Smögen Island
Smögen, one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Sweden, has rocky coastlines, and colorful fishing cottages, and is home to some of the best open-top shrimp sandwiches in the nation. Smögen is a wonderful day trip from Gothenburg or a great place to halt on a route through West Sweden. The island itself is not very large, but if you organize your trip correctly, you may spend a lot of time at Smögen in a single day.
The entire island of Smögen is made up of a collection of colorful fishing settlements that defy popular perceptions about the Swedish people. There are several islets in the area's waterways, and smoked fish and shellfish are its most prized delicacies. There are a number of homes that welcome visitors to come and see how the process of smoking seafood is done. Smögen has focused on summer travel lately. In fact, it ranks among the top travel destinations in the country. The surroundings are serene—almost like an arcade. The dwellings' colors merge perfectly with those of the fishing boats anchored at the harbor, like in a decent fishing community.
Location: Smögen, Sweden
Best time to visit: between June and August
