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Discover West Sweden

From £905

Excluding Flights

7 Nights

May-Aug

Overview

This laid-back summer self-drive follows West Sweden’s beautiful coastline from Gothenburg to Fjallbacka, showcasing some of the country’s best kept secrets. Discover a myriad of islands and skerries dotted with brightly painted houses, stay in picturesque villages, visit historic sights and indulge in some fine seafood.

Starting in Gothenburg, enjoy a day sightseeing in this compact and charming city, which is best explored on foot, by tram and canal boat. It is packed full of chic shops, interesting museums, galleries, and an enticing array of cafes, bars and restaurants – foodies especially will enjoy this place.

In fact, this entire holiday is a gastronome’s delight with so many wonderful seafood restaurants up and down the coast, and the chance to join a shellfish safari, which we highly recommend.

Beyond the city, the region lends itself perfectly to leisurely exploration with a wealth of places to visit and outdoor activities set against scenic backdrops and in relatively close proximity to each other. Nordens Ark wildlife park, the fort on Marstrand and the Bronze age rock carvings near Tanumshede are not to be missed as well as the chance to go sea kayaking in the calm waters off Fjallbacka.

Itinerary

Arrive in Gothenburg and make your way from the airport to the city centre (payable locally) for a two-night stay in this vibrant city.

Enjoy sightseeing, shopping and exploring Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city. A useful purchase is the city card, which gives you free entrance to many sights, attractions, museums and day trips as well as unlimited travel on trams, buses and boats.

Collect your rental vehicle and head north, visiting the island of Marstrand with the Carlsten Fortress, dating back to 1658, en route to Ljungskile where you will spend two nights.

Explore the scenic island of Tjorn and the Nordic Watercolour Museum, the seaside resort of Lysekil with its Marine Life Museum (with an 8m long underwater observation tunnel) and the pretty village of Fiskebacksil backed by granite cliffs.

Continue north to Fjallbacka, stopping off to see a variety of wildlife at Nordens Ark, home to many endangered animals including snow leopards, Amur tigers, Amur leopards, wolves, lynx, endangered birds and amphibians. In the delightful fishing village of Fjallbacka check in for three nights.

With Fjallbacka as a base there are a host of attractions to visit in the area. The remote Weather Islands, easily reached by a regular boat service, and the Koster Islands with their unspoilt beaches and marine national park, are definitely worth exploring. Visit the UNESCO site at Tanum for outstanding examples of Bronze Age art carved some 3,000 years ago. Enjoy a Seafood Safari in Grebbestad and enjoy mouthwatering langoustines, lobster, mussels and oysters.

Take a leisurely drive south to Gothenburg where you will drop off your car before boarding your onward flight.

Prices & departures

What's Included

  • Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom

  • Daily breakfast

  • Car hire for 6 days

  • 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday

  • No surcharge guarantee

  • Full financial protection

From £905 Excluding Flights

7 Nights

May-Aug

Prices are per person based upon 2 sharing, subject to availability. Your Travel Specialist will confirm the exact price based upon your tailored requirements, inclusions, and travel dates.

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