Lysekil, Sweden

Lysekil is a town in Bohuslän on the Swedish west coast and the seat of Lysekil Municipality, Västra Götaland County. Lysekil Municipality comprises a mainland component including Stångenäset, Härnäset and a world of islands including Skaftö, Gåsö and the Kornö islands. Stånge-näset and Härnäset are bound by three deep, slender fjords: Gullmarsfjorden, Brofjorden and Åbyfjorden. Lysekils is situated on the very outskirts of the archipelago.

Havets hus sea aquarium is a major attraction in Lysekil. It shows the flora and the fauna of the Western sea. It features a tunnel aquarium containing 140.000 litres of water and multi media equipment. Other popular activities include diving, fishing and seal safaris.

Things to See & Do

* Havets Hus - aquarium
* Lysekil Church
* Diving
* Fishing
* Seal Safaris

General information

Cruise Season - March - Nov
Currency - Swedish krona (SEK)
Language - Swedish
Land Area - 3.63 km²
Population - 8,500 approx
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code - + 46

Port Location - The port is located in the town centre of Lysekil.