One readily returns to West Sweden. This is hardly surprising considering the
generous range of activities on oer here. Bohuslän’s archipelago allures you to a
glittering sea with charming fshing villages, to lobster parties and to wharves with
throngs of people buzzing round quaint shops and taverns. You’ll experience a whole
new adventure in the virtually untouched wilderness of Dalsland with its picturesque
waters, ideal for canoeing. Frequent pleasure trips make their way across the great
lakes and down Göta Canal. The medieval churches, castles and mansions are
delightful culture pearls, as is the parti-coloured Textile County. West Swedish
cuisine unfolds to reveal taste sensations fresh from the sea and lakes, the forest
and game. Vivid memories that linger and entice you backpeople ock to shops and restaurants. Explore the
wilderness of Dalsland by taking part in exciting activities
in forests, along canals, and on lakes, in a canoe or a tent.
Västergötland’s rich cultural history and varied natural
landscape are complemented by unique castle
accommodation, art exhibitions, and inspiring shopping.
Sample the good things in life in West Sweden - wellness
for both body and soul!
THE REGION
In West Sweden, you can experience anything from cycling
along Göta Canal or sailing along the coast of Bohuslän,
to paddling a canoe in Dalsland’s lake system. The area is
full of interesting things to see. A rare orchid from
Kosterhavet National Park can prove as fascinating as the
rock carvings in Tanum. Historic castles and amusement
parks oer interesting times, just like the wooden houses
of the small, picturesque fshing communities along the
coast. Below is a selection from the ‘See and do’ category – welcome!.
along Göta Canal or sailing along the coast of Bohuslän,
to paddling a canoe in Dalsland’s lake system. The area is
full of interesting things to see. A rare orchid from
Kosterhavet National Park can prove as fascinating as the
rock carvings in Tanum. Historic castles and amusement
parks oer interesting times, just like the wooden houses
of the small, picturesque fshing communities along the
coast. Below is a selection from the ‘See and do’ category – welcome!.
Nordens Ark
Nordens Ark is an animal park, and home to around eighty
dierent animal species which are all threatened by
extinction. During a 3-kilometre long walk through
beautiful natural surroundings, you get to see snow
leopards and Amur tigers, red pandas, poison dart frogs,
as well as lynxes, wolves, peregrine falcons and wild
horses – along with traditional Scandinavian breeds and
the Children’s Animal Pens. At the Farm, children can jump
in the hay, use a yoke to carry water, and much more. The
park is one of the most visited tourist destinations in
Bohuslän. Nordens Ark has a cafeteria, shop, hotel, and is
an inspiring place to hold a conference
Nordens Ark is an animal park, and home to around eighty
dierent animal species which are all threatened by
extinction. During a 3-kilometre long walk through
beautiful natural surroundings, you get to see snow
leopards and Amur tigers, red pandas, poison dart frogs,
as well as lynxes, wolves, peregrine falcons and wild
horses – along with traditional Scandinavian breeds and
the Children’s Animal Pens. At the Farm, children can jump
in the hay, use a yoke to carry water, and much more. The
park is one of the most visited tourist destinations in
Bohuslän. Nordens Ark has a cafeteria, shop, hotel, and is
an inspiring place to hold a conference
Lake Hornborga
The greatest bird paradise of Northern Europe,
Hornborgasjön (Lake Hornborga), is surrounded by a lovely
cultural heritage landscape, and has a visitor centre,
viewing tower, walking trails and guided tours. Each spring,
visitors can watch the famous and amazing crane dance.
The cranes’ arrival at Hornborgasjön is a sure sign that
spring is on its way. Every year, thousands of cranes stop
o here on their way to the north of Sweden. The crane
The greatest bird paradise of Northern Europe,
Hornborgasjön (Lake Hornborga), is surrounded by a lovely
cultural heritage landscape, and has a visitor centre,
viewing tower, walking trails and guided tours. Each spring,
visitors can watch the famous and amazing crane dance.
The cranes’ arrival at Hornborgasjön is a sure sign that
spring is on its way. Every year, thousands of cranes stop
o here on their way to the north of Sweden. The crane
the surface of the water, such as boat trips, snorkelling
trails, fshing trips, shellfsh safaris, walking, cycling,
climbing, and international regattas and art exhibitions.
Explore the archipelago of Bohuslän independently – from
the cockpit of your own yacht, or on board a comfortable
passenger ferry
trails, fshing trips, shellfsh safaris, walking, cycling,
climbing, and international regattas and art exhibitions.
