurant. You can then enter the tower and also climb all the way up for a 360-degree view of the islands. There is a schedule where you can check in advance, and read more about the work the association does. That link can be found here.
Yes, our catamarans are specially built to endure all kinds of weather and winds. They are from England and can manage winds up to 30 knots, it just takes a little longer to get to the islands. If you feel you might get sea sick we recommend you to take a sea sickness pill, even though the trip is not that long.
We have 22 rooms & 53 beds.
Absolutely, we have a guest harbor with room for 25-30 boats but we do not make reservations in the guest harbor. When the weather is good and the winds are in the right direction, there are many good natural ports around the island. On the west side is Strömsund, where there is good shelter and mooring possibilities.
Look at the link right here, you’ll find a map with all the parking locations in Tanum Municipality.
Yes! We are! During off-season we are only open when we have reservations, make sure to give us a call before you decide you want to visit us.
Populära paket
DAYTIP
Leave the mainland and head out to sea! Our boats depart from Hamburgsund all year round and once you are out on the island you will be served a lunch
CRAYFISHING
Join us out to sea to fish for some of the best food you can eat!
VÄDERÖPACKAGE
Sometimes it can be nice not to have to think, but to let someone else take care of everything. Then book our Väderöpackage.