Destination Guide: Kockhed (Västra Götaland County, Orust) in Sweden

Kockhed
in Orust of Västra Götaland County, Sweden

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Rock Carvings in Tanum (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
Grimeton Radio Station, Varberg (Unesco heritage, 84 mi)
Almösund marina gästhamn (marina, (14 mi)
Mollösund gästhamn (marina, (17 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 58.267 and 11.750 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 58° 16' 0" and E 11° 45' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:: Krona - SEK
Spoken languages:: Swedish, Northern Sami, Finnish
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:57 PM (Friday): Timezone: Europe/Stockholm; UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 8:03 am and 3:52 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Ouwenga
References: This place on Geonames.org

Current travel safety evaluation for Sweden in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sweden.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sweden. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Kockhed

Kockhed in Orust (Västra Götaland County) is located in Sweden about 238 mi (or 382 km) west of Stockholm, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kockhed is now 06:57 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Stockholm with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Kockhed, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Sweden is Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sweden is Rock Carvings in Tanum in a distance of 33 mi (or 54 km), North-West. We encountered 2 points of interest near this location.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Henan, Stenungsund, Uddevalla, Munkedal and Lysekil. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature	8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature	11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature	10°C / 49 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	90%
Air Pressure	1013 hPa
Wind Speed	Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Few clouds, covering 24% of sky
General Conditions	Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

4°C (39 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Sailing in Sweden with Najad 505 Okipik Part 1: Henån

Published: September 06, 2011
Length: 53:31 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Mozzodue

Mozzodue as "Steersman-Trainee" on a Najad 505 Sailing Yacht. Making a short trip around the Island of Bårholmen in the Fjord near Henån in May 2010, learning more about the "The Najad Way...

Buss 375 Henån - Uddevalla 2009

Published: September 26, 2009
Length: 19:02 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: biketommy999

Reser från Henån till Nötesund, Rotviksbro, Torp och Uddevalla i augusti 2009.

Najad factory tour

Published: December 03, 2010
Length: 30:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: scandyacht

Filmed afterhours, just as they were closing for the day.

Skola i en digital tid

Published: September 26, 2014
Length: 11:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Photosheep.se

Carl Heath föreläser i Ängåsskolan, Svanesund Orust kommun, 19 september 2014.

[SJ/Västtrafik] regional train from Strömstad and Munkedal to Göteborg C...

Published: December 28, 2008
Length: 30:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JuhaVnt

closing Uddevalla C. and is here seen crossing a level crossing. The driver is varning the car drivers by horn. There are several unguarded crossings on this line. Uddevalla, Sweden 28.12.2008.

U.S.ARMY Update 5 WIP

Published: May 05, 2009
Length: 36:46 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Viktor Hansson

This is a video sample showing one of the villages in my singleplayer map for Crysis. Watch it in HD for best quality. Video recording software: Fraps.

Buss 841 på Uddevallabron 2013

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 43:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: biketommy999

Bus 841 on Uddevalla bridge in Sweden in July 2013. Bus 841 goes between Lysekil and Gothenburg.

Basset Fauve at Unda beach

Published: February 26, 2012
Length: 04:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mattias Eriksson

Our Basset Fauve de Bretagne named Grebbas Qonrad, 8 months. Plays with Axel and Cevin at Unda Camp beach.

Tåbergsvägen 12, tomten del 3

Published: April 21, 2010
Length: 51:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hans Jonasson

Tåbergsvägen 12, tomten del 2

Published: April 21, 2010
Length: 26:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hans Jonasson

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