Explore the archipelago of Bohuslän independently – from
the cockpit of your own yacht, or on board a comfortable
passenger ferry
.The Archipelago of Bohuslän
Fishing has been a major part of the history of Bohuslän,
and many local residents are still professional fshermen.
This oers you the opportunity to enjoy day-fresh fish and
shellf sh. The coastal landscape, in combination with the
delicacies from the ocean, creates a feeling of romance
and genuineness, and is refreshing for the soul. Bohuslän
oers a wide range of activities, both above and beneath
Fishing has been a major part of the history of Bohuslän,
and many local residents are still professional fshermen.
This oers you the opportunity to enjoy day-fresh fish and
shellf sh. The coastal landscape, in combination with the
delicacies from the ocean, creates a feeling of romance
and genuineness, and is refreshing for the soul. Bohuslän
oers a wide range of activities, both above and beneath
guided tours, concerts, and outdoor theatre performances
The Rock Carvings in Vitlycke
Go on a rocky adventure, where historic human ’grafti’
becomes a history lesson about hunting, culture and long
ago living conditions. The Tanum World Heritage Area
covers an entire 45 km2. The area contains around 510
rock carvings, with tens of thousands of images. The most
famous is the Vitlycke Carvings. It includes around 500
carved images of ships, humans, animals, and cup marks,
as well as the well-known Weather God and ’the Holy Bride
& Groom’. The images have been carved in gradually over
a time period of just over 1000 years, the oldest images
were created as early as around 1800 B.C
Go on a rocky adventure, where historic human ’grafti’
becomes a history lesson about hunting, culture and long
ago living conditions. The Tanum World Heritage Area
covers an entire 45 km2. The area contains around 510
rock carvings, with tens of thousands of images. The most
famous is the Vitlycke Carvings. It includes around 500
carved images of ships, humans, animals, and cup marks,
as well as the well-known Weather God and ’the Holy Bride
& Groom’. The images have been carved in gradually over
a time period of just over 1000 years, the oldest images
were created as early as around 1800 B.C
.Kosterhavet Marine National Park
Kosterhavet is Sweden’s first marine national park and
opened in September 2009. The Koster Islands are in the
northern part of Bohuslän and can be reached by ferry, a
45-minute journey from Strömstad. Kosterhavet National
Park is home to around 12,000 species, half in the water,
and half on land. There are unique, rare, and common
species. The best way to explore the Koster Islands is on
foot or by bike. Explore some more, on a seal safari or try
the snorkelling trail. Naturum, on the island of Nordkoster,
is a manned information centre where visitors can find
information in the shape of images, exhibitions,
slideshows, fllms, books, and brochures about the
Kosterhavet area. There are also entrances to the national
park/information stations on Rossö, Resö, Tjärnö/Saltö
and in Strömstad
Kosterhavet is Sweden’s first marine national park and
opened in September 2009. The Koster Islands are in the
northern part of Bohuslän and can be reached by ferry, a
45-minute journey from Strömstad. Kosterhavet National
Park is home to around 12,000 species, half in the water,
and half on land. There are unique, rare, and common
species. The best way to explore the Koster Islands is on
foot or by bike. Explore some more, on a seal safari or try
the snorkelling trail. Naturum, on the island of Nordkoster,
is a manned information centre where visitors can find
information in the shape of images, exhibitions,
slideshows, fllms, books, and brochures about the
Kosterhavet area. There are also entrances to the national
park/information stations on Rossö, Resö, Tjärnö/Saltö
and in Strömstad
The Nordic Watercolour Museum
The Nordic Watercolour Museum, appointed Museum of
the Year 2010, is beautifully located among the barren
clis of Skärhamn on the island of Tjörn. The museum is a
Nordic centre for contemporary art, research, and
education, with focus on watercolour techniques. Here,
visitors can encounter the most interesting
representatives of international art, or see classic
watercolours. You can enrol on a specialist course under
the leadership of professional artists, paint together with
your children or grandchildren in the children’s workshop,
or prepare your next art exhibition in one of the guest
studios. Restaurant Vatten - Gourmet and Café serves
good food and drink with a Scandinavian touch.
The Nordic Watercolour Museum, appointed Museum of
the Year 2010, is beautifully located among the barren
clis of Skärhamn on the island of Tjörn. The museum is a
Nordic centre for contemporary art, research, and
education, with focus on watercolour techniques. Here,
visitors can encounter the most interesting
representatives of international art, or see classic
watercolours. You can enrol on a specialist course under
the leadership of professional artists, paint together with
your children or grandchildren in the children’s workshop,
or prepare your next art exhibition in one of the guest
studios. Restaurant Vatten - Gourmet and Café serves
good food and drink with a Scandinavian touch.
