Helpful Tips

Hotel or Airbnb?

There aren’t any hotels in Grebbestad that truly convinced us, so we recommend staying in an Airbnb instead. We were very happy with ours — it has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to six people, though there is only one bathroom. We wouldn’t necessarily recommend staying with more than four people, but of course it depends on your personal preference for space and privacy.

Another reason to choose an Airbnb is that we couldn’t find many good restaurants open during the winter months — so having a well-equipped kitchen was perfect. We ended up cooking for ourselves, which made the stay even more cozy and enjoyable.

Our Airbnb

Adapter needed?

In Sweden, type C and F sockets are used. These are the same types as in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (with two round pins). If you're coming from a country with a different plug type (e.g. the USA, UK, or Australia), you’ll need a suitable travel adapter.

Currency

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Getting from the Airport to Grebbestad

The best way to get there is by car. The drive takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes, and the entire route to Grebbestad is an 80 km/h road.

At what age can you participate in oyster fishing with Lotta?

From 14 years old

How do I book my oyster fishing experience?

By email via the Klemmings Ostron website, which you can find linked above under

‘Lotta’s website’

What does a day of oyster fishing look like?

It depends on the package you book. Lotta offers private experiences as well as group tours where you join other guests. There are tours during the week and on weekends. We chose a weekday tour, which was perfect — only two other people joined, so it felt very intimate.

In essence, you’re accompanying her on a real working day. You head out on the boat together to the oyster banks, and before and after the fishing she shares a wealth of information about oyster harvesting — and tells the story of how she ended up in this unique profession. If you’re interested in oysters or food in general, it’s incredibly fascinating.

Make sure to pack warm and waterproof clothing. We went in winter, and it can get very cold out on the water.
Whether you choose the private experience or the Saturday tour, all equipment and fishing gear are provided.

All in all, it was an incredible experience. Looking back, from the two nights we spent in Grebbestad, we would have happily stayed an extra night just to enjoy more of the nature and explore the surroundings a bit further.
We highly recommend the tour with Lotta — it truly is a unique and memorable experience.

Oyster Fishing Grebbestad- Sweden

We first discovered Lotta in a magazine — a Swedish oyster diver in Grebbestad, a small town about 1 hour and 45 minutes north of Gothenburg, who offers wild oyster harvesting experiences.

Ever since then, it had been on our list of things we absolutely wanted to do. In March, the moment finally came. After a few emails with Lotta and a booking on Airbnb, we flew to Gothenburg and drove our rental car up to Grebbestad.

We highly recommend renting a car — public transport to Grebbestad is very limited, and having a car makes it much easier to explore the surrounding area.

It’s also good to know that Grebbestad and the surrounding area are especially popular with Swedes and Norwegians during the summer months. In winter, it’s much quieter — but also more affordable.