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Västra Götaland County

Parks and nature in Västra Götalands län

Parks & Nature Spots

Västra Götaland offers diverse outdoor spaces, from Gothenburg's 19th-century horticultural gardens and the 137-hectare Slottsskogen forest park to the plateau mountains' unique geology. The region features historic city parks like Skövde's Boulognerskogen alongside natural landmarks such as Martorpsfallet’s limestone waterfall on Kinnekulle and the seasonal cascades of Skäktefallet on Hunneberg. These sites preserve local biodiversity, featuring Swedish wildlife, rose gardens, and ancient forest trails.

Parks & Nature Spots — Map
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Slottsskogen

Extensive 137-hectare city park and former royal hunting ground established in 1874, featuring natural forest, large grass fields, and a free zoo with Swedish animals. The area includes walking paths, diverse playgrounds, and the Gothenburg Museum of Natural History.
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Garden Society of Gothenburg

The Garden Society of Gothenburg is a park and horticultural garden in central Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Boulognerskogen

One of Sweden's largest city parks, established in the 1870s near Skövde University. It features a swimming lake, ancient trees, and walking paths.
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Skuggälven

Forested area featuring a waterfall and walking trails near the Norwegian border.
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Skäktefallet

A waterfall located within the Halle- and Hunneberg eco-park, cascading over the edge of the plateau mountain.
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Martorpsfallet

A limestone waterfall located on the Kinnekulle plateau, where water flows over natural stone steps. Most active during spring or heavy rainfall.
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Parks & Nature Spots
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Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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