Marstrand – Carlsten Fort
Marstrand is one of the best known resorts along the
coast of Bohuslän, famous for its beautiful wooden
buildings, a lively yachting community with international
sailing races, Carlsten Fort, and its royal connections. King
Oscar II’s island has been an important international
gathering place for socialising and sailing since the 1800s,
with a large number of restaurants, whose menus are
dominated by fresh fsh and shellfish. On Marstrand’s
highest point stands Carlsten Fort, which for more than
300 years has protected the small wooden town below.
Each year, thousands of people visit the castle to enjoy
Marstrand is one of the best known resorts along the
coast of Bohuslän, famous for its beautiful wooden
buildings, a lively yachting community with international
sailing races, Carlsten Fort, and its royal connections. King
Oscar II’s island has been an important international
gathering place for socialising and sailing since the 1800s,
with a large number of restaurants, whose menus are
dominated by fresh fsh and shellfish. On Marstrand’s
highest point stands Carlsten Fort, which for more than
300 years has protected the small wooden town below.
Each year, thousands of people visit the castle to enjoy
More Info: Distance from Gothenburg: 67 km
Travelling time: 1 hour by car
Travelling time: 1 hour by car
Dalslands Kanal / Håverud
Dalsland has more lakes than any other Swedish county,
and one of the most beautiful waterways in Europe –
Dalsland Canal! The canal connects a maze of lakes large
and small, rivers and serenely meandering canals. Only 10
kilometres of the canal is dug, the rest is a natural lake
system. One of the most important sights along the canal
is the Aqueduct in Håverud. Here, the aqueduct, the road
bridge, and the railway bridge run above each other! From
June to the middle of August, passenger boats travel
along the canal between Bengtsfors and Håverud. To
spend your holiday sailing from lock to lock along Dalsland
Canal is a very popular choice for many pleasure boat
owners
Dalsland has more lakes than any other Swedish county,
and one of the most beautiful waterways in Europe –
Dalsland Canal! The canal connects a maze of lakes large
and small, rivers and serenely meandering canals. Only 10
kilometres of the canal is dug, the rest is a natural lake
system. One of the most important sights along the canal
is the Aqueduct in Håverud. Here, the aqueduct, the road
bridge, and the railway bridge run above each other! From
June to the middle of August, passenger boats travel
along the canal between Bengtsfors and Håverud. To
spend your holiday sailing from lock to lock along Dalsland
Canal is a very popular choice for many pleasure boat
owners
Pilane
Sculpture in Pilane on the island of Tjörn oers visitors a
wondrous art and nature experience. Since the start in
2007, Sculpture in Pilane has grown into an exhibition
phenomenon, with frst class world famous artists and
more than 60,000 visitors each season. Throughout the
summer, fun, exciting, and thought-provoking works of art
share the space with fascinated visitors and grazing sheep
in one of Sweden’s most beautiful cultural heritage
landscapes. The area bears traces of grave f elds and
stone circles from the Stone Age, and oers breath-taking
views of the ocean from Carlsten Fort and the Pater
Noster Lighthouse in the south, to the lighthouse on
Måseskär in the north. The area also includes a farm café
and a gallery showing smaller works by the participating
artists
Sculpture in Pilane on the island of Tjörn oers visitors a
wondrous art and nature experience. Since the start in
2007, Sculpture in Pilane has grown into an exhibition
phenomenon, with frst class world famous artists and
more than 60,000 visitors each season. Throughout the
summer, fun, exciting, and thought-provoking works of art
share the space with fascinated visitors and grazing sheep
in one of Sweden’s most beautiful cultural heritage
landscapes. The area bears traces of grave f elds and
stone circles from the Stone Age, and oers breath-taking
views of the ocean from Carlsten Fort and the Pater
Noster Lighthouse in the south, to the lighthouse on
Måseskär in the north. The area also includes a farm café
and a gallery showing smaller works by the participating
artists
Göta Canal
Göta Canal is today an amazing visitor destination, with a
vast range of activities, including exciting, canal cruises,
travelling through the locks on your own boat, paddling,
walking and cycling along one of the most beautiful cycle
ways in Sweden. Along the canal, you will find comfortable
accommodation, interesting sights, events, and many
culinary highlights. Göta Canal, voted Swedish Building
Structure of the Century, is one of Sweden’s best known
and most popular tourist attractions. This 190-kilometre
