Discover Donsö Viewpoint South

Explore Donsö Viewpoint South: A Journey to the Hidden Island of Donsö

Donsö is one of the most popular islands in the Gothenburg archipelago. If you want to escape the city and discover hidden beaches, beautiful streets and great bathing spots, Donsö is the perfect destination.

How to get to Donso?

Donsö can only be reached by boat. From Gothenburg, you can board a train from Salthomen, the pier with trains to all the islands south of the Gothenburg archipelago.

To get to Saltholmen, you can take tram number 11 to the end point. From here, it's just a few minutes walk to the pier.

There are many different trains that take you to Donsö. The train to Donsö takes about 20 - 45 minutes depending on whether you choose the fast train or not. The longer train is suitable for sightseeing, passing through Köpstadsö and stopping at Styrsö before reaching Donsö. The shorter train only stops at Styrsö before reaching Donsö. You can find train schedules and plan your trip using the Västtrafik app.

To travel to Donsö (and all other islands in the archipelago), you need a zone A ticket.

Donsö island and experiences

Naturstig in southern Donsö: This is a road about 2.5 km long starting at the end of Myrevalevägen road. The path passes through the forest and leads to a beautiful view of the archipelago. You will then reach the coast where there are several small beaches, a small lighthouse and a swimming bridge1.

Donsö is not only an island with beautiful scenery, but also has beaches and salt baths where you can relax and enjoy. Donsö's highlights include two hills: Stora Onseberget in the north and Radarberget in the south. Both hills provide beautiful scenery, perfect for selfies and picnics

If you want to experience a peaceful island with beautiful fishing villages and beautiful nature, Donsö is a great choice. Prepare your tickets and board the train to explore this island!.

In Donsö, there are some interesting hotels and places to stay that you can consider:

Hotel Isbolaget: Located right on the beach on the island of Donsö, this hotel has a bar and restaurant. You can also use the shared kitchen and shared living room. Free Wi-Fi is provided 1.

Large and cozy accommodation on Donso with ocean view: This property has a garden and ocean views. This is a great choice to relax and enjoy the peaceful space 2.

Cozy accommodation on beautiful Donso: Another option for staying in Donsö. You will enjoy a cozy and comfortable space 2.

To get to Donsö, you can board a boat from Salthomen, the ferry port that has boats to all the islands in the archipelago south of Gothenburg. To get to Saltholmen, you can take tram number 11 to the end. From here, it's just a few minutes walk to the ferry terminal. There are different trains to Donsö, and the train journey takes between 20 and 45 minutes depending on the type of train you choose. You can download the Västtrafik app to find schedules and buy tickets. To go to Donsö, you need a ticket for area A (go to all islands in the archipelago)

In Donsö, there are some interesting eateries and places to stay that you can consider:

Popsicle Café: This is an authentic café with many choices, from fresh salads, handmade ice cream, to next meals and high quality coffee. This building was formerly the island's fire station and has a lovely outdoor dining area, a peaceful oasis in the middle of Port 1.

Hotel Isbolaget: Located right by the sea on the island of Donsö, this hotel has a bar, restaurant, shared kitchen and shared lounge. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Hotel rooms have sea views and a terrace area 2.

Noretti: Another eatery in Donsö. You can enjoy pizzas and other menus with outdoor dining space 3.

To get to Donsö, you can board a boat from Salthomen, the ferry port that has boats to all the islands in the archipelago south of Gothenburg. To get to Saltholmen, you can take tram number 11 to the end. From here, it's just a few minutes walk to the ferry terminal. There are different trains to Donsö, and the train journey takes between 20 and 45 minutes depending on the type of train you choose. You can download the Västtrafik app to find schedules and buy tickets. To go to Donsö, you need a ticket for area A (go to all islands in the archipelago)

Wishing you a wonderful trip to Donsö Viewpoint South !