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 The most impressive fortress in the area |
15 kilometers north of Gothenburg Gothenburg 44281 Sweden +46 303 9 9200 |
Yes, it is 250km to Norway, but in the seventeenth century the border between the countries lay only 20km north of Gothenburg. Bohus Fästning fortress was situated at the border, and was the scene of many a battle during the bloody period of Swedish expansion. Today the peaceful fortress brings a lot of tourists to Kungälv. In the summer it is an excellent choice for a picnic. There are also many interesting paths, walls, towers and views for the kids. The easiest way to get here is on bus GL Grön to Kungälv. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Neo-Gustavian manor with English garden |
John Halls väg Gothenburg 41336 Sweden +46 31 334 1600 http://www.gunneboslott.se |
Gunnebo estate was constructed in the late eighteenth century. The owner was businessman John Hall, Sr, who contracted city architect Carl Wilhelm Carlberg. The architect was very much inspired by the Neo-Classical impulses in Europe. Gunnebo is built in Neo-Gustavian style. The Hall firm declared bankruptcy in 1807 and Gunnebo has had several subsequent owners over the years, J. Barclay being one of them. Gunnebo is now own owned by the municipality of Mölndal and is a Heritage-listed building. Right next to the manor you will find a lovely garden with trees and an English park. There are guided tours of the manor, gardens and farm. Gunnebo also arranges eighteenth-century theme parties, weddings, christenings and concerts at the manor house. Buses go from central Gothenburg to the Gunnebo estate; please phone Tidpunkten on +46 31 80 1235 for further information. If you come by car, take the E6/E20 through Mölndal, and follow the road signs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothenburg's oldest preserved building |
Kronhusgatan Gothenburg 411 13 Sweden |
Kronhuset is Gothenburg's oldest preserved building. It was built over a ten year period and completed in 1653. Even during the building period, the big storage house was called Kronhuset (House of the Crown); the building served as a storage facility for the Crown. Parliament convened on the ground floor in 1660. Since 1929, Kronhuset has been the property of the municipality of Gothenburg. Kronhusbodarna (sheds belonging to Kronhuset) date from the eighteenth century, and now house an old—fashioned country—style store and a café. Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna are only a few minutes walk from Brunnsparken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Manor house with zoo and art centre |
Nolhaga allé Gothenburg 441 81 Sweden +46 322 7 5598 |
When Jonas Ahlströmer returned to Alingsås after spending some time abroad he bought Nolhaga Manor. During his time there the manor had a mill, tobacco plantations and brickworks. It was here that they planted the first potato in Sweden, in 1724. Claes Adelsköld bought Nolhaga manor in the 1870s and rebuilt it in Italian Renaissance style. The city of Alingsås has been the owner of the manor since 1921 and has used it as a dancing salon and business school. It has also been the city's art centre since 1970. There is also an animal park with Swedish and foreign animals, and a farm-animal park for little children during the summer. Nolhaga manor is open Tuesday to Sunday. A local train will take you from Gothenburg to Alingsås and then bus 571 goes from Alingsås to Nolhaga Skola. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Manor with inn and swimming area |
Nääs slott Gothenburg 448 92 Sweden +46 302 3 1839 http://www.naas.se/ |
Nääs Manor has a history dating back to the 1600s. It is uncertain what the manor looked like back then, but it was probably a two-storey wooden structure. The director of the Swedish East India Company, Jacob von Utfall, was the owner of the manor in the eighteenth century. At that time, it followed a Carolingian architectural style. The two wings situated on both sides of the manor are from that era. Nääs Manor offers fine examples of nineteenth-century interior decorating. During the summer, there are daily tours of the manor; for the rest of the year, tours are available to groups only. On the grounds you will find a café, an inn, an English garden, fishing facilities, swimming areas and walking paths. Nääs Manor arranges midsummer celebrations and a Christmas market. Admission costs SEK40 (EUR4.72) for adults, SEK20 (EUR2.36) for children aged seven to 16, and SEK30 (EUR3.54) per person for groups of a minimum of 20. To get here, take the local train to Floda, then bus 553 to Tollered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old fortress with a museum and excellent view |
Skansen Kronan Gothenburg 402 33 Sweden |
The Skansen Krona fortress was built in 1641. The fortress' main purpose was to scare off the Danes, and it was also known as Juteskrämman (the Dane Scare). It was completed in 1695. Skansen Krona is built on a hill and therefore commands a grand view of the central parts of Gothenburg. The tower ornament is in the shape of a crown, hence the name (krona means crown). Today, the fort houses a military museum. To get there take trams 1, 3, 4 or 9 to Hagakyrkan and walk across Haga. To reach the fort, you have a few options. You can walk up a very steep stairway from Frigångsgatan in Haga, take a sloping footpath from Skanstorget, or use the road/footpath from Lilla Risåsgatan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Residence of the County Governor |
Södra Hamngatan 1 Gothenburg 41114 Sweden |
The Residence was built in 1648—1650 for Field Marshal Lennart Torstensson. He was also Governor General of the counties of Västergötland, Dal, Värmland and Halland until 1654. The Crown purchased the building in 1657. The Swedish king Karl Gustav X died here on 13 February 1660, during the parliament session. Today, the Residence houses the offices and reception rooms for the County Governor of Västergötland. It is located only a few minutes walk from Brunnsparken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent Tudor manor |
Tjolöholms slott Pl 1220 Gothenburg 43033 Sweden +46 300 54 4200 http://www.tjoloholm.se/ |
Businessman J.F. Dickson built this magnificent manor house/castle at the beginning of the twentieth century. The house is built in English Tudor style with extravagant and exclusive facilities dating from the turn of the last century. Tjolöholm has grand castle grounds on a peninsula in the Kungsbacka fjord. The area includes a church built in Scottish style, popular for weddings. The old workers village attached to the castle is today used as holiday accommodation. Storstugan (the main cottage) functions as a conference and party hall. There is also a carriage museum on the grounds, which themselves are very beautiful to walk around in, on Dickson's old riding lanes. If you want to go swimming, there is a small beach just at the foot of the manor, especially suitable for small children. There are a few cafés on the grounds too. Guided tours of the castle are arranged every hour. To get there by car, take the E6 southbound to Kungsbacka. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Old fortress and prison |
Basargatan 10 A Gothenburg 411 10 Sweden +46 31 60 9670 http://www.borjessons.com |
Älvsborgs Nya Fästning is located on an island at the harbour entrance. It was built in the 1600s, and completed in 1660. With a fortress in the harbour entrance and military batteries on Hising island, Gothenburg was very well fortified against enemy troops. The fortress itself has a very interesting history. It has also been used as a prison, and there are old prison cells that you are allowed to visit. There is also a chapel on the island, very popular for weddings. To get here take the ferry from Lilla Bommen. The ride takes about 30 minutes. You buy the ferry ticket in Kajskjul 207 at Lilla Bommen. A tour of the fortress and island is included in the ticket price. For departure times, check the website. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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