long canal was built between 1810 and 1832, 87
kilometres of this stretch was dug by hand by 58,000
Swedish soldiers
Göta Canal is today an amazing visitor destination, with a
vast range of activities, including exciting, canal cruises,
travelling through the locks on your own boat, paddling,
walking and cycling along one of the most beautiful cycle
ways in Sweden. Along the canal, you will find comfortable
accommodation, interesting sights, events, and many
culinary highlights. Göta Canal, voted Swedish Building
Structure of the Century, is one of Sweden’s best known
and most popular tourist attractions. This 190-kilometre
long canal was built between 1810 and 1832, 87
kilometres of this stretch was dug by hand by 58,000
Swedish soldiers
The Karlsborg Fortress
The Karlsborg Fortress is located on the headland Vanäs
udde in Lake Vättern and is one of Sweden’s biggest and
best preserved forts. The fortress was intended to be used
as the reserve capital of Sweden and house the royal
family, government, parliament, and gold reserve in the
event of war. The building work started in 1819, and was
meant to take 10 years – which turned into 90! Take the
unique guided tour through the fort and down into the
underground tunnels, where the gunpowder smoke is
thick, cannons boom, oors shake, and rats hiss... Enjoy the
nerve-wracking adventure ‘the Hunt for the Missing Gold
Reserve’ –in 3D-format. Viewers get a very real
experience... you can also enter a draw to win a gold bar,
worth 150,000 SEK!
In
sborgs-Fastning/
More Info: Distance from Gothenburg: 200 km
Travelling time: about 2 hours 45 minutes by car
The Karlsborg Fortress is located on the headland Vanäs
udde in Lake Vättern and is one of Sweden’s biggest and
best preserved forts. The fortress was intended to be used
as the reserve capital of Sweden and house the royal
family, government, parliament, and gold reserve in the
event of war. The building work started in 1819, and was
meant to take 10 years – which turned into 90! Take the
unique guided tour through the fort and down into the
underground tunnels, where the gunpowder smoke is
thick, cannons boom, oors shake, and rats hiss... Enjoy the
nerve-wracking adventure ‘the Hunt for the Missing Gold
Reserve’ –in 3D-format. Viewers get a very real
experience... you can also enter a draw to win a gold bar,
worth 150,000 SEK!
In
sborgs-Fastning/
More Info: Distance from Gothenburg: 200 km
Travelling time: about 2 hours 45 minutes by car
Canoeing in Dalsland
In Dalsland, you can glide quietly across the water,
towards the perfect place for a short rest and a picnic on
the beach. Experience lakes, canals, and campsites in
beautiful natural surroundings when you explore Dalsland
in your own canoe, or a rented one. Stay in a tent or in
pre-booked accommodation, and enjoy activities like
walking, rail-cycling, elk ranches, and beaver safaris. Don’t
In Dalsland, you can glide quietly across the water,
towards the perfect place for a short rest and a picnic on
the beach. Experience lakes, canals, and campsites in
beautiful natural surroundings when you explore Dalsland
in your own canoe, or a rented one. Stay in a tent or in
pre-booked accommodation, and enjoy activities like
walking, rail-cycling, elk ranches, and beaver safaris. Don’t
The Karlsborg Fortress
The Karlsborg Fortress is located on the headland Vanäs
udde in Lake Vättern and is one of Sweden’s biggest and
best preserved forts. The fortress was intended to be used
as the reserve capital of Sweden and house the royal
family, government, parliament, and gold reserve in the
event of war. The building work started in 1819, and was
meant to take 10 years – which turned into 90! Take the
unique guided tour through the fort and down into the
underground tunnels, where the gunpowder smoke is
thick, cannons boom, oors shake, and rats hiss... Enjoy the
nerve-wracking adventure ‘the Hunt for the Missing Gold
Reserve’ –in 3D-format. Viewers get a very real
experience... you can also enter a draw to win a gold bar,
worth 150,000 SEK!
The Karlsborg Fortress is located on the headland Vanäs
udde in Lake Vättern and is one of Sweden’s biggest and
best preserved forts. The fortress was intended to be used
as the reserve capital of Sweden and house the royal
family, government, parliament, and gold reserve in the
event of war. The building work started in 1819, and was
meant to take 10 years – which turned into 90! Take the
unique guided tour through the fort and down into the
underground tunnels, where the gunpowder smoke is
thick, cannons boom, oors shake, and rats hiss... Enjoy the
nerve-wracking adventure ‘the Hunt for the Missing Gold
Reserve’ –in 3D-format. Viewers get a very real
experience... you can also enter a draw to win a gold bar,
worth 150,000 SEK!
