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On the road between Gothenburg and Stockholm – a cultural adventure
Driving from Gothenburg to Stockholm is a Sweden holiday of dreams, particularly for the culturally inclined. This suggested five-day route is studded with tips – from sculpture parks and historic architecture to culturally significant places to spend the night.
It’s an easy drive along well-maintained roads of almost 500 kilometres, passing by two of Sweden’s mightiest lakes, Vänern and Vättern. This road trip of sorts incorporates everything from medieval castles to charming wooden towns and other cultural sights.
Route between Gothenburg and Stockholm
There are several places to visit when travelling from Gothenburg to Stockholm.
Photo: Visit Sweden
Gunnebo House and Gardens, Gothenburg
Gunnebo House & Gardens near Gothenburg in West Sweden.
Photo: Lina Ikse/Gunnebo castle
Gunnebo House and Gardens, Gothenburg
Photo: Lina Ikse/Gunnebo castle
The Edible Country, Gunnebo
Photo: Jonas Ingman
Spend the afternoon in Alingsås – 54 kilometres from Gunnebo House and Gardens
Alingsås is a charming city with much to offer in terms of culture and history – here’s a handful of tips that capture the spirit of the destination (some 50 minutes’ drive from Gunnebo).
Indulge in a Swedish fika tour
Known as “the capital of fika”, the streets of Alingsås are lined with quality cafés and patisseries. Discover a whole string of them by taking a 90-minute fika tour (every Saturday April-October), during which you’ll learn about this cherished Swedish custom and why Alingsås has been at its centre since the 19th century. Naturally, this delicious adventure involves plenty of sampling of Swedish pastries, cakes, coffee and other treats. If you’d rather steer your step to a single café only, one of the best is Nolbygård. Its organic bakery offers everything from Swedish cinnamon buns to kombucha bread. Lighter meals of home-made soups and sandwiches are available, too.
Absorb the creative spirit of Alingsås Kulturhus
Alingsås Kulturhus is a creative hub housing the history focused Alingsås Museum and Alingsås Konsthall – a contemporary art gallery. The gallery aims to break boundaries and inspire debate with an experimental exhibition programme, featuring local talent as well as artists from the rest of Sweden and beyond. This centrally located spot also hosts film festivals, stand-up shows and concerts.
Dine at Grand Hotel and stay the night
Grand Hotel swung open its doors in 1911 and has remained one of Alingsås’ most beloved hotels and meeting places – complete with a restaurant, gym and nightclub. The menu at Grand Matsal & Bar is sprinkled with Swedish classics, such as luxury shrimp sandwiches, as well as international flavours. Regardless of your choice, you’ll be tucking into locally sourced, seasonal produce.
Alingsås town
Alingsås is a town in the west of Sweden. It received a Royal Charter in 1619. Among its historical inhabitants is Jonas Alströmer, who was born in Alingsås in 1685. Alströmer is credited for introducing the potato plant to Sweden. Unrelated to potatoes, it is also the self-proclaimed capital of Swedish fika (the famous Swedish coffee break).
Photo: Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se
Alingsås town
Photo: Per Pixel Petersson/imagebank.sweden.se
Fika moment
Photo: Tina Axelsson/imagebank.sweden.se
Läckö Castle and Naturum Vänerskärgården, West Sweden
Two architectural gems, Läckö Castle and Naturum Vänerskärgården, by lake Vänern in West Sweden.
Photo: Jonas Ingman/Westsweden.com
Läckö Castle and Naturum Vänerskärgården, West Sweden
Photo: Jonas Ingman/Westsweden.com
Läckö Castle Garden, West Sweden
Photo: Faramarz
Dinner at Hvita Hjorten, West Sweden
Photo: Tina Stafren/Westsweden.com
Autumn at Göta Canal
Autumn at Göta Canal.
Photo: Hasse Schröder/Göta Kanal
Autumn at Göta Canal
Photo: Hasse Schröder/Göta Kanal
Norrqvarn in Göta Canal
Photo: Jonas Ingman
Göta Canal, Östergötland
Photo: Oskar Lürén
Konst på Hög in Kumla
”Yggdrasil” by the artist Cecilia Jansson, co-created with inmates of the Kumla prison, at Konst på Hög in Kumla.
Photo: Kumla Kommun
Konst på Hög in Kumla
Photo: Kumla Kommun
Konst på Hög in Kumla
Photo: Kumla kommun
Eskilstuna
View of Eskilstuna, a city known for its pioneering sustainability initiatives.
Photo: Micke Sandström
Eskilstuna
Photo: Micke Sandström
Munktellstaden, Eskilstuna
Photo: Micke Sandström