going to the island
THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD´S MOST BEAUTIFUL ACHIPELAGO
To travel to the Väderöarna is to travel through one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos. The journey begins in Hamburgsund (also via Fjällbacka during the period 17/6 – 18/8) where you can park the car at a convenient distance from our jetty. Our boats are right next to the cable ferry in Hamburgsund. Once on the way, the journey goes through the picturesque strait, via the southern parts of Fjällbacka’s fantastic archipelago before we cross the Väderöfjorden and finally reach the harbor on Storö / Väderöarna.
How long does the trip take?
The trip is about 8 nautical miles long and takes about 35 minutes and on the way out we might see some seals!
How often does the boat depart?
Boat trips to and from the island run more or less daily, subject to change – all year round.
Booking in advance is a must!
Boat trip in low season
The boats depart from Hamburgsund during low season about 3 departures per day as needed, subject to change.
To get correct departure times, please contact the bookingoffice at +46 525 320 01 or info@vaderoarna.com
Below you will find departures in summer 2024 – which is more than autumn/winter/spring.
ATTENTION! Note that there are different time periods.
| From Hamburgsund | From the island |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:30 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 |
To get correct departure times please contact booking on +46 525 320 01 or info@vaderoarna.com
Can the boat depart from other locations?
It is also possible to book boat trips and transport to and from other places in our area. Our boats take up to 12 passengers and can also load goods. Feel free to contact us with your inquiry about boat transport, phone +46 525 320 01 or info@vaderoarna.com.
Shuttle bus
Are you coming by train or plane – we can pick you up with our bus which takes a maximum of 7 passengers. Contact us to book a shuttle bus.
book a boat taxi or goods transport
Do you want to go by boat to the party or transport goods in the Fjällbacka archipelago? Our boats can transport passengers and goods to any jetty where the depth is sufficient. We offer fast, comfortable and safe trips according to your wishes.
Contact us for more information and booking: +46 525-320 01 eller info@vaderoarna.com
PLOGJÄRNET
Built: 2013
Boatyard: Catapult Catamarans Ltd, England
Loa: 11,95 meter
Greatest width: 4,87 meter
Mashinery: 2 x Iveco M45
Cruising speed: 16 knots
Capacity: 12 passengers
BREDBOGEN
Built: 2011
Boatyard: Catapult Catamarans Ltd, England
Loa: 11,95 meter
Greatest width: 4,87 meter
Mashinery: 2 x Iveco M45
Cruising speed: 16 knots
Capacity: 12 passengers
RÅGSTUTEN
Built: 2020
Boatyard: Catapult Catamarans Ltd, England
Loa: 11,95 meter
Greatest width: 4,87 meter
Mashinery: 2 x Iveco M45
Cruising speed: 16 knots
Capacity: 12 passengers
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.
