Activities
There are plenty of activities for all ages on Käringön. Explore the island at your own pace by wandering through the historic cottages on the northern side, strolling along the waterfront, or heading out to the granite cliffs and open sea on the southern side. For more inspiration, discover the activities and experiences listed below.
Scroll down to find activities, excursions and experiences that can be booked during your stay.
Midsummer on Käringön
Midsummer is one of Käringön’s most cherished traditions. The celebrations begin at 3:30 pm when residents, summer visitors and guests gather in the harbour before making their way together to Myra.
There, a traditional Swedish Midsummer celebration awaits, complete with a flower-adorned maypole, live music, singing and dancing. For generations, islanders and returning summer guests have come together here, making it a natural meeting place for old friends and new.
With the sea, granite cliffs and the lush Swedish summer landscape as a backdrop, Midsummer on Käringön is a celebration filled with community spirit, joy and the very essence of a Swedish summer.
Fashion show by emmamalena
Every year on the Saturday of week 28, the granite cliffs outside the emmamalena store are transformed into a unique seaside catwalk. Against a backdrop of sea and sky, emmamalena presents its summer collection in one of the most distinctive fashion settings on the Swedish west coast.
Residents, summer guests and visitors gather to enjoy one of Käringön’s most popular summer events. With the sun, the sea and the Bohuslän granite cliffs as a natural stage, the fashion show offers an inspiring blend of style, community and archipelago atmosphere.
Over the years, the event has become a beloved tradition, attracting large audiences and adding to the vibrant summer spirit of the island.
Organizer: emmamalena.com
Käringöns tennis tournament
Every summer, Käringö Tennis Club hosts its traditional club tournament. Held during weeks 29–30, the event brings together players of all ages, from teenagers to seasoned veterans.
The tournament features men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, as well as mixed doubles. With just one court and the sea as its closest neighbour, the atmosphere is both personal and unique, where competition, camaraderie and the spirit of summer take centre stage.
For many, the tournament is a cherished part of the summer season on Käringön and a great opportunity to meet both familiar and new opponents in one of Sweden’s most scenic tennis settings.
Registration period: 1–30 June
Registration: turnering@karingotennisklubb.se
Organizer: karingotennisklubb.se
Myra cup
Every summer, Myra Cup takes place at the Myra sports ground – one of Käringön’s most cherished summer traditions. Organised by the Käringön Sports & Leisure Association (KIF), the tournament is usually held on the Saturday of week 30.
Island children, summer visitors and returning friends of Käringön come together for a day filled with fun, community spirit and barefoot football. Over the years, even a few well-known faces have joined in and taken to the pitch.
With the sea just nearby and the holiday atmosphere at its peak, Myra Cup is as much a community celebration as it is a football tournament – and one of the highlights of the summer on Käringön.
Organizer: kif.nu
Wet Rock Race
Every year on the Friday of week 30, some of Sweden’s most determined and adventurous athletes gather for Wet Rock Race – a spectacular swimrun race between Gullholmen and Käringön.
The course winds its way through the Bohuslän archipelago, with competitors alternating between open-water swimming and running across granite cliffs, jetties and coastal trails. The sea, the wind and the terrain make every race unique, demanding both strength and endurance.
For spectators, Wet Rock Race is as much a celebration as it is a competition. Along the course and in the harbour, visitors gather to cheer on the participants and enjoy the special atmosphere that emerges when the archipelago comes alive with sporting spirit, community and summer energy.
With Käringön as one of the event’s natural gathering points, Wet Rock Race has become a highlight of the summer calendar and a tribute to the sea, nature and the unique landscape of the Bohuslän coast.
Organizer: wetrockrace.se
Lobster fishing
Few traditions are as closely associated with Käringön as lobster fishing. As autumn arrives and the waters become crystal clear, both professional fishermen and recreational anglers gather for one of the most anticipated events on Sweden’s west coast.
The lobster season opens on the first Monday after 20 September each year. Before sunrise, boats leave the harbour and head out to sea, creating a special atmosphere across the island. For many, the day is as much about tradition, community and anticipation as it is about the catch itself.
Lobster fishing has been part of life on Käringön for generations, and many people still return to the island each autumn to experience opening day. Even for those who do not fish themselves, watching the boats set out at dawn, feeling the fresh sea air and taking part in one of the archipelago’s most cherished traditions is an experience in its own right.
