Bleket on Tjörn: Beach, Kayaking and Trails

Bleket combines days at the beach, trails through the landscape and activities on the water with special places to visit in the village. Blekets badplats is located in the southwest of Tjörn and offers a small sandy beach, rocks, a bathing jetty, a diving tower, a bathing platform and a toilet. This means you can organise your stay in very different ways depending on your plans for the day: you can spend time by the water, set off on a walk or choose Bleket as the starting point for a kayaking tour.

Swimming Area, Harbour and Experiences on the Water

The Kajaktiv Tjörn landing place in Bleket is a starting point for kayak hire for independent exploration, guided tours and courses. If you prefer a fixed route, you can follow “Paddla från Kajaktiv Tjörn”: the kayak route starts and ends at Kajaktiv in Bleket. This gives you a choice of different ways to enjoy the water without having to limit your stay to a single activity.

The harbour is also part of the local orientation. The sauna run by Blekets fritidsförening is located at Bleket harbour on the way to the swimming area. There are parking spaces at the harbour. In summer, the leisure association Blekets fritidsförening organises swimming lessons at Blekets badplats. For families, this seasonal appointment can be a concrete point to consider when planning their trip; the rest of the time can be spent freely around the beach, rocks and bathing jetty.

Trails over the Hills and Through Bleket

Ingemars stig runs from the swimming area over the hills to the east as far as “Gruvan” in the middle of Bleket. The trail therefore offers a different perspective on the village than spending time directly by the water. If you would like to include both a swimming area and a route through the landscape in your travel plans, you can consider this trail as a separate activity. The exact combination of experiences remains up to your plans for the day.

Getting There and Finding Your Way Around

Blekets badplats can be reached via the Bleket hamnplan bus stop. For questions about destinations in the surrounding area, you can find a certified InfoPoint at Lottas Bak&Form Surdegsbageri, close to your destination. The knowledgeable staff can help with simple questions and provide brochures and maps. This is particularly useful if you would like to gather further ideas locally without planning your entire stay in advance.

Sourdough and a Local Touch

Lottas Bak&Form Surdegsbageri is located by the sea at the far end of Bleket on Tjörn. It offers artisan sourdough bread, pastries, filled sandwiches and pizza. The focus is on sourdough and local ingredients. The bakery therefore adds a culinary stop to your itinerary that you can plan independently of whether the day is devoted to swimming, a kayaking tour or a walk over the hills.

Which Accommodation Location Suits Your Stay?

A holiday apartment in Bleket is worth considering if you want to organise your holiday around the local experiences: the swimming area, Kajaktiv Tjörn, Ingemars stig, the harbour and the InfoPoint offer different ideas for your days. When making your choice, check whether the location suits your personal priorities – such as water activities, walks, seasonal swimming lessons or independent catering with bread, pastries and pizza from the sourdough bakery. Bleket is therefore particularly interesting for travellers who want to combine nature, activity and local discoveries.

More Local Pages

More local pages: Kyrkesund, Viks Ödegärde, Hakenäset, Klövedal, Rönnäng, Myggenäs, Kållekärr and Höviksnäs.

For the higher-level travel overview: Tjörn.