Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Places to visit near Göteborg

Göteborg is a city in Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, home to about 572,799 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Medical History Museum (1 km), Trädgårdsföreningen (1 km) and Jubileumsparken (2 km).

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Göteborg at a glance

Location
Västra Götaland County district, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Population
about 572,799
Coordinates
57.7072° N, 11.9668° E
Places within 50 km
215 (104 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Göteborg

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Göteborg: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Göteborg, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Göteborg

88 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Göteborg. The closest is Härlanda Kyrkoruin (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Härlanda Kyrkoruin · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Svarte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Kärsepölen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Gäddevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Aspen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Stora Tingtjärnen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västra Götaland County →

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Göteborg

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Göteborg. The closest is Universeum (2 km); the best-known is Rya Forest (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Halland County →

Churches near Göteborg

24 churches within 100 km of Göteborg. The closest is Tyska Kyrkan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Göteborg

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Göteborg. The closest is Gustav Ii Adolfs Staty (1 km); the best-known is Tumlehed Rock Painting (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Göteborg

19 museums within 100 km of Göteborg. The closest is Medical History Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Göteborg

16 parks within 100 km of Göteborg. The closest is Kronhuset (1 km); the best-known is Trädgårdsföreningen (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Göteborg

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Göteborg
  2. 2 km Museum of World Culture · museum, Halland County
  3. 2 km Trädgårdsföreningen · park, Halland County
  4. 1 km Medical History Museum · museum, Västra Götaland County
  5. 1 km Jubileumsparken · park, Västra Götaland County
  6. 2 km Ramberget · viewpoint, Västra Götaland County
  7. 2 km Back to Göteborg

Plan a longer trip from Göteborg — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Göteborg

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    All places near Göteborg by distance

    Within 15 km of Göteborg

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Stora Tingtjärnen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Björkö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Bohus Fästning · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Sandsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Hälsö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Hornasjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Öxsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Skåtte Mosse · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Gråkuntan · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Äggsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Tvibotten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Vävra Vatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Kringledammen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Särö Västerskogs Naturreservat · sanctuary · Halland County · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Vinga · attraction · Västra Götaland County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Bufferöds Damm · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Ingetorps Sjö · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Romesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Iglesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Böljesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Klovatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Klåverön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Sörsjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Håvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Iglekärr · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Hanhals Borgruin · fort · Halland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Åsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Nedre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Lövön · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Marstrands Naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Mellan Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Tvängen · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Övre Örevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Djupesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Drypesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Mörtevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Carlstens Fästning · fort · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Övre Långevatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Ingelsvatten · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Stensåsesjön · lake · Västra Götaland County · ~39 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Göteborg by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6988Härlanda Kyrkoruin (4 km)
    Other attractions5454Johanna (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens826Universeum (2 km)
    Churches2124Tyska Kyrkan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1922Gustav Ii Adolfs Staty (1 km)
    Museums1719Medical History Museum (1 km)
    Parks1516Kronhuset (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Björkö (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Göteborgs Moské (2 km)
    Beaches & coast23Hätteberget Fyr (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Ramberget (2 km)
    Temples22AtmosFear (2 km)
    Waterfalls01Trollhättan Falls (83 km)

    Göteborg: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Göteborg?

    Medical History Museum (museum, about 1 km), Trädgårdsföreningen (park, about 1 km), Jubileumsparken (park, about 2 km), Museum of World Culture (museum, about 2 km), Ramberget (viewpoint, about 2 km), Shoreline-Stenen (attraction, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Göteborg?

    215 places on Spotwander: 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 54 other attractions, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 churches, 19 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Göteborg?

    Härlanda Kyrkoruin, about 4 km by road; Svarte Mosse (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Göteborg?

    Universeum, about 2 km by road; Rya Forest (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Göteborg?

    Tyska Kyrkan, about 1 km by road; Gothenburg Cathedral (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Göteborg?

    Start in Göteborg, visit Museum of World Culture, then Trädgårdsföreningen, then Medical History Museum, then Jubileumsparken, then Ramberget, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Göteborg?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Göteborg

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Göteborg’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.