TanumStrand: Active relaxation at one of Sweden’s largest spa resorts

On the rocky Swedish west coast, in the archipelago around Fjällbacka and Grebbestad, you will find TanumStrand, a spa hotel and resort where you don’t have to request an ocean-view room – it is almost guaranteed.

With the ocean on its doorstep and exciting new things to discover every day, TanumStrand is the ultimate destination for summer holidays, conferences, and weekend getaways. Here is time to both relax and activate yourself during your stay, with a broad range of cottages and rooms to choose from. “When guests arrive, many are surprised by how big the resort is! And fair enough, not many places can host this number of guests – at the moment we welcome up to 800 guests,” says Ewa Svensson, marketing and sustainability director at TanumStrand Spa and Resort.

The region Bohuslän is becoming increasingly popular, amongst Swedes but also international visitors. “Bohuslän has such a beautiful rugged coastline, and it’s actually not far from Norway,” says Svensson. “The area is attractive for staycation but also the new trend coolcation, where visitors want to experience a more comfortable climate than the heatwaves in southern Europe.”

Resort with riviera vibes

The resort has undergone a major renovation in two phases and can now offer newly renovated cottages and hotel rooms, as well as a new lobby, reception and BeachClub DockSide – for the ultimate Riviera vibe, only a few steps from the sea and the guest port. “It’s like coming to a new hotel,” smiles Svensson. “We have lots of space where you can mingle and hang out, play shuffle board, enjoy a bite to eat, and just relax. We also have a VIP section at the beach club, with access to the outdoor pool.”

TanumStrand has a fantastic spa area. The fully equipped SPA Horisont includes saunas, a warm pool, a range of massages and facial treatments, warming stone beds, a relaxation room with a bar, and even a Champagne pool – a smaller, outdoor pool with small bubbles resembling the beverage. The spa has an age limit of 16, however, the family pool Stora Blå offers fun for the whole family with an indoor pool and water slides.

Also, the spa has seen some upgrades, with a new outdoor pool and a bistro with parasols and a roofed area, to be used all year around. Phase three of the renovation is planned to start this autumn, and will include a larger lobby area with a bar, as well as new hotel rooms.

Enjoy seafood at its best

Many guests come for the culinary experience and the star of the show is seafood. TanumStrand offers activities such as oyster safari, a great way to see the Nordic waters and to taste the oysters of course. In fact, oysters of nearby Grebbestad are protected by the EU origin protection, similar to Champagne and Parma ham, which reinforces Grebbestad as the oyster capital.

Lobster trawling is also a popular activity during autumn, and quite an exotic one too. ”With our lobster weekend package, you will take the boat out to sea in the morning, hang with some real fishermen, hopefully catch lots of lobsters, and enjoy a delicious three-course meal with lobster afterwards. This really is the black gold of the sea!”

TanumStrand tempts with fantastic meals in several restaurants onsite with a focus on seasonal products, local delicacies, and sustainability. Amongst the praised restaurants is Latitude 58°, where you can have breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as a seafood buffet most Fridays.

Boost for body and soul

At TanumStrand, you can truly experience the four seasons of the west coast, and the knowledgeable and capable staff will guide you through the best activities, dinner options, and events. After some relaxation by the pool, in the sauna, or on the massage table, you can venture out to explore the many activities available.

“You can go hiking, running, cycling, golfing, and of course swimming – in the summertime and throughout the rest of the year,” adds Svensson. This autumn sees a number of themed weekend packages such as Fit 4 Fun, which promises a boost for body and soul, as well as a magical yoga weekend with Yogaheart. Also, this year Tanum municipality celebrates 30 years on the UNESCO World Heritage list, so take the opportunity to see the rock carvings which are considered an outstanding example of Bronze Age art of the highest quality.

Guests are encouraged to enjoy the many activities available at and around the resort, but also to take time to wind down, relax, and relish some me time. Overlooking the barren cliffs, salty sea, and stormy skies, this grand venue invites you to combine activity with relaxation, all year round.

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