Öckerö Municipality

The municipality encompasses ten populated islands connected by bridges, with Hönö and Öckerö being the largest settlements in the northern Gothenburg archipelago.

In the 13th century, Norwegian King Hakon Hakonarson constructed a residence on Öckerö island to support his naval operations in the region.

The local dialect Ömål combines elements from Gothenburg Swedish and English, reflecting the maritime influences of this coastal community.

Transportation between islands relies on an internal bridge network, while access to mainland Gothenburg occurs through regular car ferry services.

The municipality rejected plans for a mainland bridge connection through a local referendum in 2003, maintaining its island character.

GPS coordinates: 57.71667,11.63333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:14