Kustlinjen

Kustlinjen, translating to "the coastline" in Swedish, is a term used primarily in Swedish-language contexts to describe the geographic zone where land meets sea, or to designate a coastal route or project. It is not a single formal entity; rather, its meaning depends on context and locality. In geography, kustlinjen denotes the dynamic interface shaped by tides, waves, weather, and human activity, extending along the Baltic Sea and the North Sea for Sweden and along adjacent coasts in the Nordic countries.

In planning and tourism, the phrase appears in guides and local initiatives as a descriptive label for scenic coastal stretches, cycling or driving routes, and cultural itineraries. Municipalities may adopt a local "Kustlinjen" branding to attract visitors or to coordinate coastal preservation, harbor developments, and flood- and erosion-management measures. The concept emphasizes landscapes such as beaches, rocky shores, archipelagos, cliffed coastlines, and coastal wetlands, as well as maritime cultures and communities linked to the sea.

Environmental considerations include coastal erosion, sea-level rise, habitat protection for seabirds and marine life, and the balance between tourism development and conservation. Because "Kustlinjen" is not standardized, exact boundaries vary by source and project.

See also: coastline, coastal geography, coastal tourism, regional planning.