With miles of pristine coastline dotted with thousands of tiny islands, west Sweden offers visitors a chance to see nature at its wildest. Sample oysters and mussels straight from the sea in Lysekil or delve into the hidden corners of the archipelago by sea kayak. Break for fika amonst the elegant boulevards of cosmpolitan Gothenburg or head inland to camp and canoe in the vast wilderness of Dalsland.
Intrigued? Discover our top 9 reasons to visit West Sweden here.
Picture perfect
West Sweden just begs to be photographed! Take a look at the gallery we've put together from some of our favourite shots. Read more
Fika fun
While in Gothenburg, be sure to take a break at 3pm to indulge in the city's favourite treat.
Add a little Nordic flare to your kitchen by following our recipe for kanelbullar, the iconic Swedish cinnamon bun. Read more
Dive in
Pack your bathers and take advantage of West Sweden's beautifully unspoilt golden sands with a spot of wild swimming. Read more
West Sweden – available now!
This fully revised second edition of Bradt's West Sweden remains the most comprehensive - and only standalone - guidebook to this enchanting region. In the first dedicated guidebook, Bradt's West Sweden reveals the staggering variety of the area's experiences, including a chapter on Gothenburg and a section on the region's history and culture, and offers detailed maps of both the coastline and the cities. New for this edition are sections on Top 10 'must do' and Top 6 Wild Swimming spots, new road trip suggestions and new coverage of Borås, the region's second largest municipality.
