Tourism. Sweden's West Coast

    Sweden  1974.06.07

    In issue: Stamp(s): 5    Booklet(s): 1   

    Issued in: booklets of 5 stamps (as one set)

  • Number by catalogue:  Michel: 858   Yvert: 837   Scott: 1091  

    Perforation type: 12 ¾x12 ¾

    Subject:

    65 öre. Fishing village Mollösund*

    Additional:

    *Mollösund is an old fishing village, located on the southwest tip of Orust Municipality in the outer archipelago of Sweden’s west coast.

    Records of permanent settlements date back to the early 16th century. The traditionally predominant catches were herring and the common ling, used mostly to prepare the dish lutefisk. During the latter part of the 19th century, approximately 30 sailing ships berthed in Mollösund transported raw materials to and from the region, including coal, iron, and salt.

    Commercial fishing from Mollösund has all but shut down in recent years, but preparation of lutefisk with imported products still occurs on a small scale.

    The area is home to approximately 277 year-round residents and is a popular tourist destination during the summer months.