Seaside living in Strömstad
Located just north of Strömstad, Lervik offers fabulous Swedish seaside living - close to shopping, beaches and all the joys of urban living.
Just across the border, you can enjoy the Swedish archipelago in Lervik
A little over an hour’s drive from Oslo, just across the Swedish border, you'll find the holiday paradise of Lervik.
Take a refreshing morning dip in the water to the sound of lapping waves or perhaps you prefer to dive, cycle or fish for crabs? With its marina, playground, sand beach and beautiful surroundings, Lervik has all the ingredients for enjoying the lazy days of summer by the sea.
Plenty of shopping in Nordby
A short drive away, you'll find the large Nordby Shoppingcenter, home to almost all the most popular Swedish and Norwegian brands. And if you're interested in a more urban experience, it’s no more than 25 kilometres to the centre of Strömstad.
It's also only a short distance to beautiful spots along the Norwegian coast, such as Skjærhalden, Tisler, Herføl and Halden, and to the picturesque Kosterøyene on the Swedish side of the border for those who love to explore.
In other words, you'll find everything you need for wonderful seaside living in Lervik just outside of Strömstad.
Facts and figures about the Nordby shopping centre
Nordby Shoppingcenter is one of Sweden’s largest shopping centres, but up to 90 percent of its customers are actually Norwegians.
Visit the Nordby ShoppingcenterAbout Lervik and Strömstad
Location
Lervik is located in the municipality of Strømstad in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, just west of the Svinesund Bridge.
Population
Approx. 60 in Lervik (2015). Approx. 13,500 in Strömstad Municipality (2024).
Services
Only a two-minute drive from Lervik is the Nordby Köpcentrum, home to one of Sweden’s largest shopping centres, a pharmacy and several restaurants and grocery stores.
Holiday in Lervik
A new jetty has been built in Lervik where holiday home owners can purchase a private yacht space. The area also has a sand beach and nice swimming areas, as well as a playground. It is also a short distance to Strömstad Spa & Resort from Lervik, home to fantastic spa facilities and an 18-hole golf course.
Public transportation
Strømstad has bus connections to Oslo via Ås, Moss and Sarpsborg. You can also take a train to Halden and a bus from there, or a ferry from Sandefjord to Strömstad.
To get to Lervik, you can take the bus to Nordby Köpcenter, which is around two kilometres away.