No, but there are parking spaces for the public in the immediate area around pick-up points. Refer to Google Maps and plan your time to find parking, especially during peak season. There are more guests on the rib boat and we appreciate that everyone respects the agreed departure time.
There are Grundéns raincoats, sou'westers (rain hats), and Grundéns fishing clothes available to borrow on the island.
Five double rooms for a maximum of 2 people per room. Three triple rooms for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children per room. Bagarstugan (mini suite) for max 2 adults. All rooms have a double bed that can be separated into single beds, except in the Bakery Cottage which cannot be separated. We also offer Lighthouse Residence where you book a private part of the Lighthouse Master Residence with several rooms and private bathroom, perfect for larger parties. Email us for more information.
The summer café is open from July to mid-August, when the weather is nice. We post current opening hours on Instagram and Facebook, follow us there. Everyone is welcome to the extent of capacity in our small harbor, however, max 2h harbor place. It is a small guest harbor and a rotating visitor opportunity is needed. It is not possible to book a berth. Respect the RESERVED place in the harbor, it is dedicated to the business. If you want to be on the island for a full day to sunbathe and swim, we ask you to dock at the rocks and consider the island as a regular natural harbor.
Yes, as long as there is space in the port and it is safe to dock. When you book your hotel room, we'll give you information on port depths and tips on the best way to enter the port. Please let us know 3h before your planned arrival time. We will then have time to free up a place in the harbour for you, help you with the docking and welcome you to the island. Please note the cancellation conditions.
We have the possibility to open up the island and the hotel all year round, for group bookings, conferences and events for up to 150 guests.
The hotel is open from February to November and offers different packages depending on the season. You can find available dates in our online booking. If your preferred date is not available in the calendar, you are always welcome to email your request and we will review the possibilities. For conference and group bookings, we have the opportunity to open up the island all year round both weekdays and weekends.
It does, as long as we have received information well in advance so that we can handle all the logistics of buying food and transporting it to the island. Ideally, we would like to receive the information at least one week before the arrival date.
We offer different accommodation packages but your stay always includes RIB transportation round trip, breakfast, dinner, guided tour of the island, bathrobe, towel & slippers, sauna and heated hot tubs.
Crossing with RIB from Rönnäng, on Tjörn gives a smoother crossing. The skerries shade the sea which influences the sea to behave somewhat calmer.
In our Lighthouse keeper's rooms overlooking the courtyard, dogs are welcome. In order to preserve our beautiful island as a nature reserve, we would like to remind you that dogs must be kept on a leash throughout their stay. We also ask that dogs are not taken into public areas such as the Lighthouse Master's living room or dining room, where dogs are not welcome. However, the boathouse is a place where dogs are welcome and can relax. We also want to inform you that it is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the dog has a life jacket on the RIB tour. This is to ensure a safe and secure transportation.
During the summer period, you can book day trips via our online booking system. You can also contact the island's partners directly, with skippers who are guaranteed to have a port berth and the right skipper and certificates on the boats. These are www.head4waves.se +46 (0)709- 72 95 81 and www.marstrandtransport.se +46 (0)708 39 47 41.
You are asked to pack in soft, waterproof or unopened bags, as both the boat and helicopter have limited cargo space. On the RIB boat there are flotation suits / life jackets to borrow. Remember to wear shoes that can withstand a little wetness and pack an extra pair for changing on the island. Bring hats & mittens and swimwear, depending on the season.
There is equipment such as flotation suits & life jackets on board in different sizes that are lent by the skipper. Life jackets for children and the need for larger sizes such as XXXL should be notified when booking. We recommend to bring a hat and mittens in cold weather and wear waterproof shoes on board. If you bring your dog, it is the owner's responsibility to bring a life jacket for the dog.
No, to reach us, please contact us by email reservations@paternoster.se or contact directly the island's partners with skippers who are guaranteed to have port facilities and the right ship's officers and certificates on the boats. These are www.head4waves.se +46 (0)709- 72 95 81 and www.marstrandtransport.se +46 (0)708 39 47 41.
Transportation is at desired speed - the guest decides. On board are life jackets, life jackets and goggles depending on the season. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring an extra pair to the island as there is a risk of splashing water. As there are more guests on board, everyone appreciates that you respect the agreed departure time. If you arrive with car, we ask you to plan extra time to find parking in the area. If there is a need for larger flotation suits such as XXXL, the skipper wishes to take part in the booking.