Sea Kayaking in Bohuslän
In West Sweden, you can paddle all year round, but in the
summer, Bohuslän is the new Mecca for kayaking
enthusiasts. Book a guide to take you on a daytrip through
calm waters, or a three-day camping tour of Sweden’s
only marine national park. Or perhaps a daytrip with spa,
followed by a three-course dinner, live music and a night at
a cosy hotel? There are also kayaking courses to book, or
you can choose to paddle independently. Winter paddling
is another wonderful way to observe the animals of the
archipelago, as this is the time when for example the
common seal feels brave enough to swim into the inner
part of the archipelago. In Bohuslän, you can go on an
adventure, where the wind, waves, and weather oer
genuine, wonderful refreshment for both body and soul
In West Sweden, you can paddle all year round, but in the
summer, Bohuslän is the new Mecca for kayaking
enthusiasts. Book a guide to take you on a daytrip through
calm waters, or a three-day camping tour of Sweden’s
only marine national park. Or perhaps a daytrip with spa,
followed by a three-course dinner, live music and a night at
a cosy hotel? There are also kayaking courses to book, or
you can choose to paddle independently. Winter paddling
is another wonderful way to observe the animals of the
archipelago, as this is the time when for example the
common seal feels brave enough to swim into the inner
part of the archipelago. In Bohuslän, you can go on an
adventure, where the wind, waves, and weather oer
genuine, wonderful refreshment for both body and soul
Boat trips
Boat trips through the archipelago of Bohuslän involve a
range of dierent options. Choose between regular ferries,
fshing trips, boat rental, and seal safaris. A lovely mix of
old-fashioned cruisers, impressive wooden ships, cool
yachts, and fishing
Boat trips through the archipelago of Bohuslän involve a
range of dierent options. Choose between regular ferries,
fshing trips, boat rental, and seal safaris. A lovely mix of
old-fashioned cruisers, impressive wooden ships, cool
yachts, and fishing
boats mingle with pure means of
transportation, like regular passenger ferries and sea-taxis.
Are you arriving on land by car, bus, train, motorbike,
bicycle or moped and would like to "get onto the water"?
No problem. There are a number of boats available to take
you out onto a lake or the sea. There is a lot of exibility,
and you choose what suits you. You could choose to go on
a daytrip. The journey is a reason to travel in itself. But
many visitors get a taste for the sea and the lovely spots
along the coast, and are tempted to stay longer… just a
little longer, to discover more
transportation, like regular passenger ferries and sea-taxis.
Are you arriving on land by car, bus, train, motorbike,
bicycle or moped and would like to "get onto the water"?
No problem. There are a number of boats available to take
you out onto a lake or the sea. There is a lot of exibility,
and you choose what suits you. You could choose to go on
a daytrip. The journey is a reason to travel in itself. But
many visitors get a taste for the sea and the lovely spots
along the coast, and are tempted to stay longer… just a
little longer, to discover more
Kinnekulle
Visitors to the Kinnekulle Area don’t have far to travel
between the dierent sights. The area oers viewing
towers, waterfalls, medieval churches, rock carvings,
abbeys, limestone quarries, arts & crafts centres,
campsites, beaches, and much more. From the mountain
of Kinnekulle, there are magnifcent views over Lake
Vänern, and the Västgöta Plain. The lush, green landscape
with its varied ora is the reason why Kinnekulle is often
called ’The Flowering Mountain’. The closeness to
Sweden’s biggest lake, Vänern, oers the opportunity to
enjoy boat trips, fshing, swimming, and canoeing
Visitors to the Kinnekulle Area don’t have far to travel
between the dierent sights. The area oers viewing
towers, waterfalls, medieval churches, rock carvings,
abbeys, limestone quarries, arts & crafts centres,
campsites, beaches, and much more. From the mountain
of Kinnekulle, there are magnifcent views over Lake
Vänern, and the Västgöta Plain. The lush, green landscape
with its varied ora is the reason why Kinnekulle is often
called ’The Flowering Mountain’. The closeness to
Sweden’s biggest lake, Vänern, oers the opportunity to
enjoy boat trips, fshing, swimming, and canoeing
.
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