About The Port Of Lysekil
Lysekil sits at the mouth of the Gullmarn fjord on Sweden's west coast, where smooth granite outcrops and wind-carved skerries give way to a compact old town of timber houses painted in soft ochres and blues. The town rose to prominence in the nineteenth century as a fashionable sea-bathing resort, and its wooden bathhouse and promenade still recall that genteel era, while a working harbor keeps its fishing traditions alive.
Walking paths trace the shoreline past weathered boulders and small coves, offering wide views over the archipelago and passing boats. The town center, with its shops, cafés, and church, lies within easy walking distance of the pier, making Lysekil an approachable base for exploring the wider Bohuslän coast at an unhurried pace.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Lysekil.
Explore the Old Bathhouse
Wander the restored 19th-century wooden bathhouse and pavilion along the seafront promenade, a relic of Lysekil's days as a fashionable spa town, just a short stroll from the pier.
Walk the Stångehuvud Nature Reserve
Follow trails over smooth, wind-sculpted granite and past scattered boulders at the edge of town for sweeping views across the Gullmarn fjord and outlying skerries; roughly a 30-minute walk from the harbor.
Browse the Harbor and Old Town
Amble past fishing boats and timber houses in ochre and blue, ducking into cafés and shops clustered around the church and square, all within easy reach of the ship.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Lysekil
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 174 | $155,349 | ||
| Apr 29, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 92 | $79,899 | ||
| May 10, 2027 | Explora Journeys | Explora IV | 15 | $12,450 | ||
| May 18, 2027 | Explora Journeys | Explora IV | 15 | $12,300 | ||
| May 18, 2027 | Explora Journeys | Explora IV | 7 | $5,585 | ||
| May 27, 2027 | Regent | Seven Seas Mariner | 14 | $11,299 | ||
| May 28, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 10 | $11,498 | ||
| May 28, 2027 | Seabourn | Seabourn Venture | 22 | $23,398 | ||
| Jun 5, 2027 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Eclipse | 10 | $14,310 | ||
| Jun 8, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 28 | $17,249 | ||
| Jun 21, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 29 | $15,900 | ||
| Jun 22, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 14 | $5,490 | ||
| Jun 28, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 54 | $32,700 | ||
| Jul 4, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 17 | $13,900 | ||
| Jul 9, 2027 | Crystal | Crystal Symphony | 11 | $7,300 | ||
| Jul 11, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 10 | $9,300 | ||
| Jul 21, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 17 | $14,800 | ||
| Jul 21, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Dawn | 10 | $11,000 | ||
| Jul 28, 2027 | Explora Journeys | Explora IV | 16 | $15,610 | ||
| Jul 29, 2027 | Explora Journeys | Explora IV | 13 | $12,320 |
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