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Things to see in Skärhamn (Sweden): 29 places and when to go

Skärhamn is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Wildlife (12), Temples (5). The best known are Carlsten, Nordic Watercolour Museum and Pater Noster Lighthouse. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Sweden · 57.9905, 11.5436
Places
29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (14) · Wildlife (12) · Temples (5) · History (4) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (2)
Best time
May to September.
Also possible
December to April and October.
Nearest airport
GOT Göteborg, 57 km as the crow flies

What to see in Skärhamn

The places in and around Skärhamn, 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.

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

When to go to Skärhamn

The best time to visit Skärhamn 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.

  1. JanPossible6:52
  2. FebPossible9:02
  3. MarPossible11:24
  4. AprPossible14:03
  5. MayBest time16:24
  6. JunBest time17:48
  7. JulBest time17:13
  8. AugBest time15:05
  9. SepBest time12:28
  10. OctPossible9:54
  11. NovBetter not7:30
  12. DecPossible6:11

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 17 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 11. In May, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Skärhamn

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT, Göteborg), 57 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Sweden, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Skärhamn?

The best known: Carlsten, Nordic Watercolour Museum, Pater Noster Lighthouse, Blåkullen, Marstrand Church. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Skärhamn?

May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 11.

How do you get to Skärhamn?

The nearest main airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 57 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Skärhamn as the destination and these 29 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.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.