Strömstad Municipality, Coastal municipality in western Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
Description
Strömstad Municipality is a coastal area in western Sweden near the Norwegian border, covering both mainland and water territories. The region features bays, islands, and peninsulas that shape its landscape along the Kattegat strait.
History
The municipality took its current shape in 1967 when the city of Strömstad merged with surrounding rural communities. This combination united the urban center with its neighboring territories.
Culture
Life here revolves around the sea and its traditions. Fishing and boats remain central to how people live and work in this region.
Practical
The region is easy to explore, with access to coastal areas and opportunities for water activities throughout the year. Local services and accommodations are available for visitors wanting to discover the shoreline and surrounding communities.
Did you know?
This area enjoys notably more sunshine during summer months than many other places in northern Europe. This exceptional light creates long bright days that visitors often find surprisingly pleasant.
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367.3 km
Kosterhavet National Park
382.6 km
Old Svinesund Bridge
366.2 km
Iddefjorden
359.9 km
Alaska (Strömstad)
377.5 km
Ytre Hvaler National Park
391.1 km
Blomsholm
370.3 km
Ursholmen light station
387.1 km
Hvaler Church
381.1 km
Björnerödspiggen
360.1 km
Akerøy Fort
388.2 km
Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse
395.5 km
Hjelmkollen fort
365.9 km
Skee Church
368.4 km
Idd Church
357.1 km
Strömstads stadshus
374.4 km
Homlungen Lighthouse
381.5 km
Strömstads sjukhus
374.7 km
Svangen lighthouse
380.6 km
Spjærøy Church
386.3 km
Strömstad Church
374.3 km
Kosters kyrka
384 km
Nötholmen
375.4 km
Norra Långön
377.8 km
Lommelanda Church
363.6 km
Tjärnö Church
376.9 km
Lurs kyrka
368.1 km
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