The Botanical Garden in Gothenburg is one of the largest in Europe and the most beautiful in Sweden boasting about 13,000 different species of plant. The area covers 175 hectares (432 acres), most of which is a nature reserve including an arboretum. Pride of the garden is the Rock Garden, but other worthwhile areas to visit include the Japanese Glade, the Rhododendron Valley and the greenhouses.
Telephone: (0)31 741 1100
Website: www.gotbot.se
Transport: Tram 1, 7, 8 or 13 to Botaniska Trädgården stop
Opening times: Daily 9am to sunset
Liseberg Amusement Park
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Sweden, Liseberg Amusement Park has been welcoming millions of visitors a year for almost 80 years. Besides popular rides like the wooden roller coaster Balder and tamer rides for the children, there are over 30 different attractions, restaurants, and entertainment venues where concerts and shows attract huge crowds. Besides the summer season, Liseberg is also open over the festive season for the biggest Christmas market in Scandinavia, as well as food specialities of the season, an ice bar and Christmas entertainment.
Telephone: (0)31 400 100
Website: www.liseberg.com
Transport:
Opening times: Open between April and October, as well as for the festive season in November and December; hours vary
Elfsborg Fortress
The well preserved, 17th century fortress is located on a small island at the entrance of the harbour, at the mouth of the Göta River. With a fascinating history of battles against the Danes, the fortress was once the mightiest citadel in Sweden for coastal defence and is highly popular with visitors. A dramatised tour is included in the admission fee.
Telephone: (0)31 158 151
Website: www.elfsborgsfastning.se
Transport: Boat tours depart daily to the fortress island from Lilla Bommen jetty between May and August, and weekends only in September
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