"An "unknown" part of Sweden" Strömstad by Azhut

Strömstad Travel Guide: 29 reviews and 68 photos

A fast trip!

I visited Stroemstad in 2002 and at that time there was a huge bridge, called Svinesund bridge, that connected the town of Stroemstad in Sweden to Svinesund, the town in Norway, far only few meters: that is why you can consider this bridge "The gateway to Norway" (look at http://www.svinesund.no/english/index.html for details about the bridge). To tell you the truth is always a charming feeling to pass from a country to another one in less then 5 minutes!

On june the 12th, another bridge, bigger and with a brillian design, was opened. ou will find some pictures of this bridge on my general tips. I took them from the same internet address I wrote before. If you are interested in the history ot the bridges, on that site you can read all you want to know about them, with stunning pictures too.

Stroemstad & Svinesund

These cities are well known by Norwegians that are used to arrive there to buy some items becuase of Swede's lower taxes. They buy staff like meat, tobacco and cigarettes, wine, beer and liquor in general, but infortunately some of them go there just to drink and that can cause some troubles. The Afternposten, maybe the most important newspaper in Norway, wrote that:
"Swedish police report that most of the crimes committed by Norwegians are carried out when they're drunk".

The way to Furholmen

In my picture you can see one of the boats that connects Stroemstad to the little islands of the Archipelago. This boat is called Furholmen becuase it leaves the harbor to take tourist to the Furholmen island. For more informations you only have to take a look to my transportation tips.

Pros and Cons

Pros:deliciuos fish
Cons:maybe too quiet for me!
In a nutshell:A family place

Last visit to Strömstad: Jun 2002
Intro Updated Jun 29, 2005
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Reviews (17)

Not only a fishing paradise Sports & Outdoors (1)

Stroemstad is known for its fishing activities butwhen you are there you can choose among a great variety of things to... more travel advice

An impressive restaurant Restaurants (2)

When I saw this building I thought it was an Hotel but after I read it was a restaurant, maybe one of the most known and... more travel advice

Fireworks Local Customs (2)

To celebrate the opening of the new bridge "Nybrua"n on June the 11th, Norway and Sweden worked together, organizing... more travel advice

New Bridge Favorites (5)

In this picture you can look at the new bridge that connects the norwegian border to the swedish border. Its name is... more travel advice

Things to Do (5)
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Transportation (2)
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Comments (14)

amandamac15 Jul 28, 2008 at 5:17 PM Report Abuse

Yes this is the town hall in Stromstad and it is very distinctive. What an imposing site as you come up that street. I was there in 2008.
nepalgoods Oct 2, 2007 at 4:36 AM Report Abuse

Nice page about this friendly place! Great pics!
freddas Jul 13, 2007 at 11:10 AM Report Abuse

The name of the boat is (only) M/F Birgit. "Turlista" is swedish for timetable. Ain´t that funny ? :-) I´m living in Strömstad and was "googling" for the timetable of that boat and found this instead.
Matty444444444 Jun 20, 2006 at 5:16 PM Report Abuse

How do you cross that bridge...it must have not been completed yet. LOVE that part of the world...So great, and nice, and clean, and beautiful, and peaceful too.
nike85 Oct 16, 2005 at 10:13 AM Report Abuse

Scampi! Buoni ma chissà quanto costano!!
850prc Jul 29, 2005 at 4:15 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful look at a place I'd barely heard of. I love fresh cod, so I'm sure the restaurant tip is a good one. : )
jto Jul 18, 2005 at 1:47 AM Report Abuse

Great page about the "little Norway" city Strömstad. I've never been here but I may visit when im nearby. It looks like a nice place.
boddas Jul 3, 2005 at 12:14 PM Report Abuse

;-) GReat start
Pippor Jul 3, 2005 at 12:49 AM Report Abuse

carina e belli i fuochi :-)
Henrik_rrb Jul 2, 2005 at 3:57 AM Report Abuse

Bella pagina, Azzura! Non avevo pensato sulle colore nel "traffic signs"!? :D Anche se non lo so se questo e per fanatismo... :)