Historic Sites & Houses

Get the boat to New Älvsborg Fortress and travel back in time, go on a guided tour of 18th century manor Gunnebo House and Gardens or visit the popular Christmas market at Tjolöholms Slott. Below you'll find some of the castles and forts in the Gothenburg region, but there are many more to discover.

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Fortress

Bohus fortress

An over 700 year old fortress north of Gothenburg.

The island Marstrand with the fortress.

Fortress on Marstrand

Carlsten fortress

At the top of the island of Marstrand lies this 300 year old fortress.

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

One of the finest 1700s establishments in northern Europe.

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

A 17th-century fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved, and a popular excursion destination.

Castle in Floda

Nääs Slott

Nääs is Sweden’s best preserved late 19th century enviroment.

Fortress

Skansen Kronan

The old fortification offers a striking view of the city.

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

A beautiful castle south of Gothenburg.

Fortress

Skansen Lejonet

A historical spot with a great view over the city

Fort

Oscar II Fort

An old defense fortress built in the early 1900’s.

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One of the rooms in the castle, with a green carpet
Guided castle tour
Jun 16–Aug 31
Place:Tjolöholms slott
Midsummer wreath
Midsummer celebration in a historic setting
June 20
Place:Bohus fortress
Women in Midsummer wreaths
Traditional Midsummer celebration
June 20
Place:Gunnebo House and Gardens
Five people raising the midsummer pole in front of Tjolöholm castle.
Festivities south of Gothenburg
Jun 20–21
Place:Tjolöholms slott
The image shows a Swedish Midsummer celebration with people in traditional folk costumes dancing and walking on a green field, with a large crowd and a decorated maypole in the background.
Midsummer celebration in Floda
Jun 20–21
Place:Nääs Slott
Tour of a room at Gunnebo Slott in period costume
History and anecdotes
Jun 21–Aug 31
Place:Gunnebo House and Gardens