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Did you know that one of Tjörn's biggest events is the annual Wooden Boat Festival called Träbåtsfestivalen? During the weekend of 8–9 July, traffic in Södra hamnen is closed to make room for the approximately 20 000 boat enthusiasts who is expected to visit Skärhamn to look at wooden boats. The festival starts on Friday 7 July when the boats arrive in the harbour and runs until Sunday 9 July.
Therefore, you who will visit The Nordic Watercolour Museum on the same weekend should plan your trip carefully if you come by car.
The roads are closed in Södra hamnen on the following:
Saturday 8 July at 9 am–6 pm
Sunday 9 July at 9 am–4 pm
(On Friday 7 July the traffic is not closed, but may be affected due to the high number of visitors in the area)
(Vehicles with a valid handicap permit will be allowed to pass during the weekend)
Parking will be available within walking distance of the Museum, as it is not possible to drive all the way when the traffic is closed in Södra hamnen (where The Nordic Watercolour Museum is located). Take the opportunity to enjoy Skärhamn and its lovely views on your walk! The nearest available parking from the Museum is at the Municipal House ("Kommunhuset"), at about 700 meters from the Museum.
Parking spaces available in Skärhamn during the weekend:
– Municipal hall - map
– Idrottsvägen 2 - map
– Folktandvården - map
– Kroksdalshallen - map
– Röavallen - map
Click here to go to Tjörn Municipality's website to read more about available parking. You can also contact Tjörns Turistbyrå if you have questions.
It is also possible to get to Skärhamn by public transport. The nearest stop is "Kommunhuset, Tjörn". For current timetables, visit Västtrafik's website .
Organizers of Träbåtsfestivalen are Västkustens Träbåtsförening, Södra Bohuslän Turism and the Municipality of Tjörn. Click here to read more about the event (in Swedish)
Leave the car at home and take the bus to the museum! Or why not discover the island by bike? Here you can read more about different ways to get to us.
During Träbåtsfestivalen, visitors with limited mobility are allowed to drive all the way to the Museum, even when traffic is closed. Here you can read more about accessibility at the Museum.
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On 7–9 July, it's time to welcome 60 unique wooden boats to Tjörn to showcase a part of Bohuslän's cultural heritage. As a visitor, you can take a walk in Södra Hamnen and vote for this year's most beautiful wooden boat. In the event area, there will also be a market with exhibitors, food trucks, entertainment, raffles and activities for children.
Träbåtsfestivalen 2023 (Website in Swedish)Organizers of Träbåtsfestivalen are Västkustens Träbåtsförening, Södra Bohuslän Turism and the Municipality of Tjörn. Contact Södra Bohuslän Turism: info@sodrabohuslan.com / +46 (0)303–83327
Traffic to The Nordic Watercolour Museum may from time to time be affected by events taking place on the island. Please take a look at the program when planning your visit – you might find somthing more to enjoy while you're in the area!
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