A beautiful park and zoo in Göteborg, and it's free!…read more Slottsskogen was the highlight of my visit to Göteborg as well as one of my favourite experiences on my trip to Europe. I highly recommend it, and if you only have time to do a couple of things while in Göteborg, Slottsskogen should be a priority. The park is huge--perfect for a picnic or a game of Frisbee, and there is a zoo (one of the oldest in Sweden, according to the website). It's a great way to spend a day, and best of all, it's free!

I love this place! Not much can beat a HUGE park in the middle of a city - being able to enjoy…read morenature at no cost is something I am a fan of. There are paths for walking/running/biking, there's a giant pond with birds and little boats, there is an area with animals like ELK!, there is a playground, there is plenty of room for picnicking... and more! The location of Slottskogen is also fantastic - from one end you can easily access the botanical gardens and from the other you can head directly into town. Whenever I am in Göteborg, this place is tops on my list!

On the island of Valø, just outside Fjellbakka in Bohuslän, you will find this charming hotel and…read morerestaurant. Catch the boat "Valøfärjan" from Fjellbakka - it's a 10 minute ride. I have not stayed at the hotel but based on multiple visits to the restaurant, the friendliness of staff and proprietors, and talking to people staying there; I am certain it's an experience not to be missed. The staff is friendly, food is excellent and the ambiance/location is unsurpassed. The menu is limited and almost exclusively fish and seafood. My favourite include shrimp sandwich and the local fish soup. For those who prefer meat the veal schnitzel is the pride of the chef and very good. Bring your dog and the kids and spend an afternoon - there is plenty of tumbling space.