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Land 24,9
°C Hav 12,2
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Medelvind ENE 3,6 m/s
Medelvind ENE 3,6 m/s
A friend for life
Wherever you are on Tjörn the sea is at hand. Fishing and freighting are standard procedure. The people of Tjörn are very aware of the fantastic possibilities the sea has to offer and are equally aware of the need to protect it against pollution and over fertilisation. This is one reason why certain coastal areas and much of the water surrounding Tjörn are included in the "Natura 2000" ecological network.
Tjörn is one of Sweden's most prominent shipping and fish produce municipalities. Trawlers work with modern day fishing technology. The major international freighting companies, harbours and shipyards together employ almost 1200 people. The Sjöfartsgymnasiet (merchant navy academy) in Skärhamn is one of only three in the country providing basic training for seamen. Skärhamn is Sweden's third largest home port for the merchant fleet. And Vallhamn is the third largest deep water harbour in the country, catering for, among other things, transocean traffic.
The sea does not only provide work but also leisure, for both locals and visitors. There a many boat places and nine guest harbours on the island, six of which are owned by the municipality and are run by associations. Most of the guest harbours fly the international environmental distinction, the Blue Flag, confirming good quality water, safety, service and environmental information. In 2009 there were 16 645 overnight stays at Tjörn's guest harbours, a new record. In addition, hosts of beautiful natural harbours all round the coast await your anchor.
Breviks Kile, Härön, Pater Nosterskärgården, Stigfjorden, Toftenäs and Säby kile are all classed as valued conservation areas according to an EU-directive.
The sea as a place of work
Tjörn is one of Sweden's most prominent shipping and fish produce municipalities. Trawlers work with modern day fishing technology. The major international freighting companies, harbours and shipyards together employ almost 1200 people. The Sjöfartsgymnasiet (merchant navy academy) in Skärhamn is one of only three in the country providing basic training for seamen. Skärhamn is Sweden's third largest home port for the merchant fleet. And Vallhamn is the third largest deep water harbour in the country, catering for, among other things, transocean traffic.
The sea as a playground
The sea does not only provide work but also leisure, for both locals and visitors. There a many boat places and nine guest harbours on the island, six of which are owned by the municipality and are run by associations. Most of the guest harbours fly the international environmental distinction, the Blue Flag, confirming good quality water, safety, service and environmental information. In 2009 there were 16 645 overnight stays at Tjörn's guest harbours, a new record. In addition, hosts of beautiful natural harbours all round the coast await your anchor.
There is no shortage of bathing places either, from isolated rocky areas and bays to those more suitable for children and adapted for disabled people. Summer on Tjörn is marked by bathing and sunshine and salty spray. Skagen became famous for its special light; we have it here also.
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