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 ancient port city has sprawling parks, cobblestone squares and a passion for the sea. Visit fish markets, cruise the harbour and watch live music in bars.

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 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 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, museums 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 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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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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Thrill seekers will delight in the rides at this park just south of the city, including one of Europe’s fastest free falls and a popular wooden roller coaster.
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