Things to do in Västra Götaland County

Experience sightseeing with a splash during an amphibious bus tour of Gothenburg. Pass by the main highlights like Fish Church, Poseidon, Liseberg, and more while hearing about the history and culture of the city from your guide. Start the tour at Stora Teatern - a musical and theater building in the city center - where you will board the bus. Then, set off through central Gothenburg passing sights like Avenyn, Poseidon, Liseberg, Ullevi, and the Fish Church. As the surface beneath changes, the real fun begins and it is time for the bus to get wet. Hold on to your phones and cameras and prepare for some butterflies in your stomach as the 10-ton bus transforms into an amphibious boat and enters the river. Listen as the music gets louder and a big splash of water hits the windscreen. Before you know it, you're floating. After a couple of minutes of cruising on the water, the guide will give some additional info about how the bus works.  From the water, get a great view of the city and see big ships leaving and entering the city. After about 20 minutes in the water, head back to the pickup point passing some more incredible sights on the way.

See the sights of Gothenburg at your own pace with a 24-hour ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. 8 different stops along the route to explore with a variety of areas and attractions for you to discover. tBus stops: 1. Stora Teatern / Gran Theatre, 2.Järntorget, 3. Linnéplatsen, 4. Haga, 5. Valand / Kingsgate Avenue, 6. Korsvägen / Liseberg, 7. Drottningtorget, 8. Brunnsparken / Lejontrappan Marvel at the Stora Theatern, where many of the city's large concerts and shows are performed. Visit the Gothic-style fish market of Feskekörka, get stunning views of the river from the top deck of the bus and get insights into the history of the city with the informative on-board commentary in 7 different languages.

Begin your boat tour by cruising through the thriving Gothenburg Harbor, which is the largest port in Scandinavia, and learn more about its daily workings from the insightful live commentary. As the boat cruise continues, you get the chance to admire Älvsborg Fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved forts, and hear from the guide about a history that stretches back many centuries. Then, sail around the southern islands of the beautiful Gothenburg archipelago and marvel at the scenic landscape of cliffs, islets, and sea, which are so prolific to the western coast of Sweden.

Haga is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Gothenburg. The pedestrian street Haga Nygata is lined with well-preserved houses, many in the characteristic Gothenburg style called "landshövdingehus," with one floor in brick and the rest in wood. Each iconic house and building has a wealth of historic significance and during this 2-hour walking tour, your tour guide will enlighten you about some of the best ones. As you go, be charmed in the most Swedish of ways by a neighborhood that used to be a slum with a seedy reputation in the 19th century but is now Gothenburg's hippest area with no shortage of cafes, delicatessens, and independent shops. Follow your local guide to the area's must-see places, hidden gems, and local hotspots, and gain a proper introduction to the most iconic neighborhood in Gothenburg.  

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Sherlock Holmes by collecting clues as part of a fun smartphone game. Solve the murder of a fictional character with your colleagues, friends, or family, and explore the highlights of Gothenburg, including the Gothenburg Cathedral. After downloading the app and entering the code, embark on a unique adventure full of brain teasers, puzzles, and lots of British humor. Become a high-class detective for a day and work alongside Sherlock Holmes. Take as long as you need to tackle this criminal case, stopping to explore the area whenever you wish to. Restart the game when you're ready and have a blast while you come across iconic sites, such as the Stora Hamnkanalen. Whilst this game does not focus on interacting with your surroundings nor informing you about it, it is the perfect activity to explore this amazing city in a fun and interactive way. Get ready for a walk through the most beautiful places in the city.

