Walk the beautiful Island of Hönö with Sarah
Have a walk with me around magnificent Hönö, in Gothenburg’s northern archipelago. We can decide together how long and what level of difficulty the walk will be. A shorter walk down to the harbour (where you’ll find shops, cafes and the Fish Museum) or a longer tour through Ersdalen nature reserve with its beautiful woods and barren rocks. I swim year round so bring a swimsuit if you’re feeling brave… If you fall in love with the island and want to stay longer, you can rent the top floor in our house through Airbnb. There are also bikes to rent at the harbour so you can easily explore the other islands in the archipelago.
About Your Host, Sarah
My name is Sarah Lycksten and I moved back to my family home on Hönö seven years ago. In my renovated barn on the property, I run an art gallery and give classes in old-fashion photography techniques. When I’m not taking pictures, I’m digging in the garden, hanging out with my chickens or doing carpentry.
Who this is for
We can adapt the walk so it’s suitable for everyone. The archipelago is beautiful all year but it’s often quite windy so bring some warm clothes and comfortable shoes! If you’re feeling brave, bring a swimsuit. I swim year round…
When?
My schedule varies so both weekdays and weekends can work. Just not too late in the evening. A short walk can take an hour whereas the longer version is about three hours.
Where?
From Gothenburg City you can easily take the bus to Hönö. It takes about 1 hour. The bus will drive on the ferry that will take you the last part to the island of Hönö.
Price
250kr per person
Languages Spoken
Swedish and English
Tips from Locals
Sarahs three tips for when you are on Hönö
- Hike the Coastal trail , Kuststigen
- Island hopping by bike in Gothenburg’s archipelago.
- Fishing Museum Hönö.
Also visit the official Hönö website
Reviews
Sarah- One among the finest personalities I ever met. She introduced me not just the wonderful Island- Hono, but the whole Swedish culture. Shameer
Sweden , India
Having just moved to Sweden I thought it would be good to get out and explore the local area. Sarah was very friendly and welcoming and made sure to show me everything the island had to offer as well as letting me know about upcoming events that might interest me as someone new to town. Highly recommend. Heather
Gothenburg , AfghanistanRead more
Sarah is the most generous person, I visited her on Easter and she offered to take me to the traditional Hönö bonfires, and it was the most amazing and typical experience I could wish for. We had great conversations about Sweden and life in general. She also has a very cute airbnb for people willing to stay longer. Thank you so so much Sarah ! Annabelle
Paris , FranceRead more
Sarah was suuuper helpful, texted back within minutes with very detailed information I needed regarding urban transport & routes. Sarah, thank you again! Cheers! Paul Paul
Warsaw , Poland
Sarah was suuuper helpful, texted back within minutes with very detailed information I needed regarding urban transport & routes. Sarah, thank you again! Cheers! Paul Paul
Warsaw , Poland
Best local experience ever :) Sarah helped me plan our trip, giving me advice and being so kind from the very beginning. Then we finally met in person and she treated us like friends! She was so open and generous, introduced us to her people, invited us to her house, showed us around and then took us to the nature to see the traditional Easter bonfires. We felt so welcomed and loved and had a truly local and unique experience. Thank you so much for sharing your love with us Sarah! Cristina
Madrid , SpainRead more
Best local experience ever :) Sarah helped me plan our trip, giving me advice and being so kind from the very beginning. Then we finally met in person and she treated us like friends! She was so open and generous, introduced us to her people, invited us to her house, showed us around and then took us to the nature to see the traditional Easter bonfires. We felt so welcomed and loved and had a truly local and unique experience. Thank you so much for sharing your love with us Sarah! Cristina
Madrid , SpainRead more
Det var jätte trevligt att promenera med Sarah. Tack så mycket ! Axel
Göteborg , Sweden
Det var jätte trevligt att promenera med Sarah. Tack så mycket ! Axel
Göteborg , Sweden
It was nice meeting Sarah. She is very friendly and showed me some beautiful spots on the island. Very much appreciated that Sarah found time for a walk (especially during summer which is a popular time for tourists).
It was nice meeting Sarah. She is very friendly and showed me some beautiful spots on the island. Very much appreciated that Sarah found time for a walk (especially during summer which is a popular time for tourists).
It was a great experience and Sarah is an amazing host. Hönö is definitely a must visit place. Divya
, Sweden
Det var trevligt att besöka Hönö med Sarah som guide. Vi lärde oss mycket om ön och om folket där. Vi gick en väldigt fin promenad och stannade till sist på ett café för att äta en räkmacka. Rekommenderar verkligen! Paula
Göteborg , Sweden
We had a nice time at Sarah's place. Despite of the fact that she was already having a private visitors, she did not refuse us and opened the house for us. Thank you Sarah, Graham and co.!:) Radek
Chleny , Czech Republic
it's a fantastic experience, Sarah is a lovely person, told me many things about this island and took me to a "secret paths" to see the different view, all the things that i will never know without her, Jieme
Guangzhou , China
We took the 290 bus to Hönö , getting there was really easy. During main season a direct ferry goes from Göteborg. Meeting Sarah was really nice, we had a beautiful walk over the island (it was raining, so we took the short version) and got some inside about living on Hönö. While having something for lunch we enjoyed talking with Sarah a lot. Tack, Tack for Sarah for showing us this island. Anne and Christian Christian
Hilden , GermanyRead more
It was enjoyable. I got a chance to explore areas on the island which I would not have a chance to be there without Sarah. She is really nice, friendly and helpful. Kotchaporn (Gwen)
Coventry , United Kingdom
It was enjoyable. I got a chance to explore areas on the island which I would not have a chance to be there without Sarah. She is really nice, friendly and helpful. Kotchaporn (Gwen)
Coventry , United Kingdom
What a fun and memorable experience! Sarah is such a friendly and interesting person to meet, and she knows all about the island history and Swedish lifestyle. She gave me perfect instructions for how to arrive at the island and was waiting for me at the bus stop. I really enjoyed chatting while walking along Hono's beautiful coast and the chance to take a cold dip in the ocean! Great cultural experience! Marsha
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What a fun and memorable experience! Sarah is such a friendly and interesting person to meet, and she knows all about the island history and Swedish lifestyle. She gave me perfect instructions for how to arrive at the island and was waiting for me at the bus stop. I really enjoyed chatting while walking along Höno's beautiful coast and the chance to take a cold dip in the ocean! Great cultural experience! Marsha
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