Smögen was NOT what we expected (Sweden)

Although we just can't seem to escape the rain, we opted to make our last stop in Sweden at the small island of Smögen. But sadly we should have known better as it tends to get very busy and touristy in July and early August. The famous Smögen Pier (“Smögenbryggan”) - an almost 1,000 m long wooden pier - is the BIGGEST summer attraction in Bohuslän and alongside, shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs are jam-packed during summer.
Luckily, just a few minutes walk from the hustle and bustle, we found the almost deserted Sandön reserve area - which largely encloses the Sandöfjord - offering brilliant little beaches and walking trails.
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[@torbjorngustafsson2748]

Glad you got to try the räkmacka. It's pricey, but eating fresh shrimps with a view like that, that's what the west coast of Sweden is about.

[@ondayslikethis-mirotallvod9447]

We love your movies that we discovered today and that make us want to go on adventures. Inspiring.

[@stiglarsson8405]

You got it right, about Smögen, and other former small fishing comunitys in Bohuslän!

[@karinsiljestemland1164]

❤

[@AndysmGray]

Your fridge is like Dr Who's Tardis😁

[@carlkolthoff5402]

Yeah, Smögen has been like that for as long as I can remember. Hyped, expensive, crowded and lot's of partying. Not saying I don't like visiting once in a while, just saying that's what to expect. Same with Marstrand. Most of the old fishing villages along the west coast of Sweden look similar, so for a more quiet experience you should pick one of the less famous. With less people around, there will of course be fewer restaurants and shops too.

[@1988sylwiaaa]

What month were you in Smogen ?

[@daniellecrida5016]

How were the plant based no-meatballs?

[@gohppi4695]

Wait to you come to Norway , and the sandwich will cost you alot more :)

[@susie9893]

I wonder if it would've been different if you'd visited Smogen in the morning. Maybe all the tourists would still be in bed? It looked quite cute - what we saw of it behind the tourists

[@cieslaolsztyn8266]

I can NOT recomend living in Sweden