Community functions and services on Rörö

Rörö is a small island with a strong sense of community and great consideration for others. It has everything you need for everyday life – a school, shop, harbour, healthcare and volunteer rescue services. Life here is characterised by closeness, commitment and a willingness to help each other. Together, the islanders keep traditions alive and the community strong.

The Post Office

Mail and parcels on Rörö All postal services on Rörö are located at ICA Rörö – Affärn, where you will find both post boxes and parcel delivery. When you receive a parcel or registered letter, you will receive notification as usual via text message, email or postcard, and you can […]

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Elderly care on Rörö

Rörö belongs to the northern home care area in Öckerö municipality, and elderly care here is adapted to the island’s specific conditions.

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The harbour

Rörö has a harbour for the island’s residents with facilities and equipment for boat owners. There is a boat lift, mast crane, washdown pad, environmental station, marine fuel station and storage facilities on land. The harbour is used year-round for launching and hauling out boats.

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Rörö fire department

Rörö has a volunteer fire brigade that functions as the island’s fire and rescue service. The brigade consists of around eight people who respond to alarms and handle fires, accidents and other emergencies on the island. Since Rörö does not have a 24-hour manned fire station, the brigade is an important safety resource for the residents.

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Environmental station

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Glasigloo – recycling

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Waste management Guest harbour

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Port office – guest harbour

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SSRS – The Sea Rescue Station at Rörö

Rörö has a long tradition of sea rescue. The station was established here in 1917, one of the first on the west coast with a permanent crew during the winter months. For over a hundred years, volunteers on the island have been saving lives at sea, and their commitment is […]

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The Ferry

Ferry company / Nordöleden Rörö is reached via Nordöleden, a road and passenger ferry route operated by Trafikverket Färjerederiet between Burö, Knippla, Hyppeln and Rörö. Västtrafik From Burö ferry terminal, buses continue on to Hönö, Öckerö and central Gothenburg. The service is operated by Västtrafik and is coordinated with the […]

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The school

Preschool & school on Rörö Rörö has an integrated operation where preschool, school and after-school care are run in the same building. Children from 1 year of age up to Year 3 attend here, which creates a close bond between the different activities. The preschool is located in Rörö IF’s […]

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Recycling – glass, plastic, metal, cardboard and paper.

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Tippen

The tip / recycling centre on Rörö Rörö has a staffed recycling centre – often called “Tippen” – where both residents and visitors can drop off various types of waste and recyclable materials. Among other things, combustible and non-combustible waste, electronics, hazardous waste, scrap metal, corrugated cardboard and more are […]

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Rörö preschool and school

Rörö has an integrated operation where preschool, school and after-school care are run in the same building. Children from 1 year of age up to Year 3 attend here, which creates a close bond between the different activities.

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The Barracks

Rörö IF’s meeting, party and overnight accommodation premises Are you looking for a place for a camp, training weekend or school trip? At Rörö IF, you can rent Baracken – a spacious meeting place that is perfect for both activities and overnight stays. Baracken, located in the harbour at Bynsvägen […]

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