Sydväst Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is my favourite photo from my trip to Sweden. Visiting the islands was great idea.
This is my favourite photo from my trip to Sweden. Visiting the islands was great idea.
Stora Amundön nature reserve on the Swedish West Coast.

There are horses and sheep left to graze on the island in the summer.
Swedish West Coast

Down by the water on a sunny day in May. The pink flowers are sea thrift (Armeria maritima).

Sat on the rocks, looking out over the blue sea, glittering in the sun. This was the first time this year, that the stone actually had warmed up enough to make it pleasant to remain seated. Without  the jacket on... And I was just one, out of many, that had the same bright idea this day!
Mute swans are common here on the Swedish West Coast.

These last days there have been unusually many. On this occasion a flock of swans had stopped close to land, and some of them stood here calmly "posing" on rocks in the water - unaware of the odd person sneaking up behind the bushes.... ;)

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Sydväst Hotel Deals

Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard

Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard

3 out of 5
Skeppet Ärans Väg 23 Vastra Frolunda Vastra Gotaland
The price is AU$177 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$177
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vastra Frolunda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
I was very positively surprised by this place. The staff were very helpful. Breakfast was amazing. The rooms in excellent condition. I’d stay here again

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard
Hotell Isbolaget

Hotell Isbolaget

3 out of 5
45 Donsö hamnväg Donsö Västra Götalands län
The price is AU$296 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$296
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Donsö. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Styrsö Bratten Ferry Terminal and Archipelago ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
Only hotel on Donsö-bit like a hostel.
Restaurant was good. We ate there twice and at Popsicle Cafe once. They are the only two restaurants in town. Both are very friendly and the food is okay. The hotel felt a bit like a hostel. The front desk is not always staffed, and they only cleaned our room once in the four days that we were there. ...

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hotell Isbolaget
Brännö Varv Bed & Breakfast

Brännö Varv Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
Långejorden 10 Branno
Stay at this B&B in Branno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Archipelago of Gothenburg and Styrsö Bratten Ferry Terminal are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
Friendly staff, amazing place to stay overnight and walk around the island. Easy tram and ferry connection from Götheborg

Reviewed on 24 June 2024

Brännö Varv Bed & Breakfast
Gothia Towers & Upper House

Gothia Towers & Upper House

4.5 out of 5
Mässans Gata 24 Gothenburg
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,772 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Gothia Towers & Upper House
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel

4 out of 5
Herman Lindmans Torg 1 Gothenburg Västra Götaland
Stay at this hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,113 reviews)
Lovely family room but no drawers to put your stuff and only a small rail for clothes, not much for a family of 4. Otherwise excellent hotel, friendly, great location next to the park, easy to get into the centre, kids loved it

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Clarion Hotel Draken

Clarion Hotel Draken

4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2 Gothenburg
The price is AU$189 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$189
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,762 reviews)
Wonderful stay.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Clarion Hotel Draken
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sydväst

Wide Angle View of Alvsborgs Bridge Gothenburg in the district of Roda Sten - Big Suspended Bridge over River Gota Alv in Gothenburg Sweden.

Eriksberg

Visitors to Eriksberg enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Göta Canal is worth a stop.

Eriksberg
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Majorna

5/5(1 area review)

Majorna is well liked for its monuments and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Stena Line Germany Terminal and Göta Canal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kaptensgatan Tram Stop or Jaegerdorffsplatsen Tram Stop to get around.

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Olivedal

While you're in Olivedal, take in top sights like Linnegatan or The Iron Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olivedalsgatan Tram Stop or Prinsgatan Tram Stop.

Olivedal
Skansen Kronan which includes heritage architecture, a castle and military items

Haga

Well liked for its shopping and art galleries, Haga is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Linnegatan and The Iron Square, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.

Haga
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Lindholmen

While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Göta Canal.

Lindholmen
At the intersection of Victoria Street / Vasagatan is one of Gothenburg's most remarkable houses. It was built in 1890 and designed by H Hedlund and Y Rasmussen on behalf of SA Hedlund family. On the facade there are several large frescoes made by Torvald Rasmussen. Santas representing the family members and their occupations - book printer, photographer, architect, etc.

Vasastaden

Appreciated for its restaurants and museums, you might consider exploring Vasastaden. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Haga Church, and jump on the metro at Vasa Viktoriagatan Tram Stop or Vasaplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.

Vasastaden


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