Experience the best of Gothenburg and save up to 50% with a convenient all-inclusive digital pass. Choose between 1-day or multi-day pass and enjoy access to more than 25 attractions, tours, and other experiences. Embark on fascinating bus and boat tours, and visit the city's most popular museums. Use your phone as your entrance ticket to all the included attractions, for as many days as you choose. Download the Go City app and make use of the interactive guide, Plan your itinerary and book attractions in real-time, then activate your pass by scanning the QR code at any attraction. Cruise through the southern archipelago to the beautiful island of Vinga, visit the famous Volvo Museum, or explore historic and contemporary design at The Röhsska Museum. Customize your adventure with hop-on hop-off bus and boat tours, and see local hidden gems aboard a paddan boat. The Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass includes: • Paddan boat tour (seasonal - April to October) • Röhsska Museum • Laserdome • Prison Island (reservations required) • Guided tour to Vinga (seasonal - July to August) • Bohus Fortress • Hop-on hop-off boat tour (seasonal - July to August) • Gunnebo House • Hop-on hop-off bus tour (seasonal - April to September) • Archipelago guided tour (seasonal - summer) • Volvo Museum • Ringlinien Heritage Tram • The Gothenburg Museum of Art & Hasselblad Center • Gothenburg's Chocolate & Candy Shop • Gothenburg Tramway Museum • Gothenburg Sports Museum • Casino Cosmopol • Röda Sten Konsthall • Slottsskogen Adventure Golf (seasonal - April to October) • Tour of Hisingen (seasonal - spring) • Gothenburg City Museum • Säveån paddan boat tour (seasonal - spring) • Maritiman Floating Ship Museum (seasonal - April to October)

Hop onboard the M/S Carl Michael Bellman boat and ride from Lilla Bommen through the harbor and southern archipelago to the most western point of Gothenburg: the island of Vinga. Enjoy commentary from a live guide on a trip of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each way.  Relish in the sweeping sea-views or check out the onboard cafe, where you can purchase coffee, cake, snacks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. Upon arrival to Vinga, take an hour to explore the island. Walk along the trails and explore the beautiful nature, visit the famous lighthouse, swim in the ocean, or find a spot in the sun and relax.

All aboard the Gothenburg hop-on hop-off boat tour. Your expert guide will tell you about events and shopping in the city center, about the classic Haga district, and the port of Gothenburg and its highlights. You can hop on and hop off at the various stops as often as you like, or stay onboard and enjoy the ride. The boat stops at: 1. Kungsportsplatsen / Stora Teatern 2. Brunnparken /Lejontrappan 3. Lilla Bommen 4. Eriksberg 5. Haga / Feskekôrka

The two hour long cruise is operated with one of the popular open sightseeing boats called Paddan. Start from Kungsportsplatsen and cruise the narrow city canals and then continue through the harbor to the river outlet of Säveån. On the way your guide will point out both city landmarks and popular attractions. Säveån is sometimes referred to as Gothenburg's Amazonas with it's rich nature and fauna. If you are lucky you can get a glimpse of a beaver sorting out branches for it's nest. Bird lovers will also find this area attractive as the lush environment is a popular hideout for many birds. The live guide will make sure you get the most out of your experience.

As per your request time our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Gothenburg then drive you till the centre downtown to start catch your boat and discover Gothenburg by freely way and feeling the wind on your face through uncrowded roads. Lejontrappan is the starting point for ride the boat and its one of the most famous point in Gothenburg. Lejontrappan is a Swedish word and it's mean in English The Lion Stairs. Enjoy ride the boat in Goth-River through Gustav Adolfs square where you will get to see and learn from our guide about king Gustav Adolfs statue which standing in the square since the late 17th century. Additionally you will get to see and learn about the stock market building which is dating back to the 18th century and its constructed with shape of the new classical art. Then ride the boat through The German Church, also called Christinae Church, is church located in the city centre of Gothenburg, Sweden. Named after Queen Christina, it was inaugurated in 1748, and used by the German and Dutch congregation in Gothenburg. After that enjoy ride the boat in the open Baltic sea at Lilla Bommen is a part of Gothenburg harbor used for visiting boats and also the name given to the land surrounding the harbor. The eponymous building along with The Göteborg Opera house and the barque Viking are all located at Lilla Bommen. Water and snacks will be served during the boat tour. End the tour with the view and the history of Feskekörka is a Swedish word and its mean in english the fish church, its an indoor fish market in Gothenburg, Sweden, which got its name from the building's resemblance to a Neo-gothic church. It opened on 1 November 1874, and was drawn by the city architect Victor von Gegerfelt. At the end of the tour, drive you back to your hotel.