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- Mini-hotel by the harbour? Castle with live-in ghost? Or a friendly campground? West Sweden offers all types of accommodation, for all budgets.
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- The restaurant scene of West Sweden is a paradise for anyone who enjoys good cuisine. Take a culinary tour of West Sweden and enjoy all the delicacies from the sea, which vary depending on the season. Shrimps, oysters, lobster...
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- In West Sweden you can experience everything from riding a bicycle along the Göta Canal, to sailing among the islands of Bohuslän, to canoeing in the lake system of Dalsland. The cosmopolitan atmosphere in Göteborg...
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- Take a look at the riches West Sweden has to offer. From activities for outdoor enthusiasts such canoeing through the wilderness to gentle steamboat cruises through the countryside, and from gourmet dining to tours of historical sites.
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Design, arts and crafts in West Sweden

When form and functionality come together in perfect harmony, you get world-class design. West Sweden is the home of the Swedish textile industry, including a pioneering carpentry school and furniture makers, a ceramics centre and two car manufacturers. Its design academies produce the most innovative craftsmen, artists and fashion designers in the country.

The Culture Festival in Gothenburg

Vibrant Gothenburg explodes with colour during this festival. The city’s pretty cobbled streets and squares are injected with more energy than ever - a wonderfully welcoming carnival atmosphere, with people indulging in the culture of Sweden and worldwide.

Shopping

Gothenburg shopping

Gothenburg is a lively shopping city with a lot of shops within walking distance. It offers an exiting mixture of modern warehouses and independent shops.

Upmarket

UPMARKET

The annual arts and crafts market, that takes place during the Gothenburg Culture Festival, exhibits around seventy professional craftsmen who display their unique work at the market at the Horticultural Society.

Design

Design objects

In West Sweden, there’s an amazing range of design, arts and crafts on offer, including eclectic exhibitions and locally-designed furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, art and fashion. Find out more about the who, what and how of Swedish design in this section.

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Attractive packages

Package your experience of West Sweden with gorgeous accommodation, exquisite food and drink, engaging cultural activities inside art halls or in the great outdoors and stylish shopping!

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Exhibitions and museums

A selection of places to experience art, design and china; from country houses and world heritage sites to sculptures on historic grave fields or in botanical gardens – all awaiting your exploration!

Avalon

Avalon Hotel

Is this Sweden’s most stylish hotel? Part of the Design Hotels Group, Avalon showcases eclectic Swedish designs, sculptures and artwork throughout its six floors. It’s also feng-shui certified, with furnishing, lighting, fragrance and sounds playing a key role in allowing guests the most relaxing of stays.

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Events

Summer in West Sweden means concerts in front of 50,000 people at the Nya Ullevi arena, but it also includes smaller scale events, such as markets or children’s theatre. Visit an art exhibition or cheer on the winning team in an exciting sailing regatta.

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