Luxury Sweden Voyages

The town of Lysekil sits on Sweden’s Bohuslän Coast, where the mouth of Gullmarsfjorden faces the open sea. The Stångehuvuds Nature Reserve, affording incredible sea views from its red granite cliffs, are joined by a white lighthouse. In the Old Town, cobblestone streets and café-lined alleyways reveal perfectly manicured houses, several of which bear plaques telling the story of their history. Towering above Lysekil’s skyline, Lysekil Church was built entirely from granite and completed in 1901, in part as a navigation marker for seafarers.

The Hanseatic walled trading town of Visby on the island of Gotland dates from the Viking Age, formed on a shore with a natural harbor, sheltered by steep cliff formations. This fairytale locale is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its well-preserved town wall and medieval fortification and towers. The town’s abundant churches include St. Mary’s Cathedral and the medieval ruins of St. Nicolai and St. Karin.

An enchanting municipality at the meeting point of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, the Swedish capital is one of the world’s great maritime cities. Stockholm’s maritime doorstep is a magnificent archipelago of more than 24,000 islands and islets–many just big enough to support a single cottage. As you yacht toward the 13th-century "city that floats on water,” landmarks such as Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral) and Three Crowns Tower come into view. The medieval Gamla Stan district is the historic core of the original Stadsholmen Island settlement.

With its sheltered harbor, red-trimmed cottages, and granite cliffs glowing in the Scandinavian light, Fjällbacka exudes peaceful coastal charm. Stroll along the waterfront, browse small shops and cafés, or wander the village lanes connected to Ingrid Bergman’s time here. Explore the narrow Kungsklyftan gorge carved through the cliffs, then follow the steep path upward to viewpoints on Vetteberget that overlook a vast quilt of islands. Boat trips offer a relaxed way to discover the Bohuslän archipelago’s smooth rock formations, hidden swimming spots, and quiet inlets. Fjällbacka’s blend of scenery, culture, and easy outdoor exploration makes it one of Sweden’s most inviting coastal escapes.