Island of Hamneskär

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The tiny island of Hamneskär is located off Marstrand on the Swedish west coast.
It got its name because the extremely hazardous waters surrounding the island inspired seafarers to read the Lord’s Prayer - Pater Noster in Latin - when their ships approached the dangerous reefs.
The lighthouse was constructed in 1868 and given the name Pater Noster as a tribute to the sailors’ prayers.

Guests arrive by rib boat from Marstrand or Gothenburg, and are offered back-to-nature pursuits such as sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, cookery lessons and meditation in the lighthouse itself. Short story writing is encouraged, and the quiet ‘gunpowder cabin’ offers the ideal writing den. Guests can also try deep-sea fishing and cooking their catch.