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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$200 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$200
per night
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The room, facilities, staff and breakfast were amazing. Incredible value!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Thon Partner Hotel Dockyard
Clarion Hotel Draken

Clarion Hotel Draken

4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2 Gothenburg
The price is NZ$232 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$232
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (3,979 reviews)
The hotel is nice and well located . The staff are very friendly. There was quite alot of construction noise in the area but I understand this is out of the hotels control. The bars downstairs were not always open. We were told we could take a drink from the downstairs bar to our room as it was closing ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Clarion Hotel Draken
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! (7,390 reviews)
Delightful stay at this hotel. The room was beautifully decorated, clean and spacious. The view across the theme park and the city across was spectacular. The breakfast buffet was one of the best I have had.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Scandic Goteborg Central

Scandic Goteborg Central

4 out of 5
VIKINGSGATAN 7 Gothenburg
The price is NZ$126 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$126
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,410 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Scandic Goteborg Central
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

4.5 out of 5
Drottningtorget 10 Gothenburg
The price is NZ$229 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$229
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,944 reviews)
Clean room and Excellent staff

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Scandic Europa

Scandic Europa

4 out of 5
Nils Ericsonsgatan 21 Gothenburg
The price is NZ$164 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$164
per night
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,371 reviews)
The hotel has a nice, large hotel with a big restaurant/bar area. The hotel is well located - I arrived and left Gothenburg by train, and the main train station is located right across the street from the hotel. The facilities are nice, though the bathroom showers need updating. I had a problem with ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Scandic Europa
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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
Aerial view over  area named "Majorna" and the Suspension bridge "Älvsborgsbron" in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Majorna

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
Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Gothenburg, Aerial view ofVasastaden district

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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