We will be in Gothenburg Dec 9-15. We are hoping to be able to go cross country skiing or other outdoor winter activities in day trips from the city. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Also any other day trip ideas? Is it doable to drive to Oslo or Copenhagen for a day in December weather?
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
6970 posts
Gothenburg has a mild maritime climate so in mid december you can expect single digit temperatures, probably above zero, and rain or sleet. You might have to travel a bit to go cross country skiiing.
Neither Oslo nor Copenhagen are on what I would call "day trip distance" from Gothenburg.
Posted by
Bay Area, California
1632 posts
I concur with Badger. Gothenburg is not a ski destination. However, the seafood is great.
Posted by
OP
Virginia
8 posts
So where would you suggest to go as a day trip from Gothenburg? Castles? Fun small town? Interesting walking tour in a days drive from Gothenburg? Thanks for the input!!
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Have you tried googling "Gothenberg Tourism" ?
Posted by
OP
Virginia
8 posts
We have gotten great information from that site on things to do in Gothenburg. We would also like to explorer more of the countryside. We see lots of other places to go but with limited time we were hopping for specific suggestions on an exciting destination outside the city. Someplace to get another "side" of Sweden.
Thank you for an insights you may have!
Posted by
Copenhagen, Denmark
971 posts
If you are interested in castles, you could drive up to Bohus fortress just north of Gothenburg. While it is not your typical mediaval castle, it has seen extensive fighting in the many wars between Denmark and Sweden. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohus_Fortress
You could also check out Marstrand, though it might be more of a summer yachting destination. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marstrand
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5846 posts
While I’ve never been there, the photos of Fjällbacka (and Camilla Läckberg mysteries) have made me interested in visiting that town. I’m not sure it would be a good winter destination.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
6970 posts
If I were to do a day trip from Gothenburg I would not drive, I would use public transport. Much easier and cheaper. And driving in Gothenburg is hardly a relaxing experience. But there are plenty of places to see, depending on what you are interested in. For castles/fortresses, Varberg is a good town to visit. But don't miss Skansen kronan and Skansen lejonet in Gothenburg as well.
And I agree with Barkinpark, the seafood in the area is great. And December is a good month for shellfish.
Posted by
OP
Virginia
8 posts
Thank you for the input!