Kungälv Travel Guide

 Sjalen Says:  A wonderful place in the archipelago outside Kungälv, Marstrand is the major sailing centre in west coast Sweden and where you will find yachts you would have to rob a bank to be able to afford, but where you can also just relax, walking around on cliffs overlooking the... 

 Sjalen Says:  From 1679-80, this is a nice little church, primarily famous for being where author Pär Lagerkvist (see my Växjö page) got married. It has a nice position in Kungälv's old square, close to the fortress. 

 Sjalen Says:  Outside the fortress is this stone to commemorate a meeting in 1101 between the Norwegian king Magnus Barefoot, Swedish king Inge Stenkilsson and Danish king Erik Ejegod who wanted peace in their region. 

 Sjalen Says:  Bohus fortress, started by king Haakon Magnusson in 1308, was the gateway to Norway from the south. If you want to get more of an idea of its impressive size, have a look at the travelogue below. In 1346, St Bridget stayed here for a while and even had one of her... 

 Sjalen Says:  A bit of a misnomer since the old town was further down the river, but this is the oldest part of what is today the town centre. Not far from the fortress, you stroll here when you move between it and the shopping area. Have a look at the second travelogue below to see more... 

 Spader Says:  Walk through the old parts and combine it with a walk by the river Nordre Älv. Wonderful on a sunny day! 

 Sjalen Says:  Growing up in Gothenburg, I have never had to stay here so don't ask me about the interior. However, it is by a lovely setting along Nordre River and with a view towards Bohus Fortress. This is sometimes exploited in that they have medieval dinners and the like in the little... 

 Sjalen Says:  In the green house in the far distance lies what is probably Kungälv's best restaurant. Adjacent to it is a shop with delicatessen and in summer, there are barbecue evenings. I never had time to try it out myself this time but the menu looks gorgeous and the setting is great... 

 Spader Says:  After a walk trough the local suburbia, take a jump into the woods and experience a typical forest of the westcoast (maybe even Sweden?). Take the local bus "Kungarundan" from the busstation to "Olseröd" and the final station. Walk trough the villa area across the street for...