If you’re staying in Gothenburg at Easter time, why not add an overnight extension on Marstrand, one of West Sweden's most charming islands? This delightful island in the Bohuslan archipelago can only be accessed by passenger ferry and boasts cobbled streets, attractive wooden building, cafés and galleries, the historic Carlstens fortress and virtually no cars!

Gamla Stan © Swedish Travel and Tourism Council

The Swedish symbol of Easter is a birch twig decorated with coloured feathers, and as the much-awaited Easter holidays approach, these colourful charms fill the markets, along with Easter eggs filled with chocolates and sweets. Why not take a stroll around the island or play a game of boule in the spring sunshine. Relax in the hotel’s top floor sauna with a view and enjoy the dramatic Easter bonfire at the fortress. Enjoy home-baked bread and pastries upon arrival in Marstrand and a wonderful 4-course Easter menu in the Grand’s renowned restaurant.

Based at the Grand Hotel, a charming turn of the century property, you’ll have time to soak up the atmosphere on this island, perhaps enjoying some of the Easter traditions. The hotel has just 22 tastefully and individually furnished rooms, an excellent restaurant and a sauna, which overlooks Paradise Park and the harbour.

Note: Good Friday 25th March 2005
Prices for a Gothenburg city break start from £261 per person based on twin share weekend departure and includes return scheduled flights between Heathrow and Gothenburg, 2 nights accommodation at Scandic Crown hotel on B&B basis and airport taxes.

Our Easter on Marstrand add-on costs £168 per person based on twin share and includes 1 night accommodation in the Grand Hotel, Marstrand in room with private facilities, pastries upon arrival, 4-course dinner and breakfast and transfers to/from Gothenburg.