The municipality includes Sweden's third largest island Orust and some other small adjacent islets.

Sigfrid Edstrom, Former president of the IOC, Industrialist & Chairman of the Sweden-America Foundation, was born here The island Orust has a land area of 346 square kilometres (134 sq mi), Sweden's fourth largest island.

Historically, the area has been inhabited for thousands of years, as evident by ancient remains such as tombs, grave fields and rock carvings.

Its shipyard is located in Ellös, on the north-west part of the island, and it has a significant export of sailing boats.

A nature reserve called Morlanda features a lookout point that offers a good overview of the area.