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Gardens in West Sweden

Discover the gardens of West Sweden & Gothenburg

West Sweden is home to many beautiful gardens to visit, from grand castle gardens to small hidden gems. On this page, you’ll also find cosy garden cafés, garden hotels, suggested road trips and other scenic places to explore.

Plan an inspiring garden road trip through West Sweden

Here you’ll find inspiration for scenic road trips between some of West Sweden’s finest gardens to visit, along with tips for cosy experiences along the way.

Roadtrip Bohuslän map

Road trip to gardens in Bohuslän

Go on a scenic road trip to blooming gardens. Along the way, you’ll discover local flavours, farm cafés, cosy places to stay and beautiful stops.

A map of a city with a lot of buildings.

Road trip to gardens between Gothenburg and Borås

Visit beautiful gardens, cosy accommodation, textile shopping and enjoy locally produced delicacies.

A map of a town with trees and buildings.

Take the train to four gardens along Gotaleden

Enjoy blooming borders, great food and picturesque accommodation. Train hop the short stretch between Gothenburg and Alingsås. 

A map of a park with a lot of trees.

Garden journey around Skaraborg

Between the gardens you’ll find great places to stop, including historic gems, cafes, farm shops and cosy accommodation.

Handens Hus, Medelplana

Five hiking trails going past beautiful gardens

Here are some tips on five hiking trails that will take you through natural landscapes and to lovingly tended gardens. 

Gunnebo Slott

Castle gardens you shouldn’t miss

Set off on a castle-hopping adventure through West Sweden. Each castle has its own unique story to tell, combined with beautiful formal gardens, lush parkland and impressive architecture.

Meet the locals Sara

Visit a local garden enthusiast

Do you love gardening and want to try a different experience? Then you should meet one of our Locals who show off their fantastic private gardens, just for you.

Below you can read more about Gun, Inger, Pia and the D´Arcy family - West Sweden's Garden Locals.

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