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Sweden | and the West Coast | Gothenburg and the West Coast Hudiksvall Gothenburg and Søderhamn Gothenburg and her archipelago the West Coast Gävle Sweden’s second city is vibrant, progressive and full of historical sites, fabulous cafes, restaurants, museums and shops. Her archipelago offers a landscape of The wondrous Bohuslän coastline, stretching far reaching beauty that is perfect for exploring by boat, bike and kayak. OSLO 170km from Gothenburg to the Norwegian Uppsala Västerås border has to be seen to be believed. Örebro STOCKHOLM The stark beauty of its Vanilla Hotel, Gothenburg Stromstad Koster Islands 10,000 island archipelago The Vanilla Hotel enjoys a tranquil guests can enjoy their meal in its’ Grebbestad Lake Vänern is counterbalanced by an Vitlycke Motala position in the heart of Gothenburg. delightful cosy little courtyard. Fjällbacka abundance of colourful,Norrköping The bustling Avenyn is just a few Smögen traditional fishing villages. steps away and the cosmopolitan Accommodation: 32 charming rooms Lysekil Kvänum Ellös Trollhättan Linköping pedestrian shopping streets, city including single, standard, superior and Ljungskile Mollosund museums and the beautiful gardens family rooms. of Tradgårdsforeningen Park are all Marstrand Kungälv close at hand. · Airport: 25km Gothenburg Landvetter Gothenburg · Bed & Breakfast Styrsö Built in the 19th century, the hotel has been carefully restored and · City centre location now offers modern, comfortable · Complimentary WiFi accommodation. Located next to the Prices from £494 per person* 1 Gothenburg hotel is the Café Vanilj, which serves Borgholm light meals and freshly baked pastries, For the past few years, and during the summer months Gothenburg has been gaining an international reputation for its cool cafes, laid-back parks and cuisine. The cityHelsingborg has a friendly small-town feel. Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg Malmö The Clarion Hotel Post is located on the Accommodation: 500 air-conditioned 2 Södra Skärgården canalside in the centre of Gothenburg, rooms including standard, superior and a stone’s throw from the central deluxe rooms and junior suites. To the south of Gothenburg is an train station, the shopping archipelago of 13 islands. Here there centre and the 19th century park of · Airport: 28km Gothenburg Landvetter are broad horizons, active fishing Tradgårdsforeningen with its manicured · Bed & Breakfast communities, places to bathe lawns, rose garden and palm house. · City centre location and leafy woodlands interspersed between the sea’s blue inlets. Housed within a former post office · Complimentary WiFi building, the Clarion Hotel Post · Restaurant combines modern decor with many · Spa facilities original features and artistic pieces. · Swimming pool (outdoor) The history of the building is celebrated 3 Weather Islands and through memorabilia the early Prices from £489 per person* For a real edge-of-the-earth 1900s are brought to life. experience, look no further than the remote Weather Islands (Väderöarna). These 300 or so humpbacked rocks provide excellent opportunities for spotting seals. Styrsö Skäret Guest House, Styrsö 4 Koster Islands On the island of Styrsö nature, by guests and the delicious cuisine tranquillity and a warm summer served which sets this property apart. The Koster Islands form Sweden’s vibe take centre stage. It is here that first Marine National Park. Take you will find a gentle landscape Accommodation: 13 simple, individually a stroll, hire a bike, enjoy a swim of granite rocks, sandy bays, calm decorated rooms. in the crystal clear waters or just ponds, woods of pine and birch trees, relax on the deck and enjoy the · Airport: 38km Gothenburg Landvetter waterfront hamlets, walking trails and plus a 15-minute ferry journey wonderful panoramas. car-free roads that are ideal for cycling. · Archipelago location Owner-managed by Ola and his · Bed and Breakfast wife Ylva, Styrsö Skäret Guest · Complimentary WiFi House is a true gem, offering · Restaurant charming accommodation and a comfortable lounge adorned with Prices from £522 per person* antique furnishings and ornaments. It is however, the service received

