Västra Götaland County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with red-roofed buildings, a park with people, and a distant tower.
A park with a large tree, a brick building, and people walking.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a red-roofed building, and a clear blue sky.
A busy pedestrian street with shops and restaurants.
A roller coaster with a steep drop, surrounded by lush green trees.

Popular cities in Västra Götaland County

A cityscape with red-roofed buildings, a park with people, and a distant tower.
Gothenburg
Known for Dining, Shopping and Business
This Swedish city showcases some of the best of aspects of Europe with its wide streets, rich history, delicious seafood and range of entertainment, from museums to nightlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Liseberg Amusement Park
  • Nya Ullevi Stadium
  • Nordstan Shopping Center
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A waterfront promenade with colorful flowers, a canal, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.
Borås
Known for Monuments, Museums and Water parks
Between the zoo and the adventure park, there is no end to the fun for families visiting this Swedish city, which is also very artistic.

Reasons to visit

  • Boras Arena
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A coastal landscape with a clear blue sea, rocky shoreline, and dense forest.
Stromstad
Known for Spas, Ports and Marinas
Experience romantic Stromstad: its marina, spas, golf and more!
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A waterfall in a forested area with multiple cascades and surrounding greenery.
Skovde
Known for Swimming, Libraries and Spas
Home to Volvo, the Swedish military, a regional hospital and a university, this is a very industrious city, although many visitors find it quite laid-back.
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A coastal town with a prominent church on a hill, houses with red roofs, and a clear blue sky.
Lysekil
Known for Sea, Seafood and Marinas
Explore Lysekil: its marina, parks, beaches and more!
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A suspension bridge at sunset with a calm river in the foreground.
Uddevalla
Known for Castle, Ruins and Historical
Come to Uddevalla and enjoy its castle, ruins and museums.
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Stay near popular Västra Götaland County attractions

A wooden roller coaster with steep inclines and a steep drop, set against a clear blue sky with clouds.
Photo by Liseberg Amusement Park
Open Photo by Liseberg Amusement Park

Liseberg Amusement Park

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Take a day to experience the fun of this inner-city theme park with its gardens, classic fair rides and Europe’s tallest free fall.
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