Mollösund - Going ashore

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Fish, business and faith in the future Talking of Bohuslän province means talking about fishing. Everything depended on the presence of fish, since fishing was for a very long time the dominant means of sustenance. When the fishing industry declined, a large number of residents also disappeared from Mollösund. The population has fallen by about 2/3 during the last 50 years. But there’s nothing wrong with the business spirit. Out of the 350 or so who are now resident, about 40 have their own companies – including professional fishermen. For Sweden as a whole and for Mollösund, small businesses are the future. Consider living and working in Mollösund. With modern technology it’s completely feasible. www.mollosund.com

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Going ashore

With your own boat you can go ashore on the outer side of the small island of Mollö, to seaward of Mollösund. Here is located Slubbersholmen, a nice spot for bathing and having fun. Keep your eyes open for other small islands and good beaches all around. Just keep in mind the beach and bird protection rules. If you are lucky you may see seals basking in the sunshine on the rocks.

Rope works and ling preparation on Mollön

Ashore on Mollön you can really hear the beat of history’s wings. There used to be a rope works here that made mackerel lines, and also some remains of the extensive ling preparation that used to take place. The ling drying racks are in addition scheduled for restoration in an on-going EU project. As you walk across the island you pass by the prehistoric grave area, and you get a wonderful view from the large bronze age cairn.

There are also traces left of the very active shooting association from the 1940s and 1950s.