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Liseberg Göteborg

42 Reviews ... or on second thoughts, best maybe tie it up again, so it won't be in your face when you enjoy the rides at the amusement park in Gothenburg, called Liseberg! Liseberg is the biggest amusement...

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Riverside & canals Göteborg

41 Reviews The colourful Utkiken is probably Goteborg's best known landmark. The lipstsick shaped building was completed in 1989 and designed by Ralph Erskine and Heikki Särg. At 86 metres it includes a cafe...

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Götaplatsen & Art Museum Göteborg

26 Reviews Great art gallery, much better than I thought it was going to be...website etc doesn't do it justice (couldn't get the english version to work). Quite large and a great impressionist/modern art...

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Fish Church Göteborg

10 Reviews The Fish Church (Fesekekorka) is the fish and sea food market of Goteborg. The building was opened in 1874 and resembles a church. It was an architectural experiment of military man Victor von...

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Avenyn Göteborg

14 Reviews If you are in Göteborg for any amount of time, you are sure to find yourself on the Avenyn (the Avenue) at least once, if not more. Formally called Kungsportsavenyn, it is the main street running...

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Haga quarters and Church Göteborg

20 Reviews Okay, if there only is one place you'll take your girlfriend/boyfriend for a romantic walk, Haga is the place! The Haga quarter is a small area, but you won't need anything more. The streets are small...

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Universeum Göteborg

11 Reviews Universeum is unlike any other place I have ever been to. It shows you the world and teaches you about it. Universeum has different 'zones' - take the 'elevator' up to the top floor and then work...

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Volvo Göteborg

7 Reviews Volvo was born in Göteborg in 1927, and this excellent museum is dedicated to all things Volvo; cars, trucks, buses, and engines for airplanes and rockets. The museum takes you through the history of...

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Älvsborg Fortress Göteborg

7 Reviews This 17th century fortress is located at the mouth of the Göta River and has a fascinating history. The island boasts a café, dungeons and a period church. Don't miss the big cannonball on one of...

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Downtown Göteborg

20 Reviews A museum giving you the history of medicine from the Antiques until today, always with some exhibition on a hot topic. The permanent collections are from the 18th century and onwards and show hospital...

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Marstrand Göteborg

5 Reviews The bus to here takes about an hour. You'd love the scenery as you approach the water & see all the boats, etc. Next, you jump onto a ferry (using that same 24-hour ticket) to cross over to the...

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Slottsskogen & Natural History Museum Göteborg

13 Reviews Blue Chip Cafe. It has wi-fi, high speed internet ,coffee and a good selection of teas. This place has a serene and quite a friendly atmosphere, having difficuilty understanding swedish they are more...

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Trädgårdsföreningen Göteborg

10 Reviews I have to admit that although I see the Botanic Garden in Gothenburg a lot, it's only on my way to a new football game... This because the garden is situated next to the football stadium Gamla...

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Maritiman Maritime Centre Göteborg

11 Reviews Unfortunately I was feeling REALLY tired and my feet were killing me by the time I reached this museum at Lilla Bomen so I decided I'd go back the next day if I had time, which in the end I didn't.....

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Archipelagos Göteborg

11 Reviews There are several tips already for the Archipelago on VT. It is a very nice area and I have to say that you didn't see Göteborg if you miss this. If you go there you can use the tram ticket for the...

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Maritime Museum / Sjöfartsmuseet Göteborg

8 Reviews The Sailor's Tower was erected to commemorate the sailor's who lost their lives at sea during the First World War. On top of the Sailor's Tower there is a figure of the sailor's wife. The 62 m tall...

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Opera Göteborg

14 Reviews Goteborg's Opera House was inaugurated in 1994. It was built after plans of the architect Jan Izikowitz and is nowadays one of the most modern buildings in the city. The classical style auditorium has...

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Botanical Gardens Göteborg

13 Reviews The Botanical Garden was conceived and planned by the municipality of Gothenburg (Göteborg) in the 1910's as a botanical garden with an extra emphasis on horticulture. The area in total is 175...

