Excursion from Gothenburg

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Some day or half day excursions from the city:

Spend a day at Gunnebo House and Garden, one of Sweden’s most beautiful neo-classical estates beautifully situated between two lakes in Mölndal, just south of Gothenburg. Built at the end of the 18th century, its gardens are a delight to walk around, including the manicured kitchen garden. Gunnebo has a wonderful restaurant, which uses the produce from the kitchen garden, and serves up an array of historic dishes offering an authentic flavour of Sweden’s past. Enjoy lunch here in relaxing surroundings. 
  
How to get there:
It takes about one hour to get to Gunnebo House and Garden by public transport: take tram 4 from central Gothenburg to Mölndals station, and then bus 752 to Gunnebo. Alternatively, a taxi would take about 15 minutes. 
  
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Visit picturesque Marstrand Island north of Gothenburg, famous as the centre of West Sweden’s yachting scene and, historically, as a playground for royals. Drive on to the island and make your way to Carlsten’s Fortress, with a history dating back to the 13th century, and one of the best-preserved stone fortresses in Northern Europe. Take an audio guide to discover its history and sit down on the grassy banks outside to take in the far reaching views of the sparkling coast. 
   
How to get there:
It takes approximately an hour to get to Köon from central Gothenburg. Take bus 312 from Nils Ericson terminal, next to the central station, to Koön. From Köon there is a short ferry crossing to car-free Marstrand. 
  
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The rock carvings in Tanumshede are on Unesco´s list of World Heritage Sites. These magnificent pictures, some carved 3,000 years ago, bear a unique testimony to the Bronze Age world. Not only do they make vivid this lost and distant time to us, but these powerful images also have the ability to speak directly to the modern onlooker.
 
On the Tanum plains, about 30km south of Strömstad in northern Bohuslän, is the Vitlycke Museum which features extensive information on the unique rock carvings in the area. It also features exhibits, reconstructed Bronze Age buildings, slide shows, a shop, cafe and restaurant, as well as archives and databases which visitors are welcome to investigate. 
  
How to get there:
Take bus 871 from the Nils Ericson terminal to central Tanumshede and then bus 870 to Hoghem, just 500 meters from Vitlycke Museum. 
 
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The Nordic Watercolour Museum on the island of Tjörn is located in the fishing village of Skärhamn, approximately one hour from Gothenburg. Housed in an attractive, contemporary building and enjoying a magnificent setting amongst rocky outcrops and with the blue sea around it, the museum offers a memorable experience. Besides the collection of fine paintings and the opportunity to take watercolour painting classes, another highlight for the senses is the Vatten restaurant which is part of the Taste of West Sweden programme – recognising high-quality cuisine and the use of local, seasonal ingredients produced with respect for the environment. The restaurant also affords diners wonderful views out to sea. 
   
How to get there:
For example, take the Tjörn Expressen from Nils Ericson terminal to Skärhamn harbour. For more options contact local transport provider Västtrafik.
  
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A family break >> 
      
A two day cruise in Bohuslän >>
       
Islands along the west coast >>

See Gothenburg from the water – take a Paddan boat ride through the city’s winding, historic canal network. The trip is a magical way to get to know the port city of Gothenburg and will also take you into the bustling harbour area, characterised by striking buildings such as the modern Opera House, and an interesting collection of ships.
  
A visit to Haga, the bustling Old Town, is simply a must. Haga is all about quaint cobbled streets, traditional, painted wooden buildings, boutiques and enticing coffee shops where visitors can stop for the customary morning coffee and a spiced bun.
 
A green, open city with a compact centre, Gothenburg is very walkable and treading its streets is a great way to get to know it. Make your way down the broad Avenyn boulevard towards the harbour, walk to the city’s magnificent parks, including Gothenburg Botanical Gardens, one of the world’s leading botanical gardens; Slottskogen Park, including a zoo and a natural history museum; and the Horticultural Society Garden, an oasis
of calm a stone’s throw from Avenyn.
   
Walk too, to Gothenburg’s museums including the Rohsska Museum of
Fashion, Design and Decorative Arts, the Maritime Museum, The Aquarium and Gothenburg Art Museum.
 
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