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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Small crescent-shaped beach on Rossö Island, Sweden. Rocky cliffs, shallow water, and a pine forest meet the blue sea under a clear summer sky. A serene coastal landscape
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 Tjurpannans Nature Preserve and Kolholm sand 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.
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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