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Pater Noster is an award-winning lighthouse hotel on a secluded island at the far end of the Bohuslän archipelago on Sweden’s west coast. The boat ride from Marstrand is part of the experience, and once you arrive, the lighthouse, the food, the nature, and island life await you.
Here, we live on the island’s and the sea’s terms. The weather, the wind, and the season set the tone, and every stay takes on its own rhythm.
Come along and experience life on the island.
12:00 p.m. Departure by RIB from Marstrand
Alternatively, 12:30 p.m. from Rönnäng.
12:20 p.m. Arrival at Pater Noster
Alternatively, 12:50 p.m. from Rönnäng.
1:00 p.m. Lunch
After lunch
. Check-in and time to settle in on the island.
2:30 p.m. Guided tour of Pater Noster and a visit to the lighthouse.
Afternoon
: Time to enjoy the island at your own pace, with swimming in the sea, warm saltwater baths, the sauna, fishing, snorkeling, a visit to the lighthouse, or finding your own spot on the cliffs.
6:30 p.m. Champagne in the historic wine cellar.
7:00 p.m. Dinner.
Wake up to the sound of the sea. Watch the sunrise from the lighthouse, take a morning swim, enjoy a sauna, or just stay in bed a little longer.
8:00 a.m. The coffee is ready.
9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
Then there’s another day to look forward to at Pater Noster, or—when it’s time to head home—the journey back across the sea.
The trip out to the island is an experience in itself. Out on the fjord, you’ll see Carlsten Fortress in Marstrand slowly fade away to the east as your gaze turns westward. Then it appears on the horizon—the king of lighthouses, Pater Noster.
As we pull into the small harbor, the story begins of the lighthouse and the people who lived here, subject to the whims of the sea and nature. During a guided tour, you’ll get to know the island, the houses, and the small lighthouse community, and climb the 32-meter-tall lighthouse, with the Bohuslän archipelago stretching out all around you.
Then let the island set the pace. Here, there’s room for both community and tranquility. Find your spot on the cliffs, settle in with a book, or simply pause to take in the sea and the horizon.
The water we use at Pater Noster is desalinated and purified seawater. We consider it the island’s luxury item. Even the coffee has been carefully selected—an organic, light-roasted bean from a small roastery in Gothenburg, chosen to complement our water.
As evening approaches, we gather in the old wine cellar for champagne. Dinner is served wherever the weather permits—in the Lighthouse Keeper’s dining room, in the Sjöboden, or out in the courtyard. The sea is ever-present, even on our plates, with ingredients and flavors from Sweden’s west coast.
After dinner, enjoy the island’s coffee—or perhaps something stronger in the Lighthouse Keeper’s lounge. Then let the evening unfold at its own pace.
And the next morning, it all starts over again—but the island is never quite the same. The light, the wind, and the sea have changed.
There are no filters here. Just the ocean, the weather, and a place that changes from day to day.
The historic lighthouse dwelling from 1868 was home to generations of lighthouse families for over 100 years.
In 2020, the lighthouse residence underwent a gentle renovation and is today transformed into an award-winning boutique hotel offering nine individually decorated rooms in an atmosphere characterized by sea and history.
With its proximity to Marstrand and only an hour from Gothenburg, Pater Noster is a spectacular venue for conferences, kick-offs and corporate events all year round.
From vision to reality, we help you tailor a stay based on your goals - safely, flexibly and creatively.
Would you like to book a private experience on a unique lighthouse island, together with your loved ones?
Our private island package offers an exclusive experience with accommodation for up to 18 people, private chef and personal service for a whole day. An unforgettable retreat away from everyday life.
Interested? Contact us and we will tell you more.
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Whether you are looking for the place for a birthday celebration, the annual trip with friends or the place where you say "yes" to your loved one, Pater Noster offers moments for all of life's great moments.
Contact us with your request and we will tell you more about the possibilities.
Get even closer to nature by booking our outdoor bed in connection with your room reservation.
Sleep under the open sky with sparkling stars and the moonlight as a frame. Sunset, sunrise, birdsong and the sound of the sea create a unique and romantic nature experience.
There is nothing that affects the natural light and there are no mosquitoes, snakes, ticks or mice.
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The old food cellar now serves as the island's wine cellar. Here we offer wine tasting with perhaps the best view in the world. The wine tastings are put together by our sommelier and are held at a relaxed level, where we usually focus more on conversations about wine and production than on looking for exact scents and aromas. Tasting can be booked in connection with a booking of at least 6 adults. Contact us via email for more information.
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We are proud to be part of the art initiative Tjörn - Island of Art, which offers a cultural experience in a magnificent natural environment. In addition to Pater Noster , the initiative includes the Nordic Watercolor Museum in Skärhamn, which shows international exhibitions all year round, and Skulptur i Pilane, where contemporary sculptures meet a historic landscape overlooking the sea. Together, world-class art experiences are created, which are united with the sea and the magnificent nature that makes up beautiful Tjörn.
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Paddle about 2h with a guide in a sea kayak among the islets around Pater Noster. Enjoy the salty winds as we gently glide through the Paternoster archipelago and its surrounding islands. Perhaps we will be joined by curious seals on the trip as we paddle along the coastal strip and explore the archipelago via small straits and bays where only a kayak can reach.
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Get a true West Coast experience with an ocean tour that can take from 1-3 hours. Experience all that the West Coast has to offer for the day and come with high expectations! Around Pater Noster there are seals, porpoises, artworks and sunsets that trigger each other depending on the weather and time of day. We travel in a rib boat and you decide the length of the trip, number of stops on the way and speed.
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One of the few remaining professional fishermen on Marstrand offers a unique experience for fishing enthusiasts. During the fishing season from May to October, he shows you his favorite fishing spots and shares his best tips for a successful fishing trip. Angling is popular and it is common to catch cod, mackerel, saithe, dogfish, butterfish and ling. The outer reefs around Pater Noster at a depth of 15-40 meters are usually the fishing area. During the lobster fishing season in October, there is a different type of fishing, where you can catch lobsters in traps placed on the seabed. A really exciting and educational activity for anyone who loves fishing and wants to discover the best fishing on the West Coast.
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Seals are fascinating animals that are known to be skilled hunters and spend most of the day hunting for fish and seafood. Our seal safari tour gives you a unique opportunity to learn more about these fascinating animals and see them in their natural environment. Come and experience it for yourself, and create memories for life!
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Meet our expert and marine biologist, learn how to harvest seaweed in the wild and experience tasting and cooking. Here you can learn all about seaweed, from its different species to its importance as a key part of the food of the future. We strongly believe that seaweed will play a crucial role in sustainable food production in the future. Group of at least 6 people.
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