Attractions in Västra Götaland

Last year 2016 from Malmö to Gothenburg drove, thus the Kattegatleden. Absolutely family-friendly (my 8-year-old daughter has mastered this too). Great landscapes, small nice villages, always in the atmosphere of … read more

Gothenburg's market hall, the Stora Saluhallen, is just two minutes from the tourist information office on Kungstorget. In the market hall you can find among other things. Fruit, vegetables, meat, … read more

several crowns adorn the bridge

Has a special flair. This is also where the harbor mile begins and some old boats have been converted into bars

The Gustaf Adolfs Torg in Gothenburg is the representative square in the center of the Swedish west coast metropolis. In its center stands the oldest public work of art in … read more

Läckö Castle is one of the biggest attractions in Västergötland. The well-preserved baroque castle with roots from the Middle Ages is located on the tip of the island Kållandsö in … read more

The Gothenburg City Theater on Götaplatsen
When one speaks of the Gothenburg City Theater today, one means the building on Götaplatsen, which opened its doors in 1934 and still works … read more

The harbor promenade is a Wüscherschöner idyllic Holzweg on the water. When the weather is fine, you can go bird watching, see beautiful ships, go shopping or eat anything from … read more

THE HYDRO POWER PLANT OLIDAN
Hydroelectric power station Olidan is a hydroelectric power station on the Göta Älv river in Trollhättan. The power station was commissioned in 1910 and was Sweden's first state-owned hydroelectric power station.

Strategically well located and well-preserved fortifications.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, the rock sites of Tanum are among the most accomplished artistic expressions of prehistoric art in Northern Europe.

Very numerous and … read more

It is fantastically beautiful here and one of our highlights so far on our circular tour. The path through the forest and both above the cliffs and below is super beautiful

The church of Bohus-Malmön was built in 1796 - 1797 in Lysekil. When a new church was to be built in Lyskil in 1906, Malmön Municipality purchased the old church … read more

The Hojum and Olidan hydropower plants on the 32-meter-high Trollhättan Falls in the Göta älv, Sweden's most water-rich river, provide electricity. The Trollhatte Canal takes boat traffic around the waterfalls. read more

The foundation stone was laid in April 1593. The 82 m high tower is particularly striking.

The castle ruins are a nice destination or a great stopover. The old walls have a lot to tell, sometimes with bloodthirsty history, as the fortress was located in a … read more

The small round trip past the lighthouse is definitely worth it. Parking is everywhere, if you are not already starting out of the city.

Architecturally very interesting natural history museum with a complete living jungle in the middle of the city. Over several floors you criss-cross through the heights of a primeval forest, from … read more

ruins of a fortress. In 1308 the first wooden castle was built here.

Rugged landscape on the archipelago island Malmön, partly drawn by the degradation of granite rock. Hikers have immortalized themselves through interesting sculptures and cairns.