The island is about 15-20min by RIB whether you come from Tjörn from the north or Marstrand from the south.
You can choose between RIB boat from Marstrand or Rönnäng or helicopter service from Säve Airport / Landvetter Airport. We arrange pre-ordered pick up with VIP Car Service and hotel transport via our partners with skippers who are guaranteed to have a harbor berth and the right ship's officer and certificate on the boats.
Yes, we offer overnight conferences, conferences with activities, day conferences and corporate events according to your wishes. Conference and group bookings are made on the island all year round. Read more under "Conference" or email your conference request directly to reservations@paternoster.se
Yes. There are also Pater Noster yoga mats, hats, caps and polo shirts made from Tencel and Seaqual Ocean Waste materials. Together for a clean ocean! If you also want to be an ambassador for the ocean, email us at reservations@paternoster.se to buy a shirt. Available in women & men in different sizes.
There are Pater Noster yoga mats that can be borrowed or purchased to do yoga on the rocks or in the lighthouse. We have fishing rods that can be borrowed to try your luck fishing from the island and snorkeling equipment from Poseidon that gives the opportunity to see beautiful seaweed, fish and shellfish under the sea surface.
The menu consists of some standard dishes that are always available and some dishes that change every week depending on the ingredients and catch. The summer café is open July and weekends in August in good weather. For current times, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook or contact us by email / phone.
Yes, as long as there is space in the port and it is safe to dock. The guest harbour has a maximum of 2h for visits. It is a small guest port and a rotating visitor facility is needed. It is not possible to book a berth. Please RESERVE the space in the harbour, it is dedicated to the business. If you wish to be on the island to sunbathe and swim, we ask you to moor at the rocks and consider the island as a normal natural harbour.
Yes, we welcome pre-booked dinner guests in the company of at least 6 adults. If children are in the same party, we offer a nice customized 3-course children's menu. When booking, we will ask for prepayment via invoice or swish.
No, you do not. If you find on the same day that you cannot use your boat out to the island Hamneskär and you cancel your stay, you will be charged the full value of the stay excluding drinks. In the case of booked arranged transport, if our skipper considers that it is not suitable to enter the port of Hamneskär due to strong winds, the guest is entitled to have the booking made and can be used at a later date during one year from the date of confirmation of the booking. See more information "Conditions"
We have arranged a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet. This means you can get compensation if your trip is canceled or interrupted if we become insolvent.
The gift card is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Yes, you can pay for your booking with your American Express via payment link and use the card for purchases on the island.
To maintain the standard we want to offer our guests requires good planning and preparation. Raw materials must be purchased and transported out to the island in good time, the chef needs to prepare - fish must be caught, shrimps must be trawled, crayfish must be caught, seaweed must be harvested. We want to ensure a culinary experience for our guests, as much as our own sustainable business operations.
See our cancellation policy on the 'Terms and conditions' page.
A travel cot and high chair are available for use.
We are able to open up the island and hotel for group bookings, events and conferences all year round. Our private accommodation packages are available February-November. Our summer restaurant is open July-August.
No, it varies. The baker's cottage (mini suite) has its own shower and toilet. The teacher's room (no. 6) has a private toilet and sink in the room, and access to a shared bathroom with shower. Other rooms have access to a shared bathroom shared with 2 other rooms. There is also an outdoor shower on the island.
2 adults and 2 children in the lighthouse master's room // 2 adults in the lighthouse keeper's room // 2 adults in the Bakery Cottage, mini-suite. We have 9 rooms with a total of 24 beds.
There are 9 rooms on the island with a total of 24 beds divided into 5 double rooms for a maximum of 2 adults / 3 family rooms for 2 adults and 2 children / The Bakery Cottage (mini suite) for 2 adults. All rooms have Twin beds that can be separated into 2 single beds, except in the Bakery Cottage where there is a King size bed that cannot be separated.
You are welcome to visit the lighthouse and its exhibition, the entrance fee is paid on site. The other buildings are for the operation and its overnight guests. Respect their privacy by keeping your distance from the house and courtyard. The right of public access applies on the island, but also the right to privacy around the buildings. There is an information board in the harbor.
The island offers four unique conference rooms in historical settings and different sizes. Read more about facilities and capacity under the Conference tab.
