Uddevalla Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Go fjord swimming.

Go fjord swimming., Uddevalla

 HappyAriez Says:  Long warm summer days.If you get a chance visit the shore, LANDBADET is a public swimming pool. Enjoy the out doors and fresh air. I remember when I was young,jumping off the bluffs into the water, it was so awsome. Look for the jellyfish! 

The Universeum

The Universeum, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  For a family package of SEK200, you could visit the Universeum, the SAAB Mueseum, ride the cable cars, a guided tour to the hydro-electric dam (plant).It's quite a bargain..This pic of the old SAAB model is found in the SAAB museum.Interesting fact :- SAAB is the first to... 

Dad wanna play too..

Dad wanna play too.., Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  I jsut had to join in the fun and go fishing with the kids.. : ) 

Bohuslans Museum

Bohuslans Museum, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  This place is great for both adults and kids. There is a childrens playground where the kids can play while the adults can walk around and appreciate both modern and classical arts and sculptures, as well the history of Uddevalla.Here, Afiqah is pretending to be the ship's... 

Visit to the Museum

Visit to the Museum, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  Do pay a visit to the Bohuslans Museum. The entrance is free, and you get to see interesting scandinavian history and beautiful art pieces there. No photographs allowed though. There's also a little childrens playground inside. The main reason I went in was to get away from... 

Hotels  

Hotell Skona Rum

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Hotel Riverside

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Restaurants  

India Palace: Indian Restaurant

India Palace: Indian Restaurant, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  This place was closed last Sunday. I think it opens only Mondays to Thursdays. This place is a little up north from Uddevalla Central (about 30 km away) in a place called Trollhatten. 

Kajkanten: Canteen

Kajkanten: Canteen, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  A typical cafe selling cakes and hot drinks 

Nightlife  

GG - Guldsmedsgården

GG - Guldsmedsgården, Uddevalla

 SwedeSarah Says:  Well, it's not the coolest club, but definitely the most popular in this city! On Wednesdays it's 18+ so then it's mainly students from the 2 colleges in town. Sat + Sun is more 'mature' with people over 20. This is a quite fun place to meet people and dance the night away.... 

Transportation  

By Bus

By Bus, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  Around Uddevalla Centrum:Its very convenient to go around by bus. This is at Kungsgaten or the Central. 

Getting Around in Uddevalla

Getting Around in Uddevalla, Uddevalla

 dawnm70 Says:  The best way to get around within Uddevalla is to walk, cor cycle during the summer months. However, if its winter, I suggest taking the bus.In the summer one can also take the boat to different beach locations in Uddevalla. You can also take some of the busses to these... 

Shopping  

Torp: "I want to buy a condom"!!

Torp: "I want to buy a condom"!!, Uddevalla

 mary2u99 Says:  Torp is one of the biggest shopping mall in this area. You can find almost anything here from cloths, books, petstore, restaurants, supermarket and pharmacy.My friend and I had a very wierd indicent when we were here shopping at the supermarket. As we both do not speak... 

Shopping at Centrum

Shopping at Centrum, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  The Central is full of shopping mall. You can find almost everything here. You can find some canned halal meat in the local supermarket Willy's. 

Torp.: A trip to Torp

Torp.: A trip to Torp, Uddevalla

 dawnm70 Says:  Bascially Torp is a mall. It has many different stores and therfore you can find just about anything there. And most of the time you can find it at a decent price. Just remember that the price tag also includes tax. 

Local Customs  

Take your shoes off.

Take your shoes off., Uddevalla

 HappyAriez Says:  Swedes are very neat in their homes. When invited to someones home Remember to take your shoes off.Please wear clean socks.Try the local Brennvin. It will warm your soul. 

What to Pack  

Be prepared for hiking in Trollhattan

Be prepared for hiking in Trollhattan, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:   Comfortable clothes and hiking or sports shoes recommended if you want to walk in the woods and go up the mountains for a spectacular view of the lakes in Trollhattan. Cameras is a must, and also a tripod if you are travelling alone 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tureborgs Borgen (the castle)

Tureborgs Borgen (the castle), Uddevalla

 HappyAriez Says:  Tureborgs Borgen.Its a old castle in the middle of Uddevalla.You can walk around and imagin what it was like,back in the days. 

Favorites  

Another Old Lock

Another Old Lock, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  One of the other old lock. 

New Lock

New Lock, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  This is one of the new locks, which is in operation during seasons other than winter. 

Trollhattan

Trollhattan, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  Magnificent view of the locks, both old and new. This is the old lock, which is no longer functioning, but the condition of it still looks perfect. Should see this place during summer. 

Centrum

Centrum, Uddevalla

 hassan_abu Says:  Everything is happening at the Centrum, however the place is closed on Sundays. It's a good place to familiarise with this place on Sundays, since there are not many vehicles driving around.This is the centre of the centrum. It's a good meeting place. 

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 Uddevalla - Uddevalla is a city on the westcoast of Sweden, with about 49 000 inhabitans. Since it's by the water, Uddevalla has been a big harbour city for trades, building of ships & catching of the fish... 

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Uddevalla Wonders

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 Uddevalla is located on the west coast of Sweden. It took about 1 hour to get there via highway E6. This is not really a tourist spot, but nonetheless, I enjoyed the trip on 23 Oct 2004. Passing by... 

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Uddevalla

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  Uddevalla is a city on the westcoast of Sweden, with about 49 000 inhabitans. Since it's by the water, Uddevalla has been a big harbour city for trades, building of ships & catching of the fish... 

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Uddevalla

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 This is a small town and everything is so close by and everything is like 5 minutes drive well at least from my friend's place to the city centre. Of course I have to come to Sweden in the middle or... 

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Living like a Swede.

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 I moved to sweden in 1986. Went to Aperods Skola .1987-1991 Lived in Dingle for one year before returning to the States. My father is Swedish. He still lives there, So does my younger brother. 

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Välkommen till Uddevalla, Sverige!

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 Im located in Uddevalla, Sverige. Which is only 1 hour north of Göteborg. If you look below you will see my Travelogues. Just clik on the location. I will be adding some more photos and info... 

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