7-Day Sweden Road Trip around Gothenburg

Canal in the historic centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Sweden.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Sweden. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 6 nights in Gothenburg, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Sweden. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Gothenburg and Tanumshede.

We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Sweden you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Gothenburg, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Sweden, including the stunning Slottsskogen and Gothenburg Botanical Garden.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Lisebergsbyn, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Lisebergsbyn. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Sweden. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Gothenburg and Tanumshede, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Sweden. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Sweden.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Sweden. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Sweden.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Sweden.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Sweden has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Sweden. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Sweden extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Sweden fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Sweden today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Canal in the historic centre of Gothenburg, Sweden.Gothenburg / 6 nights
Tanums kommun - city in SwedenTanums kommun

Map

Attractions

Photo of amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg ,Sweden.Liseberg
Photo of Slottsskogen scenic park and lake in Gothenburg ,Sweden.Slottsskogen
UniverseumUniverseum
Horticultural Society, Heden, Centrum, Göteborgs Stad, Västra Götaland County, SwedenHorticultural Society
Photo of beautiful glass greenhouse in Gothenburg Botanical Garden, Sweden.Gothenburg Botanical Garden
GöteborgsoperanGöteborgsoperan
photo of morning view of Varberg fortress in Varberg in Sweden.Varberg Fortress
Feskekörka, Inom Vallgraven, Centrum, Göteborgs Stad, Västra Götaland County, SwedenFeskekörka
photo of Gothenburg Museum of Art in Gothenburg , Sweden.Gothenburg Museum of Art
Kungsklyftan Fjällbacka
photo of rock carvings from Bronze Age, which are about 3000 years old, located at one time on the shores of the fjord, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some have been painted red for tourists. Tanum, Sweden.Rock Carvings in Tanum
photo of aerial view of Balder roller coaster on Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg, Sweden.Balder
photo of Getterön Nature Reserve in Varberg, Sweden.Getterön Nature Reserve
Tjurpannans Nature Preserve
Aspeberget Rock Carvings, Tanums kommun, Västra Götaland County, SwedenAspeberget Rock Carvings
The Promenade In Varberg, Varbergs kommun, Halland County, SwedenThe Promenade In Varberg

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Economy
Round trip
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Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

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Day 1 – Gothenburg - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Gothenburg - arrival day

  • Gothenburg - Arrival day
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  • Göteborgsoperan
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Your road trip adventure in Sweden begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Gothenburg. You’ll stay in Gothenburg for 6 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Gothenburg has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 4,527 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Gothenburg is Lisebergsbyn. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 372 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Gothenburg, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg, Ölrepubliken. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,529 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg is BrewDog Göteborg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,220 customers.

Gothenburg also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg is Steampunk Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,520 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Sweden!

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Day 2 – Gothenburg

Day 2

Day 2 – Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
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Drive 17 km, 45 min

  • Slottsskogen
  • Gothenburg Botanical Garden
  • Gothenburg Museum of Art
  • Universeum
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Gothenburg has to offer. Cherish the 5 nights you have left in Gothenburg by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Gothenburg. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Gothenburg, like the extraordinary Slottsskogen. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,448 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Gothenburg is the spectacular Gothenburg Botanical Garden. This attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,749 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Gothenburg Museum of Art. This art museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,786 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Gothenburg.

Your discovery of Gothenburg does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Gothenburg on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Sweden, be sure to eat at Haket, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,048 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Gothenburg is the popular Brewers Beer Bar Magasinsgatan. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Ölhallen 7:an is one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Gothenburg!

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Day 3 – Gothenburg

Day 3

Day 3 – Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
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Drive 12 km, 38 min

  • Horticultural Society
  • Liseberg
  • Balder
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Day 3 of your road trip across Sweden is another day in the magnificent Gothenburg. You now have 4 nights left in Gothenburg. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Gothenburg offers plenty for you to see and do, and your hotel will be conveniently located near several of the area's best attractions.

One of the best travel destinations you can travel to in the town of Gothenburg is the stunning The Garden Society. This has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,401 visitors.

You could also spend some time visiting the spectacular Balder in the town of Gothenburg. This attraction is a wooden roller coaster and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,583 visitors.

Today you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a popular tour. You’ll be excited to learn that there are plenty of options for top-rated tours and activities in Gothenburg you could sign up for on this day of your vacation. Choose among the best tours before or after booking.

When it’s time to eat, the city of Gothenburg has restaurants and bars to fit all budgets.

We recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg, Ölhallen 7:an. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 759 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re hungry to try a top restaurant in the city of Gothenburg that locals enjoy, eat at Skansen Kronan. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,812 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg, The Flying Barrel Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 808 customers.

For one of the best bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Gothenburg, we recommend the cocktails at 3 Små Rum. This bar has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg is Björns Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 229 customers.

Toast to another amazing day in the city of Gothenburg!

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Day 4 – Halland County and Gothenburg

Day 4

Day 4 – Halland County and Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
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Drive 161 km, 2 hours 13 min

  • Getterön Nature Reserve
  • Varberg Fortress
  • The Promenade In Varberg
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You still have 3 nights left in Gothenburg.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Getterön Nature Reserve. This incredible attraction is a nature reserve and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 877 visitors.

Varberg Fortress is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,252 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is The Promenade In Varberg. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 294 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Sweden to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Gothenburg.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Gothenburg, like Champagnebaren Kyrkogatan 13. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 433 customers.

Nya Älvsborg Fortress is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Gothenburg. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 272 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg, Skansen Kronan. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,812 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bar Centro. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 486 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Sweden!

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Day 5 – Tanumshede and Gothenburg

Day 5

Day 5 – Tanumshede and Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
  • Tanums kommun
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Drive 283 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Rock Carvings in Tanum
  • Aspeberget Rock Carvings
  • Kungsklyftan Fjällbacka
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On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Gothenburg, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Gothenburg.

Today you'll explore the city of Gothenburg. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Vitlycke museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,500 visitors.

Rock Carvings in Tanum is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Gothenburg. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,725 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Gothenburg is Aspeberget Rock Carvings. This amazing attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 328 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Kungsklyftan Fjällbacka. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,637 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Sweden to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Gothenburg.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg, Frankes Göteborg. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 388 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Drinks 20. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 237 customers.

Bar La Lune is another of the best bars in the city of Gothenburg. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 169 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Sweden!

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Day 6 – Tanumshede and Gothenburg

Day 6

Day 6 – Tanumshede and Gothenburg

  • Gothenburg
  • Tanums kommun
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Drive 306 km, 3 hours 54 min

  • Tjurpannans Nature Preserve
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Gothenburg, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Gothenburg.

Today you'll explore the city of Gothenburg. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Grebbestad Info Centre. This incredible attraction is a parking and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 122 visitors.

Tjurpannans Nature Preserve is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Gothenburg. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 599 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Sweden to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Gothenburg.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Sweden!

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Day 7 – Gothenburg - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Gothenburg - departure day

  • Gothenburg - Departure day
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  • Feskekörka
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Day 7 of your road trip in Sweden is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Gothenburg before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Gothenburg and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Sweden.

You’ll then say farewell to Gothenburg. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Sweden!

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