Fjallbacka, Sweden
Wake up call came early this morning, at a quarter past six, as we slipped through the pink granite skerries of western Sweden and anchored in the harbour of Fjallbacka. The skies were low and damp and grey and a fine misty rain was falling, but the quiet waters reflected the pretty steepled town and the yachts at anchor. We went ashore after breakfast and set off to see the Bronze Age rock carvings near Vitlycke. Known as the Tanum rock carvings, these three thousand year-old rock art galleries are regarded as some of the most important in Europe, and captivating to visitors and archaeologists alike with their representations of movement, ships at sea and people going about their lives.
While we were there, we had a look through the award-winning interpretive centre and the reproduction of a Bronze Age farm, and afterwards sought the warmth and shelter of the café, where a strong rich brew of Swedish coffee and cakes awaited.
After that it was back to the ship, and up-anchors for Copenhagen. We made good time through a smooth sea, the doorway to the Baltic, and enjoyed a quiet afternoon followed by drinks and the Captain’s farewell dinner. By then the sun had broken through the clouds, sparkling on the water and treating us all to a glorious sunset to conclude our last day of the voyage.
Wake up call came early this morning, at a quarter past six, as we slipped through the pink granite skerries of western Sweden and anchored in the harbour of Fjallbacka. The skies were low and damp and grey and a fine misty rain was falling, but the quiet waters reflected the pretty steepled town and the yachts at anchor. We went ashore after breakfast and set off to see the Bronze Age rock carvings near Vitlycke. Known as the Tanum rock carvings, these three thousand year-old rock art galleries are regarded as some of the most important in Europe, and captivating to visitors and archaeologists alike with their representations of movement, ships at sea and people going about their lives.
While we were there, we had a look through the award-winning interpretive centre and the reproduction of a Bronze Age farm, and afterwards sought the warmth and shelter of the café, where a strong rich brew of Swedish coffee and cakes awaited.
After that it was back to the ship, and up-anchors for Copenhagen. We made good time through a smooth sea, the doorway to the Baltic, and enjoyed a quiet afternoon followed by drinks and the Captain’s farewell dinner. By then the sun had broken through the clouds, sparkling on the water and treating us all to a glorious sunset to conclude our last day of the voyage.
