By bicycle
Cycling is an excellent way to get around the island, and bicycles can be taken on the ferry without any problems. Many people choose to leave their cars at the Burö ferry terminal and continue on foot or by bicycle – a simple and sustainable way to experience island life.
Cycling from Gothenburg to Rörö can be quite a journey, as the route runs along busy roads and passes industrial areas and refineries. In some parts, it is more like transport than a peaceful cycling adventure, but with the right attitude, it can be a unique experience: a road to the sea, with the pulse of the city behind you.
By car
The journey usually begins in Gothenburg, where you follow Route 155 west towards Öckerö. At Lilla Varholmen, there are free car ferries that take you over to Hönö and on through the islands.
Continue north to Burö ferry terminal on Hälsö – from there, take the Nordöleden ferry, which connects the islands of Knippla, Hyppeln and Rörö.
After a short trip with sea views, the ferry docks at Rörö harbour – the heart of the island and the natural starting point for visitors.
By bus
For those travelling without a car, it is easy to get here with Västtrafik.
Buses run regularly from Gothenburg Central Station (Nils Ericson Terminal) to Lilla Varholmen, where you board the ferry to Hönö.
From there, the journey continues by bus through the islands to Burö, and then by ferry out to Rörö.
The journey is smooth and scenic – you can see the entire archipelago passing by outside the window.
We recommend parking your car on Burö, as visitor parking on the island is limited. The built-up area of Rörö is small and it is quick and easy to get around on foot.
Guest harbour
For those arriving by boat, the guest harbour is a welcoming place offering a full range of services.
There is electricity, fresh water, showers, laundry facilities and a small shop nearby – and just a few steps away you will find restaurants, bathing spots and hiking trails.
For those arriving by motorhome, there are a few parking spaces directly to the right when you get off the ferry. These are run by the Guest Harbour and offer a convenient and close alternative for overnight stays.
The harbour is sheltered but still has a view of the open sea, and for many it is an obvious starting point for their stay on the island.
When you arrive
Rörö is a small island, and most things are within walking distance. From the harbour, you can reach the shop, hostel, nature reserve and bathing spots in just a few minutes.
There is no bridge connection, which is why the crossing feels like a little journey through time – from city to tranquillity, from everyday life to the sea.
