Styrsö, Island in Gothenburg archipelago, Sweden
Styrsö is an island in the Gothenburg archipelago and serves as the southern hub with four distinct communities: Byn, Tången, Halsvik, and Bratten, linked by narrow roads. These settlements spread across varied landscapes with different elevations and coastal sections.
Byn, one of the settlements, features a church from 1752 and traditional farms that retain their original structure from earlier centuries. This community shows how residents combined agriculture and fishing over a long period of time.
The fishing village of Tången displays traditional maritime architecture with densely packed houses and winding streets that reflect the community's deep connection to the sea. The narrow pathways and aging buildings convey how people have made their living from fishing for generations.
The island is accessible through three ferry terminals at Bratten, Tangen, and Skäret and operates without private cars. Motorized transport like utility mopeds and golf carts are used for movement around the island.
From Stora Rös, the highest point on the island, visitors can look out over the entire Gothenburg archipelago and then descend on trails toward Brännholmsviken and Skäret. This route connects viewpoints with coastal areas worth exploring.
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