Day Trips

Gothenburg has good connections to exciting nearby areas. All areas offer something extra and a day trip to a castle, a beautiful natural reserve or a museum is pleasant and easy to access. Here is a list of some places that are definitely worth a visit.

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Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

A beautiful castle south of Gothenburg.

18th century garden

Jonsered Gardens

One of Sweden’s most inspiring parks.

The manor, picture taking from the garden.

Manor, café and garden

Råda Manor

Råda Manor is a well-preserved estate with a fascinating heritage dating back to medieval times.

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Farm shop in Partille

Kåhögs Gård

Dairy farm with a self service shop east of Gothenburg.

Beautiful heathland and a lone tree in late autumn at Sandsjöbacka Nature Reserve, which stretches from Gothenburg to Kungsbacka.

Nature reserve

Sandsjöbacka naturreservat

An extensive nature reserve with diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Here you can take a short break from the city’s buzz or set out on a longer, pulse-raising hike along clearly marked trails.

Central gardens

Växtrum i Lerum

Garden designers and residents create green oases in Lerum.

A man is hiking in Ersdalen nature reserve

Nature reserve on Hönö island

Ersdalen

Perfect for birdswatching, and a dream to mountain climbers and families with children.

one of the fighter planes inside the subterranean hangar at Aeroseum.

Aviation museum

Aeroseum

Aeroseum is an experience-based activity centre located inside a declassified Swedish Air Force bunker.

Excursion destination

Saltholmen

Discover Saltholmen – the gateway to Gothenburg’s archipelago! This charming peninsula in western Gothenburg is perfect for anyone looking to experience both the sea and the archipelago.