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 harbor with red and white buildings, boats, and a rocky shoreline.
Smogen
Head to sights like Smogens Fiske & Skargardsturer and Smögenbryggan as you discover Smogen.

Reasons to visit

  • Smögenbryggan
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A white boat docked at a harbor with a yellow building and a church spire in the background.
Stromstad
Known for Spas, Ports and Marinas
Experience romantic Stromstad: its marina, spas, parks and more!
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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 wooden rowboat docked at a marina with calm water and other boats in the background.
Grebbestad
Explore attractions like Kolholm sand and Tjurpannans Nature Preserve as you discover things to see and do in Grebbestad.
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A coastal town with a castle on a cliff, surrounded by water and greenery.
Marstrand
Known for Spas, Islands and Ferries and boats
Experience the marina, spas and monuments in Marstrand!
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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.
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Liseberg Amusement Park

9.0/10 (524 reviews)
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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