Danish-Swedish hiking enthusiast and author Maria Mellander talks about the West Swedish archipelago north of Gothenburg, drawing on 35 summers spent there. She is also the founder of the hiking company Happy Hike and wrote the guidebook Skærgårdsvandring, published in 2023.
The talk offers inspiration and practical tips for planning your own weekend or holiday in the archipelago, along with its distinctive nature, cliff landscapes and views over the Skagerrak, and the historical ties to Denmark. No prior knowledge is needed, so it suits anyone curious about nature, rest and travel inspiration close to home.








































































