Province of Bohuslän

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Bohuslän's Essential Treasures

This selection explores the heritage of Bohuslän and Gothenburg, spanning from Iron Age monuments to modern industrial achievements. The list features ancient burial sites like the Blomsholm stone ship and Grönehög tumulus, alongside Gothenburg’s architectural landmarks such as the German Church and the Bourse. Technical innovation is represented by the Volvo Museum and the Saab 35 Draken fighter jet, while key transport hubs like the Nils Ericson Terminal and various ferry links highlight the region's enduring maritime and coastal connectivity.

Bohuslän's Essential Treasures — Map

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Gustav II Adolfs staty

A bronze statue by Bengt Erland Fogelberg, unveiled in 1854. It depicts the city's founder, King Gustav II Adolf, pointing to the ground where Gothenburg was to be built.

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Blomsholm

Blomsholm in Skee parish in Bohuslän is an area north of Strömstad where there are many ancient monuments from the Stone Age to the Middle…

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Grönehög gravfält

An Iron Age burial ground featuring a prominent tumulus approximately six meters high, located near the Blomsholm monuments northeast of Strömstad.

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Blomsholm

Blomsholm in Skee parish in Bohuslän is an area north of Strömstad where there are many ancient monuments from the Stone Age to the Middle…

Tobias Bär / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Volvo Museum

The museum documents the history and development of the Sweden's most renowned car brand. Vintage cars from 1920s on are on display.

Andrzej Otrębski / CC BY-SA 4.0

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German Church, Gothenburg

The German Church, also called Christinae Church, is church located in the city centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Unknown artist / Public domain

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Bourse

The Bourse is a municipal building in Gothenburg, western Sweden. It is located on the north side of Gustaf Adolf Square.

Ezeu / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Drottningtorget

A central square located outside Gothenburg Central Station. It marks the historical site of the Queen's Gate, which was once part of the city's 17th-century fortifications.

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Kvarnbron

A bridge in central Gothenburg spanning the Norra Hamnkanalen, forming an eastern continuation of the Stora Hamnkanalen.

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Nils Ericson Terminalen

The primary bus terminal in Gothenburg, designed by architect Nils Torp. The building received the Kasper Salin Prize for its architecture in 1996.

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Lindholmspiren

A pier and ferry stop in the Lindholmen district, serving as a key transit point for the city's river-based public transport and the nearby technology park.

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Strömstad-Sandefjord

International ferry terminal providing regular passenger and vehicle transport across the Skagerrak to Sandefjord, Norway.

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Color Line Strömstad

Ferry terminal dedicated to the Color Line service between Sweden and Norway, equipped with Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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Hållö färjeläget

Ferry terminal providing boat connections to the island of Hållö, known for its historic lighthouse and granite landscape.

Katsuhiko Tokunaga / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Saab 35 Draken

The Saab 35 Draken is a Swedish fighter-interceptor developed and manufactured by Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget between 1955 and 1974.

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