KOSTERHAVET NATIONAL PARK

The national park. The first maritime sanctuary of the country dedicated to "National Park" (September 2009), Kosterhavet is a space of 450 km ² which, bordering Norwegian park Ytre Hvaler, provides protection for more than 6 000 species characteristic of this area. Its cold waters (5-7 ° C), their important salinity and the depth of the neighboring fjord (200 m) give it ocean characteristics, quite different from most of the Swedish coastlines. Nearly 200 species are actually absent elsewhere in national waters (brachiopods, corals, rare sponges…). Several projects are integrated in the creation of this marine park: protection of cultural and natural legacies, promotion of sustainable fishing, protection of corals, restoration of traditional farming and natural landscapes. For the thousands of tourists arriving every summer on this beautiful coast, this development of natural heritage translates into the possibility of discovering the places in a responsible and environmental way. Sea outings, underwater diving and park discoveries are possible. A Naturum recently opened on Nord Koster - Västra Bovägen 1 Tel (031) 60 50 00 - and this is where you will find all the possible activities on the islands surrounding and in this marine park.