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.

Fortress

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

One of Sweden’s most well preserved fortresses.

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.

Events

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Knights performing knight tournaments
Medieval times at Bohus fortress
Jun 28–29
Place:Bohus fortress
shaman with tattoos
Festival at Bohus Fortress
Aug 22–23
Place:Bohus fortress
Santa is reading all the Wishlists
Christmas market
Nov 29–Dec 7
Place:Bohus fortress
Poster
New Year's celebration at Bohus Fortress
December 31
Place:Bohus fortress