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The Pilgrim Path in Dalsland, West Sweden
The Pilgrim Path in Dalsland, West Sweden
Hiking in the forests and past the lakes along the Pilgrim Path in West Sweden.
Photo credit: Henrik Trygg/Westsweden.com

Top nature experiences in West Sweden

Explore the wonderful West Sweden nature on bike, hiking, in a kayak or fall asleep under the stars and wake up to the sunrise in the comfort of a glass cabin in the stunning nature of Dalsland.

Last updated 14 August 2024
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The Pilgrim Path in Dalsland, West Sweden
The Pilgrim Path in Dalsland, West Sweden
Hiking in the forests and past the lakes along the Pilgrim Path in West Sweden.
Photo: Henrik Trygg/Westsweden.com

The Pilgrim Path

Have you ever dreamt of hiking in tranquil wilderness, deep forests, past calm lakes and medieval churches? Hike the Pilgrim Path (Pilgrimsleden) to experience it all.

The Pilgrim Path
The turquoise canal in Lysekil, West Sweden
The turquoise canal in Lysekil, West Sweden
The area spanning from the archipelago of Gothenburg in the South, to the Koster islands in the North, is a paddler’s paradise with a marine national park, nature reserves, deserted isles, fishermen’s huts and clear blue waters. The Bohuslän coast and its islands is one of the top ten last great wilderness areas in the world, according to CNN.
Photo: Roger Borgelid/Westsweden.com

Kayaking in Bohuslän

Did you know that CNN has profiled the archipelago of Bohuslän as one of the top 10 great wilderness areas in the world? With clear blue waters, a marine national park, deserted isles and colourful fishing huts it isn’t hard to imagine why. Rent a kayak and explore the area on your own.
Kayaking in Bohuslän
It is summer and two people are cycling next to the water of Göta Canal. A boat travels along the canal.
Göta Canal, Östergötland
Göta Canal has 87 kilometres of car-free towpaths, ideal for a biking holiday.
Photo: Oskar Lürén

Göta Canal – Sweden's blue ribbon

Göta Canal is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist destinations. It's ideal for a memorable canal cruise across the country and biking on the car-free towpaths that run along Göta Canal is also a beautiful way to explore this iconic waterway.

Göta Canal – Sweden's blue ribbon
Two dancing cranes among other cranes at Hornborgarsjön
Two dancing cranes among other cranes at Hornborgarsjön
Two dancing cranes among other cranes at Hornborgarsjön, West Sweden.
Photo: Roger Borgelid/vastsverige.com

Watch thousands of cranes dance at Hornborgasjön

Ever seen 30 000 birds dancing together? Visit lake Hornborgasjön between March and April to witness a unique natural phenomenon by one of Sweden’s most important bird lakes.

Watch thousands of cranes dance at Hornborgasjön
A glass cabin in nature, with doors wide open. Sea and forest in the distance.
The 72 Hour Cabin
The 72 Hour Cabin in West Sweden.
Photo: Jonas Ingman/Westsweden.com

The 72 Hour Cabin

"This morning when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was the lake and the tall trees and I realised that I'm truly here and it's not a dream! I kept staring at it for a long period of time before finally dragging myself out of the comfy covers", says Baqer Keshwani, a participant in The 72 Hour Cabin.

The 72 Hour Cabin