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Carlsten Fortress is located on the island of Marstrand, about 45 kilometers northwest of Gothenburg. You can get there by car, bus or boat. Since car traffic is prohibited on Marstrand Island, you can take the ferry from Koön to Marstrandsön by car or bus. Koön is located 100-150 meters east of Marstrand and the ferry crossing takes only a few minutes.

By car
Description from Gothenburg: Take the E6 towards Oslo. At Kungälv (approx. 20 km) take road 168 (signposted Marstrand) and follow this (approx. 25 km) to Marstrand-Koön.

Parking
At the entrance to Marstrand-Koön there are signs to several different parking lots. The principle is that the closer to the ferry terminal, the more expensive the fee. During the winter months, most parking lots are free - see instructions on site.
Read more about Marstrand's parking lots and information about charging, motorhomes etc.

The ferry
The ferry between Koön-Marstrand runs all day and has timetable number 322. During the day it runs every 15 minutes and during the night it runs every half hour on call.

For exact departure times etc. visit www.vasttrafik.se or call customer service, tel +46 (0) 771-41 43 00
NOTE! If you have come by bus, the bus ticket is also valid for crossing to Marstrand Island. You do not need to buy a ferry ticket when traveling by bus.
Customer service, tel +46 (0) 771-41 43 00

Frequently asked questions

Read the answers to the most frequently asked questions here

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