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 Tourist information in Alingsås |
Stora Torget 1 Gothenburg 44181 Sweden +46 322 61 6200 http://www.alingsas.se/m-turis... |
The Tourist Information Centre in Alingsås offers you the knowledge that you would need. Information on the area, booking of accommodation, activities, guides and guided tours. They have the usual brochures about Alingsås, as well as information and leaflets on other regions in Sweden. This Tourist Information Centre also arranges somewhat different events, for example Potatisfestivalen (the Potato Festival) and Bullfestivalen (The Pastry Festival). A local train will take you to Alingsås. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandy beach south of Gothenburg |
Askims Badväg Gothenburg 43645 Sweden |
Askimsbadet may be crowded, and the sand is not very good, but it is the only naturally sandy beach close to Gothenburg. If you have trouble or dislike getting into the water from cliffs, or you just happen to like flats, then this is one of two alternatives. The other one is Näsets badplats, which is not a naturally sandy beach, as you discover when you get into the water. To get here, take bus GL Blå to Askimsbadet. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Johan Appelgren |
 Photo: Johan Appelgren |
 Exhibition of sports and racing cars |
Billdalsvägen 2 Gothenburg 42736 Sweden +46 31 68 0010 http://www.autocollection.se |
Auto Collection in Billdal is the only permanent exhibition of cars open to the public in Gothenburg. You will find sports and racing cars dating from 1923 to 1997, for example a Triumph 1800 Roadster from the 1940s and an Austin Healey 3000 from the 1960s. It is also possible to rent vintage cars for special occasions, like graduations or birthday parties. To get here ride bus GL Blå to Brottkärr. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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 coffee-roasting house |
Beatrice Lesslies gata 18 Gothenburg 421 31 Sweden +46 31 755 7600 http://www.kahls.se |
Kahls Kaffe was founded in Gothenburg by Carl Birger Nilsson in 1911. Today, the third generation of Nilssons run Kahls Kaffe. Kahls coffee cannot be bought in supermarkets; special tea and coffe shops sell them, and many cafés and restaurants in Gothenburg serve Kahls coffee. Kahls Kaffe arranges special coffee tutorials for groups at the roasting house. The tutorial includes coffee tasting, the history of coffee and a tour of the roasting house. For clients and prospective clients the course is free; other groups have to pay a small fee. The groups have to have a minimum of 15 people, and a maximum of 60, and tours must be pre—booked. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tourist centre |
Storgatan 41 Gothenburg 43432 Sweden +46 300 3 4595 http://www.kungsbacka.se |
The Tourist Centre in Kungsbacka, opposite the bus station, gives basic tourist information, sells tickets and assists with booking accommodation. Apart from the basic information on Kungsbacka (including a free map), they also offer information on the rest of Halland. Tickets are sold for most concerts and events in Gothenburg, and they have folders that contain leaflets on fishing, golf and other activities. As an alternative for accommodation they offer privately owned cottages that can be rented on a weekly basis; the Tourist Centre guarantee their quality as they take care of the inspection, booking and administration themselves. 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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Small sandy beach and cliffs |
Näsets Badväg Gothenburg 42166 Sweden |
Näset is a place to bathe in the sea, 11km southeast of the Gothenburg city centre. It consists mainly of cliffs, but has a small sandy beach and a pier. This isn't a very big place, so if you want a good spot on a warm day, come early. Or come in the late afternoon and enjoy a picnic on the cliffs; there is a kiosk and a café in case you get hungry. This isn't a very suitable place for disabled people as there is a steep hill leading down to the swimming area. Bus 19 goes from Brunnsparken to Näset (it is the final stop). 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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Rocky bathing spot with a rural atmosphere |
Smithska vägen Gothenburg 42166 Sweden |
Smithska Udden is the largest bathing spot in Gothenburg, and the wide stretch of rocks never fills up completely, not even on warm summer days. In spite of being quite close to the city, the area is rural with cottages close to the sea. It can be hard to get to Smithska Udden if you do not have a car or a bike. It can be done, but you have to be patient when changing buses and waiting for the next one. To get here, take trams 1 or 7 to Frölunda torg. Switch to bus number 92 to Näsbovägen. If you have a car, the only problem is finding a parking space. If you do not mind walking, you can park at Näsets large parking lot a few hundred meters before the turning to Smithska udden. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Johan |
 Photo: Johan |
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Nordic centre for modern art |
Södra Hamnen 6 Gothenburg 47132 Sweden +46 304 60 0080 http://www.akvarellmuseet.org/ |
The Nordic Watercolour Museum is a centre for contemporary art, studies and research with a focus on watercolour techniques. The museum is located in Skärhamn, on the western part of the island of Tjörn, 50 kilometres north of Gothenburg. The international and classic watercolour paintings are very beautiful. There is a permanent exhibition and also temporary ones. For researchers, there are special meeting rooms. For artistic work, studies and research, there is an experimental workshop with advanced technical equipment. 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 |
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The most beautiful beach in greater Gothenburg |
Vallda Sandö Gothenburg 43040 Sweden |
Vallda Sandö is pretty distant and, especially if you do not have a car, it may be too difficult to get here. But it is worth the bother. Nowhere around Gothenburg will you find such a combination of beaches and rocks, and the area is large enough to offer peace and seclusion to everyone wanting it. Furthermore, the area is a proclaimed nature reserve, and has a rich bird and plant life. To get here by car take road 158 towards Kungsbacka, turn right towards Vallda and then follow the signs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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