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{"id":3930,"date":"2017-01-10T17:55:28","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T16:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carlsten.se\/how-to-get-there\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T12:22:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T10:22:01","slug":"how-to-get-there","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/carlsten.se\/en\/how-to-get-there\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get there"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Here you will find all the information you need to find us<\/h2>\n<p>Carlsten Fortress is located on the island of Marstrand, about 45 kilometers northwest of Gothenburg. The first way to get to Ko\u00f6n is by car, bus or boat. Since car traffic is prohibited on Marstrands\u00f6n, you can take the passenger ferry from Ko\u00f6n to Marstrands\u00f6n by car or bus. 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\"resize\"); \n\t        \tmap.setCenter(center);\n\t    \t});\n\t\t});<\/script>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;directions&#8221; style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; el_class=&#8221;carlsten-devider&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Driving a car<\/h4>\n<p>Directions from Gothenburg: Take the E6 towards Oslo. At Kung\u00e4lv (approx. 20 km) take road 168 (signposted Marstrand) and follow this (approx. 25 km) to Marstrand-Ko\u00f6n.<br \/>\n<strong>Parking.<\/strong>  At the entrance to Marstrand-Ko\u00f6n there are signs for 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 &#8211; see instructions on site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Travel by bus<\/h4>\n<p>Bus No. 302 runs daily from the Nils Ericson Terminal at Gothenburg Central Station. The bus\u2019s final stop is at Arvidsvik on Ko\u00f6n, just 30 meters from the ferry terminal. For schedules, fares, and more, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vasttrafik.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.vasttrafik.se<\/a> or call customer service at 0771-41 43 00.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>Ferry Ko\u00f6n &#8211; Marstrands\u00f6n<\/h4>\n<p>The passenger ferry between Ko\u00f6n and Marstrand runs around the clock. During the day, it departs every 15 minutes, and at night, it departs every half hour on demand. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machines at the kiosk\/food stand next to the ferry terminal or inside the kiosk. You only need to show your ticket when traveling from Ko\u00f6n to Marstrand, as the return trip from Marstrands\u00f6n to Ko\u00f6n is included in the ticket price. Travel time: about 2 minutes.    <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Index_Underrubriken\"><strong>Prices and departure times for the ferry<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>Current prices and departure times can be found most easily on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vasttrafik.se\/#!\/biljetter-priser\/ovriga-kort\/alv--och-skargardsbiljetter\/kungalv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V\u00e4sttrafik&#8217;s page about Marstrandsf\u00e4rjan<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1485725849961{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #f4f6f6 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carlsten.se\/en\/fortress-opening-hours-and-prices\/\">Fortress opening hours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carlsten.se\/en\/fortress-opening-hours-and-prices\/#priser\">Admission Prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carlsten.se\/en\/contact-us-for-more-information\/\">Our contact details<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4>How to get from the ferry to Carlsten Fortress on foot<\/h4>\n<p>Once you have crossed to the island by ferry, the easiest way is to turn right along the quay. After about 200 meters you turn left onto Kungsgatan. Then just follow this straight up until you reach the fortress. The last part of Kungsgatan is a steep hill. When you have climbed it, you are at point 1 on the map next door. Turn right and follow the road until you reach a gate marked 23 (no. 3 on the map). Inside this is the entrance to the brick house (no. 4).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3393&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here you will find all the information you need to find us Carlsten Fortress is located on the island of Marstrand, about 45 kilometers northwest of Gothenburg. The first way to get to Ko\u00f6n is by car, bus or boat. 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