Things to do in Västra Götaland County

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Västra Götaland County Travel Guide

Skansen Kronan featuring views, a garden and a city

Botanic Gardens which includes a garden as well as a family

Gothenburg featuring a marina and a bay or harbor

Gothenburg showing a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people

What to do in Västra Götaland County

Popular places to visit

Liseberg Amusement Park

Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.

Universeum

Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.

Nordstan Shopping Center

During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.

Lacko Castle

You can find out about the history of Lidköping when you stop by Lacko Castle. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area.

Skara Sommarland

Bring the kids to Skara Sommarland and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Axvall. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Slottsskogen

Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

Gothenburg University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Gothenburg University during your stay in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Scandinavium

Catch an event at Scandinavium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

The Avenue

During your visit to Gothenburg, you can do some window-shopping at The Avenue. While in this trendy area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Areas of Västra Götaland County

Skansen Kronan which includes heritage architecture and a city

Gothenburg City Center

Spend some time visiting places like Queen's Square while getting to know Gothenburg City Center, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Liseberg Amusement Park which includes a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Centrum

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Museums, historic sites, and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Valhalla Swimming Hall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.

Heden

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Heden. Spend some time visiting top spots like Liseberg Amusement Park, and catch the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Fish Market showing a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Inom Vallgraven

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Inom Vallgraven. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kungsgatan, and catch the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Skansen Kronan which includes military items, a castle and heritage architecture

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 Skansen Kronan and Linnegatan, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.

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.