This 8-day self-drive trip explores West Sweden’s contrasting landscapes, from Bohuslän’s coastal islands and fishing villages to inland forests and lakes. Enjoy driving, scenic hikes, paddling, and local seafood at your own pace. Ideal for outdoor lovers seeking flexibility and calm.
8 Days and 7 Nights
$4715
112+ Booked
Arrive at Gothenburg, pick up your rental car, and drive north along the Bohuslän coast. Optional detour to Marstrand to see 1658 Carlsten Fortress. Arrive in Ljungskile on Byfjord for a 4-night stay. Dist: ~87 km |
Drive: ~1.5h
Overnight: Ljungskile.
Explore Pilane Sculpture Park (“Anna” by Plensa). Ferry from Kyrkesund to protected Härön for coastal hiking. Return to mainland for Skärhamn’s Nordic Watercolour Museum (art by Dalí, Zorn, Lerin). Dist: ~110 km |
Drive: ~2.5–3h
Overnight: Ljungskile.
Drive north to Uddevalla. Walk the seaside Strandpromenaden boardwalk past cliff views and Ice Age fossil banks at Skalbankarna. Optional archipelago boat tour before returning to Ljungskile. Dist: ~52 km |
Drive: ~1h
Overnight: Ljungskile.
Drive to seaside Lysekil. Explore Gamlestan, Stångehuvud granite cliffs, Lysekil Church, Havets Hus, and Kallbadhuset. Option to ferry to Skaftölandet or hike the Kuststigen trail to Stångehuvud. Dist: ~140 km |
Drive: ~2.5–3h
Overnight: Lysekil.
Drive into Dalsland. Optional stop at Vitlycke Museum to see UNESCO World Heritage Bronze Age rock carvings. Continue to Köpmannebro to check in to eco-friendly Swedish Country Living. Dist: ~92 km |
Drive: ~1.5–2h |
Overnight: Köpmannebro.
Visit Dalsland Canal in Håverud to view the steel aqueduct beneath road and rail bridges. Explore Dalslands Konstmuseum’s sculpture park and lake-view café before returning to Köpmannebro. Dist: ~26 km |
Drive: ~30m
Overnight: Köpmannebro.
Drive to Kroppefjäll Nature Reserve. Hike the Dr Saedén Walk (2.7 km) or part of the 54 km trail through pine heathlands and rift valleys. Optional canoeing or biking before returning. Dist: ~80 km
Drive: ~1.5h
Overnight: Köpmannebro.
Drive south to Gothenburg. Drop off your rental car at the airport or city center. Optional city exploration: Haga district, Liseberg, Göteborg Museum of Art, and the waterfront harbor. Dist: ~161 km | Drive: ~2.5–3h Departure day.
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