Västra Götaland Marinas - Sweden

The second largest county in Sweden and one of the newest established counties of the country Västra Götaland is the second largest county in Sweden and was established as an official county in the year 1998 which is uncommon considering the fact that all the other counties in Sweden were founded earlier that the 1990’s. This area is an oasis of calmness and tranquility with very friendly locals and a large number of parks and lakes that are ideal for picnics and hikes.

If you are considering taking your family on a vacation in this region then we suggest visiting Liseberg. It is a local amusement park for children of all ages. Yes, that includes you too. With more than 35 rides, this outstanding location will get you in touch with your inner child and make you forget about the stressful life back home.

The Southern Goteborg Archipelago is the ideal place to enjoy extreme nautical sports, hiking, canoeing and mountain biking. This area has it all – Golfs, hills, mountains and steep valleys for you to enjoy. Guided tours can be booked and will take you on cruises along the coastline or deep sea fishing for the infamous Halibut and Sea Trout. The Archipelago is also a location where you can see King Crab fishing boats. If you are lucky enough, the fishermen will even invite you on board to try the famous King Crab barbecue.

The most popular landmark in this region is The Björlanda Church – A medieval cultural establishment located on the island of Hisingen and one of the largest of its kind in all of Sweden. With marvelous architecture and immense halls, this religious establishment offers seats for more than 600 people and guided tours of its interior art. The guide will explain the meaning of every painting and sculpture inside the walls of this immense church.

The Universeum is another popular attraction in the area and features a large number of immense aquariums. Tourists from all around the globe choose Västra Götaland as a holiday destination for this aquarium. With glass corridors spreading under the aquarium it will provide the chance to see the unique marine wildlife of Sweden up close. Sharks, Stingrays and various indigenous fish species can be seen swimming no more than 1 meter away from you. All in all, this is a wonderful experience.

Accommodations can be found all over the city, from the center to its outskirts. The top rated establishments will ensure that your vacation in Västra Götaland will be unforgettable and you will be treated like a king among men. Here is a list of the most booked hotels: Ibis Styles Göteborg City, Hotel Royal, Gothia Towers Hotel, Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Göteborg, Spar Hotel Gårda, First Hotel G and Best Western Plus Hotel Mektagonen.

Restaurants in the area are open all year round and will give you the chance to taste extraordinary traditional dishes as well as modern European food. With fresh King Crab, Shrimp and of course the famous Halibut, the establishments in this region will provide variety and will surely spice up your holiday. The top rated venues feature names like: Restaurang Sjomagasinet, Restaurang Atelier I Hotel Pigalle, Sjobaren, Thai Silk, Heaven 23, Laxbutiken and Bella Gastis.