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East India ship Göteborg

4 Reviews Few things in life interests me so much as history (well okay, except for sport, travels, party and girls...:) ), but there are limits for how interesting it can be. A lot of years ago some persons...

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Kronhuset & Kronhusbodarna Göteborg

6 Reviews The whole block was originally built for the army as a warehouse. The big red building was built in 1642-54 in dutch style. 1660 there was a parliment in the building that Charles X summond for....

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Other churches Göteborg

9 Reviews The Christinae Church (Christinae kyrka) is Goteborg's German church. It was inaugurated in 1648 and named after queen Kristina. After a fire the church was rebuilt in 1748. The 42 bells were...

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Fortresses Göteborg

6 Reviews The Crown Fortlet (Skansen Kronan) is one of the three fortresses which were built during the 17th century to protect Goteborg. Nowadays it houses a military museum of uniforms and weapons. The Crown...

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New Ullevi Stadium Göteborg

6 Reviews The New Ullevi is a bit wrong to say, since the huge stadium in Gothenburg was built for the World Cup 1958. But it was no matter what more new than Old Ullevi, which was built in the beginning of the...

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Domkyrkan / Göteborg Cathedral Göteborg

6 Reviews What to do when the city's biggest church has burnt down, twice? Build it up again, of course. Domkyrkan (the cathedral) is the result of those two fires (1721 and 1802) and is today the biggest...

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Other excursions Göteborg

5 Reviews August Abrahamsson's home is a shining example of the interior design of the late 19th century. The castle holds handicraft and woodwork exhibitions, Midsummer celebrations and a Christmas market. The...

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Marstrand

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Split over two islands the little town of Marstrand is a place that seems to attract the crowds and especially the ones that love sailing. But there is much more to Marstrand then only its harbour and of course amazing amount of sailing boats. The most attractive part of the divided town of Marstrand is without a doubt the part that is on the island of Marstrandsön. And the only way to reach this is by boat or ferry. The ferry only takes a few minutes though: by the time you get on the ferry, you might as well start walking off again, because you are already arrived at Marstrandsön ;-)The boulevard is relatively busy, and this is where you can find most restaurants and shops. But to discover the beauty (in my opinion) of Marstrand, you have to take the effort and walk a bit. And the walk would be mainly uphill! On almost the highest point of the island you can visit the historical...

Fornbyn Skara

by Elena77

At the Fornbyn (open air museum) of Skara you can find around 30 old houses of different eras which have been removed from the entire province to this place. There are, for example, residences, a mission chapel, a church and barns to convey the impression of an ancient farming society. During Summer the place is also "inhabited" by chickens, sheep and pigs- to complete the picture. Each year around Midsummer (June 21st) traditional celebrations take place at the open air museum.

Mollösund

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Mollösund is a small village with a little harbour on the southwest part of the island of Orust and it is one of my favourite places. It just feels great sitting in the restaurant on the pier, 10 yards from the main "touristy sea highway", watching hundreds of sailing boats passing in an hour, sipping a cold drink ...But of course you don't need to be only 'lazy' in Mollösund. This is one of the areas oldest fishing ports, with a history dating back to the 16th century. It is a lovely village to explore on foot and enjoy the old and colourful houses that are concentrated around the harbour. If you are at the harbour, look out for the big sailing boat called "Mathilda", because this could be your chance to see a bit more of the archipelago surrounding Mollösund as well! The Schooner Mathilda organizes several tours during the summer, and it is really worth it! If you are lucky and the...

Hälleviksstrand

by sim1

Another West Coast destination, but now on the island of Orust itself. This is the little village of Hälleviksstrand and it is one of the more quiet places in the area. I really loved this little village as it was so picturesque. The favourite flower you will find in the gardens here is this one 'stockrosa'. They looked lovely against the colourful little cottages in Hälleviksstrand.It is quite nice to walk close to the waterline and pass the little boathouses. When you follow this little road, you will be able to cross the canal over a little bridge. From here you can hike up a huge rocky area, you have to climb a few stairs to do so, but it is absolutely worth it. From here you have a wonderful view over Hälleviksstrand, the boathouses, but also the rest of the surrounding: the beautiful blue sea glittering in the sun, many small little islands dotted around and the white sailing boats...

