Västra Götaland County is one of the biggest and most populated in Sweden. It extends from the border with Norway to the region between lakes Vänern and Vättern. Gothenburg and the west coast are two of its many tourist attractions.
Cycling enthusiasts seeking a remarkable adventure need look no further than Sweden’s Göta Canal Trail. Recently nominated as Europe’s best cycling route, this 220 km path offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural experiences. Stretching from Sjötorp by Lake Vänern to Mem by the Baltic Sea,…
Many of my readers already know that the West Coast of Sweden is one of my favorite places in the country and one of the most beautiful. That feeling and having had a girlfriend from Gothenburg grants this area a special place in my heart. The organization responsible for promoting…
Every year the City of Christmas in Sweden, Gothenburg, starts the celebrations in mid-November. The popular Christmas markets are accompanied by other special events such as the Lucia Concerts, the choral carols of the famous den sjungande julgranen, a living Christmas “tree” made up of local singers, or the millions…
Gothenburg is a city that I love in December. Not only are there Christmas markets waiting for your visit and many other things to do during Christmas but it is also fully lit with millions of light bulbs. As in Stockholm in Gothenburg it is also possible to take cruises…
Gothenburg is the top Christmas destination in Sweden. On a couple of occasions I have been able to visit the capital of the West Coast of Sweden during Christmas and enjoy the attractions it offers. My experience has already been broadcasted on radio interviews for different Spanish media. Now I…
As you probably already know June is for me one of the best seasons to visit Stockholm and Sweden in general. The days are longer, the temperature is usually pleasant although it might rain and lovers of traditions and festivals can enjoy Midsommar, the Swedish celebration of the summer solstice.…
This is an autumn getaway I made to Gothenburg and the West Coast of Sweden in the region known as Bohuslän which extends to the Norwegian border. In this article I go into detail about beautiful locations and interesting places, historic villages like Kungälv, islands like Marstrand or Smögen, and…
“We are West Sweden” is the new tourist promotion video about West Sweden and the Swedish West Coast, known as Västsverige, which includes part of the Västra Götaland region, which runs from Gothenburg to Strömstad in the north by the Norwegian border. In the video, which you can use as…
More than 60,000 Swedish families have voted to choose the best campsites in the country within the Stora Barnsemester Awards 2019. The category ‘Best camping for families with kids’ started in 2012 and the winner of this year is the Daftö Resort campsite. 1. Daftö Resort in Strömstad Repeating its…
The Swedish publication White Guide has compiled the best haute cuisine restaurants in Sweden for the year 2019. The selection has been made among more than 700 restaurants across the country. Among the ten best restaurants there are four located in Stockholm, one in Gothenburg, one in Malmö and the…
Tripadvisor’s ‘Traveler’s Choice Awards’, the best awards from the Massachussets company, which are based on the opinions of millions of travelers from around the world, have once again chosen the best hotel in Sweden and the award didn’t go to a luxury hotel in Stockholm* but in Gothenburg. Upper House…
Enjoying a trip in the West Coast of Sweden, a stunningly beautiful natural area, deserves booking accommodation at a special place like the floating hotel Salt & Sill which has gotten a lot of attention from the media and famous publications like Financial Times, CNN Traveler or The Telegraph. During our…
More and more people are joining the trend of spending winter holidays abroad. In Sweden you will find many winter activities to do as a solo-traveller as a couple or as a family. This is a selection of ten activities in different regions of the country. 1. Ice skating Did…
Ryanair continues its expansion from Gothenburg Landvetter airport. Now they announce a new flight connection between Gothenburg and Manchester, UK that will start next year on April 3, 2019 just before Easter holidays. So if you want to get to know Gothenburg and discover the West Coast of Sweden, which…
The paradise-like archipelago in the Swedish region of Bohuslän, north of Gothenburg, has been selected by CNN as one of the 10 best natural reserves in the world. From now on discovering the islands in Gothenburg and West Sweden is easier than ever. Recently me and my wife were visiting…
The Go City Gothenburg is the tourist city pass to visit Gothenburg saving money when visiting museums and other attractions. Its counterpart in the east coast of Sweden is the successful Go City Stockholm pass which is available in the capital of Sweden. Occasionally you can buy your Go City…
Sweden’s second largest city with a population of around 550,000 inhabitants, Gothenburg, ranks also second in arriving tourists and is a destination that many of you plan to visit in combination with visiting Stockholm. Gothenburg lies quite near Stockholm at a distance of about 400 km / 250 mi which…
Gothenburg is the beer capital of Sweden and I was able to experience it by myself in one of my lastest trips to Gothenburg and the West Coast of Sweden. I was amazed at hearing that Gothenburg with a population around 700.000 has over 200 local microbreweries where they produce…
Every year Swedes have the chance to vote and choose the most beautiful places in Sweden as well as many other aspects of their daily life, their society and its way of working. This data gets compiled in a study called Samhällsbarometern or The Society’s Barometer. Many of us like…
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