Olskär
Olskär is an island in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Olskär is situated nearby to the hamlet Fykan, as well as near Ramsvik.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Island
- Description: island in Sweden
- Also known as: “Olskar”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mjölskär lighthouse and Kung Tryggves grav.
Kung Tryggves grav
Archaeological site
Photo: Lise ivanoff, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kung Tryggves grav is an archaeological site, which is situated 3½ km south of Olskär.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hunnebostrand and Ulebergshamn.
Hunnebostrand
Village
Photo: Kimblad, Public domain.
Hunnebostrand is a locality situated in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 1,731 inhabitants in 2010. Hunnebostrand is situated 5 km northeast of Olskär.
Ulebergshamn
Village
Photo: Kimblad, Public domain.
Ulebergshamn is a village located in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 205 inhabitants in 2010. It is surrounded by many islands which are rich in red granite, specific to the region. Majority of the Granite can be found on Räkaö. Ulebergshamn is situated 5 km northeast of Olskär.
Väjern
Village
Photo: W.carter, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Väjern is a locality situated in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 688 inhabitants in 2010. Väjern is situated 5 km southeast of Olskär.
Olskär
- Category: landform
- Location: Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe
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Satellite Map
Discover Olskär from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Olskär” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Olskär”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Fykan and Ramsvik.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sote Bonde and Sälebådarna.
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