Sydväst Travel Guide

Västra Götaland County

This is my favourite photo from my trip to Sweden. Visiting the islands was great idea.
Stora Amundön nature reserve on the Swedish West Coast. There are horses and sheep left to graze on the island in the summer.
Swedish West Coast Down by the water on a sunny day in May. The pink flowers are sea thrift (Armeria maritima). Sat on the rocks, looking out over the blue sea, glittering in the sun. This was the first time this year, that the stone actually had warmed up enough to make it pleasant to remain seated. Without the jacket on... And I was just one, out of many, that had the same bright idea this day!
Mute swans are common here on the Swedish West Coast. These last days there have been unusually many. On this occasion a flock of swans had stopped close to land, and some of them stood here calmly "posing" on rocks in the water - unaware of the odd person sneaking up behind the bushes.... ;)
Sunset at "Billdalsbadet" - off season. (As you could guess from the look of that jetty!) April, and that boat jetty really needs to have some repair done soon.... The winter storms have taken their toll on the jetties along the coast here! #GoldenHour

Popular places to visit

Vinga

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vinga during your travels in Sydväst. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Vinga

Things to do

Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

฿1,544
per adult
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide

Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)

฿3,667
per adult
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket

฿842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

฿1,558
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup

Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup

฿2,173
per adult
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game

Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game

฿952
per traveller
Self-Guided Secrets of Gothenburg Exploration Game
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Top hotels in Sydväst

Thon Hotel Dockyard

Thon Hotel Dockyard

3 out of 5
Skeppet Ärans Väg 23 Vastra Frolunda Vastra Gotaland
The price is ฿3,377 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,377
฿3,783 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vastra Frolunda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The room, facilities, staff and breakfast were amazing. Incredible value!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Thon Hotel Dockyard
Kusthotellet Styrsö

Kusthotellet Styrsö

3 out of 5
53 Skäretvägen Styrso Västra Götalands län
The price is ฿3,278 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,278
฿3,671 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Styrso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Donsö Ferry Terminal and Styrsö Bratten Ferry Terminal ...
Kusthotellet Styrsö
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel

4 out of 5
Herman Lindmans Torg 1 Gothenburg Västra Götaland
Stay at this hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7,483 reviews)
Room was good. Bad breakfast was very crowded and the service at the reception was unfriendly and rude.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Gothia Towers & Upper House

Gothia Towers & Upper House

4.5 out of 5
Mässans Gata 24 Gothenburg
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,810 reviews)
Clean room, spacious, good location. Three tower locations but not all towers have access to gym. Pools and spa with fee.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Gothia Towers & Upper House
Clarion Hotel Draken

Clarion Hotel Draken

4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2 Gothenburg
The price is ฿3,784 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿3,784
฿4,238 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,120 reviews)
Great hotel great location

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Clarion Hotel Draken
Scandic Goteborg Central

Scandic Goteborg Central

4 out of 5
VIKINGSGATAN 7 Gothenburg
The price is ฿2,625 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,625
฿2,941 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,454 reviews)
The hotel is in the middle of a massive building site. A bit far from anything even a coffee house. Room is gorgeous but doesn’t have a much needed table. Had to unpack onto the floor. Don’t think we’d stay there again.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Scandic Goteborg Central
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Other neighbourhoods around Sydväst

Wide Angle View of Alvsborgs Bridge Gothenburg in the district of Roda Sten - Big Suspended Bridge over River Gota Alv in Gothenburg Sweden.

Eriksberg

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Eriksberg enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Göta Canal is worth a stop.

Eriksberg
Aerial view over area named "Majorna" and the Suspension bridge "Älvsborgsbron" in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Majorna

4/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Majorna
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Olivedal

While you're in Olivedal, take in top sights like Linnegatan or The Iron Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olivedalsgatan Tram Stop or Prinsgatan Tram Stop.

Olivedal
Skansen Kronan showing military items, heritage architecture and château or palace

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 Linnegatan and The Iron Square, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.

Haga
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Lindholmen

While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Göta Canal.

Lindholmen
Sweden, Vastra Gotaland County, Gothenburg, Aerial view ofVasastaden district

Vasastaden

Appreciated for its restaurants and museums, you might consider exploring Vasastaden. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Haga Church, and jump on the metro at Vasa Viktoriagatan Tram Stop or Vasaplatsen Tram Stop to get around the city.

Vasastaden

Sydväst Travel Guide