* Guide prices based on 2-sharing a Standard room (3 nights), flights from London to Gothenburg Landvetter and return private transfers. Regional airports and single room supplements on request. Boat tickets for Styrso are payable locally. Please visit our website 24 | Sunvil 020 8758 4722 www.sunvil.co.uk/sweden Alentejo for further information on these and other featured properties. 020 8758 4722 www.sunvil.co.uk/sweden real Scandinavia | 25 Sweden | Gothenburg and the West Coast Sweden | Itinerary The west coast of Sweden Itinerary: 6 days / 5 nights The landscape of West Sweden varies from rocky coastlines with picturesque villages, bustling marinas and cultural attractions – Pilane Sculpture Park, the Nordic Watercolour Museum and Carlstens Fortress on A short break in Marstrand - to open fields, vast forests and beautiful lakes. Gothenburg and Koster Hotel, Koster Islands (Sydkoster) her archipelago Departures: Daily For the first time visitor to the city, we residents, to take a walk along one Perched on the waterfront of Accommodation: 78 rooms including Duration: 5 nights would recommend that you start your of the island’s marked trails or to hire Sydkoster, a stunning island in single, standard and triple rooms, suites Prices from: £764 per person exploration in Haga, one of the oldest a kayak from the harbourfront and Sweden’s first Marine National Park, is and apartments. districts in Gothenburg. This once explore the island from the water. the recently renovated Koster Hotel. There are few cities in the world that wooden settlement is now home to Alternatively, take the boat to the Unspoiled landscapes, crystal clear · Airport: 189km Gothenburg enjoy a natural island playground waters, traffic free roads and quaint Landvetter plus a 45-minute cobbled streets brimming with cosy islands of Vrångö, Vargö, Köpstadsö, ferry journey on their doorstep. Gothenburg is communities are bountiful and make cafes and boutique shops. Try coffee at Sjumansholmen and Kårholmen (to one of the lucky ones, boasting an the Koster Islands the ideal choice for · Archipelago location Da Matteo where beans are roasted on name a few) or hire a bicycle and archipelago of islands just 20 minutes a natural, active escape. · Bed & Breakfast site or sample the largest Kannelbulle explore the neighbouring island of · Complimentary WiFi from the city centre. Our five night Located only 100m from the (cinnamon bun) at Café Husen. Donsö (linked to Styrsö by a bridge). · Restaurant itinerary offers time to experience harbourfront the hotel enjoys views the cultural attractions and shopping Overnight at the Vanilla Hotel in Overnight at Styrsö Skäret Guest House across the sea and port. A hotel has Prices from £919 per person* Gothenburg. on Styrsö. stood on this site since 1905 and a opportunities of Gothenburg before number of original artefacts remain. visiting the island of Styrsö and its Day Three: Day Six: Inside, the rooms are simply decorated woodland, sandy bays, fishing villages After breakfast, depart Gothenburg After breakfast, take the ferry to in a traditional or fresh maritime style. and sailing harbours. by tram and travel to the harbour of Saltholmen. On arrival at Saltholmen Saltholmen (20 minutes – payable you will be transferred to Gothenburg Day One: locally). Your destination today is the Landvetter airport for your return flight On arrival at Gothenburg Landvetter island of Styrsö, 15 minutes from to the UK. airport, you will be transferred to Fjällbacka Saltholmen by ferry (payable locally) and the Vanilla Hotel in the centre of Price includes: Stora Hotellet Bryggan, Fjällbacka home to the Styrsö Skäret Guest House. Gothenburg. Overnight at the Vanilla • Return flights to Gothenburg On arrival at Styrsö Skäret harbour you Hotel in Gothenburg (page 25). Landvetter airport The idyllic coastal village of Fjällbacka, in either a Newport maritime style will find the guest house 300m along with its picture-postcard harbour front or in a style that symbolises a city or Day Two: the waterfront. • Private transfers on arrival and of colourful wooden buildings, rocky destination. Day at leisure. Gothenburg is best on departure backdrop and lively summer scene, Overnight at Styrsö Skäret Guest House explored on foot or by using the was the favourite retreat of film star Accommodation: 32 rooms divided (page 25). • 2 nights at the Vanilla Hotel, Ingrid Bergman. It is also famed as between three buildings in the heart network of electric trams. It is also Gothenburg (Bed & Breakfast) possible to hire a city bicycle to explore Days Four and Five: the birthplace of the Swedish author of Fjällbacka. • 3 nights at Styrsö Skäret Guest Camilla Läckberg. the 370 miles of marked cycle paths that Days at leisure in Gothenburg’s · Airport: 150km Gothenburg Landvetter southern archipelago, Södra Skärgården. House, Styrsö (Bed & Breakfast) The charming Stora Hotellet criss-cross ‘The gateway to West Sweden’. · Bed & Breakfast Opportunity to explore the island of Bryggan is located in the centre of • 48 hour Gothenburg Pass · Coastal location Styrsö, home to approximately 1600 Fjällbacka. A warm welcome from • Single room supplement on request owners Susanne Maxvall and Peter · Complimentary WiFi Holmstedt and their team, and homely · Restaurant accommodation await guests. The Prices from £959 per person* guest accommodation is decorated

Smögen Hafvsbad, Smögen

The village of Smögen is without a Accommodation: 76 rooms including doubt one of the most picturesque single rooms, standard rooms, junior settlements along the West Sweden suites and suites divided between two coast and encapsulates the best of adjoining buildings. the region with its colourful houses, sailing boats, fishing harbour and · Airport: 145 km Gothenburg Landvetter swimming bays protected by the · Bed and Breakfast stark granite boulders. · Coastal location Located in the centre of the village, · Complimentary WiFi Smögen Hafvsbad is a modern spa · Restaurant hotel with a light, warm and relaxing · Spa facilities atmosphere. The property has an · Swimming pool (indoor) indoor swimming pool, wellness centre and shoreline sauna all available Prices from £923 per person* free of charge to guests.

* Guide prices based on 2-sharing a Standard room (7 nights), flights from London to Gothenburg Landvetter and car hire. Regional airports and single room supplements on request. Please visit 26 | Sunvil 020 8758 4722 www.sunvil.co.uk/sweden our website for further information on these and other featured properties. 020 8758 4722 www.sunvil.co.uk/sweden real Scandinavia | 27