If you are visiting the High Coast of Sweden (Höga Kusten) you don’t want to miss the sleepy island of Trysunda. A fishing village trapped in time, this island has some incredible natural wonders created through volcanic and glacial activity, a beautiful little harbour and very picturesque walking tracks. This is one of the best places to visit on the High Coast and definitely worth a day trip!
Trysunda makes for the perfect day trip from the mainland, only half an hour by ferry from the Köpmanholmen. Part of what makes the island so incredible is the mixture of geographical landscapes. With a red beach, meadowland, and a beach completely covered with circular stones, there is so much to see and do on Trysunda!
Want to know more? Read on for the ultimate guide to what to see and do on Trysunda!
How to get to Trysunda
The only way to get to Trysunda (unless sailing your own boat) is by ferry. There is only one ferry that visits the island, M/F Ulvön departing from Köpmanholmen. The trip takes around 1 hour and tickets cost 146kr return for adults, 90kr for youth, and free for children 5 and under.
You can buy tickets here! I suggest booking them in advance as the ferry can fill up quickly. There are only 3 departures a day, even in peak season, so make sure to plan your day trip to Trysunda in advance.
What to see and do on Trysunda
Björnviken
Björnviken is the biggest sandy beach on Trysunda and one of the best places for swimming with its shallow blue water. The beach is on the east of the island and can only be reached by walking through the forest path which cuts through Trysunda nature reserve. To the right of the beach is an old steam train that takes you back to the time the island was a big mining site.
Storviken
Storviken is probably the most famous beach on Trysunda, a large stretch covered in spherical rocks carved in the melting of the glacier. When dry, they are a mixture of coral and baby blue, but when wet you can see the volcanic colours of black and red shine through.
Although not the most comfortable for swimming, there is a good spot at the far end of the beach with some flatter cliffs. Make sure to walk up to the water’s edge and listen for the sound of the stones brushing against each other as the tide goes in and out.
Rödskateviken and Bockviken
Rödskateviken is the northern point of the island, where the coastline is made up of red rocks all the way down to the beach at Bockviken.
At Bockviken you will find a fire pit, while a little further up the coast you will find toilets and a wind shelter perfect for spending the night if you are interested in camping on Trysunda, or simply finding a cosy place for a sheltered picnic.
Flaggberget
Flaggberget is one of the best viewpoints on Trysunda and is only a short walk from the fishing village. From the top of the stairs, by the Swedish flag, you get an amazing view of the harbour below and the little wooden houses that surround the water.
The Fishing Museum (Fiskemuseet)
The fishing museum is a small museum located in one of the hot sheds next to the harbour. Inside you will find much information as to the history of Trysunda and the High Coast of Sweden, as well as artefacts and stories of how life was 400 years ago when the island first came to be inhabited.
The museum is free and open all day round!
Utsiktsberget
Just behind the old church, you will find a path marked “utsiktsberget”. This short but steep path takes you up to the highest point on the island where you get an amazing view back over the Höga Kusten and the Örnsköldsvik archipelago.
Trysunda Vandrarhem & Skärgårdscafé
Trysunda Vandrarhem is the only place for visitors to stay on the island. It is only open in the summer months but is a very comfortable little hostel located by the guest harbour at the edge of the fishing village.
Here, there is also the Skärgårdscafé, a small cafe which serves lunch from 11 to 2 every day. There is also a small shop where you can buy basic supplies as well as snacks and ice creams.
Trysunda Kapell
Trysunda Kapell is the island’s church. The building dates back to the 1600s when the fishing village was first established. The interior is beautifully decorated, with paintings of seafarers as well as biblical images.
Trysunda Island: Höga Kusten Overview
I hope this guide to Trysunda Island gave you all the information you need to visit! If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments!
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