Stocken, a place to fall in love with

by sim1

Stocken is only a small village located on the west coast of Sweden. There is not much to do here, not much to see. But the place has a certain charm and the surrounding area is so beautiful and tranquil. I just loved it here.The blue sea, the endless grey cliffs, the clear blue skies with a sun that shines brightly. The colourful little villages in the distance..... houses like little colourful dots, fighting to hang on to the steep cliffs. Painted in red, yellow and sometimes in shades of blue. Oh yes, and in white of course. And when you look closer you will discover hundreds of other shades, all mixing together in a beautiful colour palette. My eyes move back to the sea. I see the glistering of the sun in the calm waters, the white little dots of numerous sailing boats. Little islands in the sea, deserted, empty, nothing more than huge rocks. And here I am, sitting on the cliffs...

Käringön

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Käringön is one of those little islands that you just have to see to believe that it exists. It's a tiny little island with a history that dates back 16th century, when the first fishermen came to the island. The island had its heydays between 18th and 19th century, when herring was in high demand. The fish was salted and dried on the island, but this seems now a thing of the past. The feeling is still there though, with colourful houses clinging closely together on the grey rocks, overlooking the blue sea.About 130 people live here all year round and 180 of the islands 200 houses were build before 1920. It is a charming place to walk through, which of course has to be done in a leisurely pace, as everything seems to slow down as soon as you set foot on this little island. It's wonderful to walk through the small winding streets and admire the little houses. And it is almost impossible...

Gullholmen

by sim1

Gullholmen is one of 'the' West Coast destinations to visit. And that is noticeable as it is quite touristy. But the village is so picturesque that it is absolutely worth to go here. The main tourist area is the centre of the village, but if you wander around you'll get to those lovely little streets and corners that have so much atmosphere. I thought this was the best part of the place, just to get 'lost' and dream of living in one of those cosy, cute and colourful houses. You can't really get lost here though, as the place is quite small. Hahaha, you'll always get somewhere to a dead-end as the street will stop when reaching the sea. And without problems on your return you will get back to the main road that brings you back to the village centre.Ferries go from and to the island several times a day, so it is no problem what so ever to reach the island. You have to leave your car behind...

Grundsund, the islands of Malö and Flatön

by sim1

Just outside the island of Orust you can find the smaller islands of Malö and Flatön. These islands are easily reached by ferry from Orust and are great to visit. Like the rest of the area, these islands have that typical West Coast atmosphere as well. Blue sea, rocky coastline, houses like colourful little dots on the coastline. There is a small winding road bringing you from one island to another. And don't forget to make a stop so now and than, because the views are gorgeous. The main 'attraction' on the island is the shop of 'Handelsman Flink' and restaurant.If you follow the trip you will end up in Fiskebäcksil. Before you enter the village, on the left hand side of the road, you will pass a house which sells the most delicious marzipan and Italian ice-cream! A must do, hahaha, in my opinion :-)

Alingsås

by Sjalen

The town known for being where potatoes were introduced to Sweden in the 18th century, and there is therefore an annual Potato Festival with entertainment around town. It is also known for its many bakeries. The town centre is full of pretty wooden houses and if you want to explore the pretty countryside, you can do so by steam train and maybe visit Gräfsnäs castle ruins.

Trollhättan

by Sjalen

Famous for its SAAB factory with adjacent car exhibition and for its falls in the Göta River, let lose every July during "The Days of the Falls", Trollhättan has also popped up as one of Europe's film centres in the last years and earned the nickname Trollywood :) Nicole Kidman and others have filmed here and you can visit parts of the studios even if they are by no means as big as Pinewood or Cinecitta. Outside Trollhättan is Halle- and Hunneberg mountains where the king goes hunting for moose and you can go on moose spotting - just ask the tourist info for up to date times.