September 22 marks the start of the lobster season in West Sweden when visitors have the chance to enjoy one of the most memorable experiences on offer in West Sweden – lobster safaris. Hotels along the coast, such as Handelsman Flink, located on Flaton island, runs lobster safaris in which guests can join a fishing boat to help harvest the lobsters before returning to the hotel to help cook their supper. Two-day packages here cost 3,500 SEK (approx. £297) pp. This includes lunch on arrival, the lobster safari, one night’s B&B (two sharing a double room), and use of the hotel’s jacuzzi and sauna. Call +46 304 550 51 (www.handelsmanflink.se). For information about other hotels offering lobster safaris visit www.westsweden.com.