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A small marina between some cliffs in the archipelago. Small motor boats and sail boats are at the docks and there are several small boat houses on the cliffs.

Ein kleiner Jachthafen zwischen den Klippen des Schärengartens. Kleine Motorboote und Segelboote liegen an den Docks und es gibt mehrere kleine Bootshäuser an den Klippen.

Göteborger Schärengarten

Een kleine jachthaven tussen enkele kliffen in de archipel. Kleine motorboten en zeilboten liggen bij de aanlegsteigers en er zijn verschillende kleine boothuizen op de kliffen.

Archipel van Göteborg

Gothenburg Archipelago

Västergötland

Västergötland is a large area of West Sweden covering all of Gothenburg towards the middle of lake Vänern and Vättern.

Small cottage made of orange and white plastic set in a green area of Kivik Art Centre.

Venturo cottage at Kivik Art Centre, Skåne

Top design places to visit in southern Sweden

Curious of Swedish design, arts and crafts on your holiday in Sweden? Svensk Form (the Swedish Society of Crafts and Design) has put together this list of the Top design places to visit in southern Sweden.

Top 9 design places to visit in southern Sweden

Design & Architecture

Kayaking

Kayaking and canoe adventures in Sweden

Experience Sweden from the waterside in a kayak or canoe, gliding along mighty lakes, clean rivers and through Swedish archipelagos that spread across the idyllic coastlines and into the sea.

Hönö in the archipelago of Gothenburg

Top 5 outdoor activities close to Gothenburg

Want to experience the amazing nature right on the doorstep of Gothenburg? You can easily do this during a city break and still head back to town for dinner afterwards. Here are our top 5 outdoor activities close to Gothenburg.

Nature & Outdoors

The exhibition at Kata Gård, West Sweden

Kata Farm and Varnhem Monastery

Curious about architecture from the Viking Age and medieval period? Discover the remains of an old Viking Age church at Kata Farm and visit the majestic Varnhem Monastery dating back to the 12th century.

Culture, history and art

Fika in Gothenburg

Cafés in Gothenburg

Gothenburgers love their cafés and the city is noted for its laid-back café vibe. Forget about going to the pub – the coffee shop is where it’s all at in Gothenburg. Here are a few of the best cafés you&#x27;ll find in Gothenburg.

People are sitting in a restaurant enjoying food and drinks. There are large glass doors open to the patio where people sit outside.

Vega Bryggeri, Gothenburg

Nightlife in Gothenburg

Find pubs, bars and nightclubs in Gothenburg – a mix of classic and iconic venues along with some hidden gems.

Restaurant Koka

Food and drink in Gothenburg

Gothenburg’s location on the Swedish west coast enables restaurants with world-class seafood. Combined with a relaxed vibe and a strong sustainable profile, the city possesses an intriguing mix of Michelin restaurants, food trucks and everything in between.Here are a few of the best restaurants in Gothenburg.

Eat & Drink

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Shopping

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Läckö Castle

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.

Round trips

Pride festivals and other gay-friendly travel highlights

Sights & landmarks

Vanlife – a new type of ‘all-inclusive’ travel

Västergötland is a part of West Sweden, stretching from Gothenburg and inland

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