Day trips from Gothenburg

Want to see more than the city centre? Here you’ll find day trips from Gothenburg to castles, fortresses, archipelago islands, museums, nature reserves and coastal places that work well for a half-day or full-day outing. Many can be reached by public transport, while others are better suited to a short road trip from Gothenburg.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nature reserve

    Änggårdsbergen nature reserve

    Änggårdsbergen is a hilly nature reserve close to central Gothenburg, with walking trails, heathland and wetlands. It is known for its spring display of wood anemones, and viewpoints towards the city and the sea.

  • Historic fortress north of Gothenburg

    Carlsten fortress

    At the very top of Marstrandsön, north of Gothenburg, stands this former military fortification from the 17th century. Today, visitors can explore the site’s history on their own, join guided tours, enjoy a meal in the restaurant, or book an overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Nature area with swimming spots

    Delsjön

    The Delsjö area is a vastly beautiful nature area, where you can find the continuous lakes Stora and Lilla Delsjön.

  • Archipelago island

    Öckerö

    Öckerö is both an island in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago and the name of the municipality that includes ten inhabited islands.

  • A group of people walking around a pond in front of a large house.

    18th-century estate just outside Gothenburg

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    Farm shop in Partille

    Kåhögs Gård

    Dairy farm with a self service shop east of Gothenburg.

  • Fortress

    Bohus fortress

    An over 700 year old fortress north of Gothenburg.

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