Things to do in Vastra Gotaland County, West Coast: The Best Historic Sites

August 4, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden including Stora Ros, The Rock Carvings in Tanum, Karlsborgs Fastning, Bohus Fastning, Martorpsfallet, Grafsnas Slottspark, Rastplats Varldsarvet Tanum, Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet, Sundsby Sateri, Blomsholm.
Restaurants in Vastra Gotaland County

1. Stora Ros

Sundkallevagen, Styrso 430 84 Sweden
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Stora Ros

The archipelago's highest point 60 m , with wonderful views. Interesting cairn from the Bronze Age

2. The Rock Carvings in Tanum

Tanum Sweden +46 525 209 50 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/557
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

The Rock Carvings in Tanum

Reviewed By P3854GHsylvias

If you are ever in the west coast of Sweden, I can recommend a vistit to the rock carvings at Vitlycke museum in Tanum. They have guided tours with excellent guides and the carvings itself are very well preserved.

3. Karlsborgs Fastning

Befalsgatan, Karlsborg 546 30 Sweden +46 505 173 50 [email protected] http://www.vastsverige.com/karlsborg/Karlsborgsfastning/
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Karlsborgs Fastning

The big adventure at the Fortress of Karlsborg Exciting effects, cannons, gun shots, smoke and enemy attacks... A guided tour to remember! The Adventure Tour at Karlsborg Fortress Exciting effects, cannon bursts, gunshots, smoke and enemy attacks... The adventure tour at the fortress is like nothing else - more like an action film than a regular guided tour. The guided tour begins with a film about life at the fortress in the middle of the 19th century. Suddenly viewers are drawn into the exciting film and led through dark vaults and twisting passageways into the old fortress on a guided tour with plenty of adventure and special effects. The moat caponniere has an interesting exhibit with authentic settings from the 1860s. See the commander's home, with a cannon in the parlour, the secret restaurant and the vault of the National Bank, filled with hundreds of gold bars. You can also have a closer look at the commander's office, Bulta-Majas restaurant, and part of the armour. The adventure tour at the Karlsborg Fortress lasts about one hour and 45 minutes. Ticket sales and start for guided tours: The shop Fastningsboden at the fortress market square. Parking: lots outside the fortress, please follow road signs.

4. Bohus Fastning

Fastningsholmen, Kungalv Sweden +46 72 307 17 77 [email protected] http://www.bohusfastning.com
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Bohus Fastning

Bohus fortress is an unprecedented Nordic heritage. Forces from Sweden, Denmark and Norway has unsuccessfully besieged the site 14 times and during more than 700 years Kings, Queens, witches and saints have put their mark on the history of the site. Prisoners have suffered hellish torment in its dark dungeons and in the courtyard there is still a well, built by the toil of condemned prisoners. The fortress has been a ruin for the past two centuries, ensuring that its violent past is but a memory, today the site is a popular destination for excursions, far from gun smoke, witchcraft commissions and corporal punishment. Nowadays, foreign visitors are more than welcome inside its walls, where peace now reigns most of the time. Make a visit to the Bohus fortress, and be a part of the Nordic history.

Reviewed By PeterR7 - Gothenburg, Sweden

We go here every 2-nd year about.. the fortress is really a fascinating place with lots of rooms to see, and lots of information about all the great battles that have taken place here. Well worth a visit!

5. Martorpsfallet

Gotene 53395 Sweden
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Martorpsfallet

6. Grafsnas Slottspark

Kungsallen 72, Sollebrunn 441 72 Sweden https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Park/Gr%C3%A4fsn%C3%A4s-Slottspark-403512839675795/
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Grafsnas Slottspark

7. Rastplats Varldsarvet Tanum

E6, Tanumshede Sweden +46 70 916 74 50 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rastplats-V%C3%A4rldsarvet-Tanum/262384380597248
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Rastplats Varldsarvet Tanum

8. Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet

Polgatan 13, Gothenburg 414 60 Sweden http://www.kulturreservatet.se/gathen/
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Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet

9. Sundsby Sateri

Sundsbyvagen 385, Hjalteby 471 73 Sweden +46 304 60 11 77 [email protected] http://www.tjorn.se/sundsby
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Sundsby Sateri

The Sundsby manor is located on the island Mjörn in the municipality of Tjörn in Bohuslän. The garden and the surrounding park are imbedded in a hilly, wooded landscape. The road passing through the park still follows its medieval route.Get to know the exciting history of the Sundsby Manor, dating back to the 14th century. Among all of the residents during the centuries, the life of Margaret Huitfeldt is the most gripping. She lived at Sundsby with her family during the 17th century. What happened to her? What about her foundation? Learn more about the fate and life of this remarkable woman during a guided walk in Sundsby´s beautiful garden.

10. Blomsholm

Stromstad 452 92 Sweden http://www.vastsverige.com/stromstad/produkter/blomsholm/
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Blomsholm

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