# Things to see in Lysekil (Sweden): 28 places and when to go

> Lysekil is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Wildlife (9), Temples (6). The best known are Brofjorden, Gullmarn and Stångehuvud. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lysekil/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 58.2683, 11.4285
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (10) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (9) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (6) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/senderismo/) (5) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/arquitectura/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/familia/) (1)
- **Best time:** May to September.
- **Also possible:** December to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** GOT Göteborg, 84 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Lysekil

The places in and around Lysekil, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Brofjorden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/brofjorden/): Body of water · 11 km
- [Gullmarn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gullmarn/): Fjord in Sweden · 13 km
- [Stångehuvud](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/stangehuvuds-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 661 m
- [Bassholmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bassholmens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 5.3 km
- [Bokenäs Old Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bokenas-gamla-kyrka/): Church building in Uddevalla Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden · 9.0 km
- [Brandskärs flak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/brandskarsflak-fyr/): Lighthouse in Lysekil Municipality, west coast, Sweden · 7.4 km
- [Gullholmens kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gullholmens-kyrka/): Church building in Orust Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden · 10 km
- [Havets hus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/havets-hus/): With kids · Wildlife · 228 m
- [Näverkärr](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naverkarrs-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 9.3 km
- [Breviksudde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/breviksudde-fyr/): Lighthouse in Sotenäs Municipality, west coast, Sweden · 11 km
- [Bua Hed](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bua-heds-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 12 km
- [Dragsmark Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dragsmarks-kyrka/): Church building in Uddevalla Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden · 7.4 km
- [Dynabrott lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/dynabrott-fyr/): Lighthouse in Sotenäs Municipality, west coast, Sweden · 7.6 km
- [Härmanö](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/harmano-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 12 km
- [Hättan lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hattan-fyr/): Lighthouse in Orust Municipality, west coast, Sweden · 11 km
- [Kalvön](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kalvons-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 14 km
- [Kungshamns kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kungshamns-kyrka/): Church building in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · 14 km
- [Lyse Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/lyse-kyrka/): Church in Lyse, Lysekil Municipality · 6.2 km
- [Morlanda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/morlanda-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 10 km
- [Röra Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/rora-kyrka/): Church building in Orust Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden · 14 km
- [Vägeröd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vagerods-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden · 4.2 km
- [Vikarvets Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vikarvets-bohusmuseum/): Working life museum in Lysekil Municipality, Sweden · 2 m
- [Flatön](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/flaton/): Hiking · 7.5 km
- [Malö strömmar (Ängön) - Grundsund](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/malo-strommar-angon-grundsund/): Hiking · 5.3 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Malö strömmar - Grundsund](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/malo-strommar-grundsund/), [Morlanda kyrka – Röra kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/morlanda-kyrka-rora-kyrka/), [Nösunds kapell – Morlanda kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/nosunds-kapell-morlanda-kyrka/)
- **Hot springs**: [Rågårdsvik Badplats](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ragardsvik-badplats/)

## When to go to Lysekil

The best time to visit Lysekil is **May to September**; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 6 h 48 |
| February | Possible | 9 h |
| March | Possible | 11 h 23 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 04 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 27 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 53 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 17 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 07 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 53 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 27 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 06 |

In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 06. In May, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Lysekil

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58.2683%2C11.4285)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.2683%2C11.4285)

## Other towns nearby

- [Munkedal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/munkedal/): 22 places · 26 km
- [Uddevalla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/uddevalla/): 25 places · 31 km
- [Skärhamn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/skarhamn/): 29 places · 32 km
- [Grebbestad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/grebbestad/): 30 places · 47 km
- [Trollhättan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/trollhattan/): 46 places · 51 km
- [Vänersborg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vanersborg/): 26 places · 54 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Lysekil?

The best known: [Brofjorden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/brofjorden/), [Gullmarn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/gullmarn/), [Stångehuvud](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/stangehuvuds-naturreservat/), [Bassholmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bassholmens-naturreservat/), [Bokenäs Old Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bokenas-gamla-kyrka/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Lysekil?

May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 06.

### How do you get to Lysekil?

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 84 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=58.2683%2C11.4285) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Lysekil as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).