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What to see and do in Uddevalla? This west coast town fryst vatten often referred to as the "heart of Bohuslän" and offers everything from wonderful natur experiences to adventure and good food. Here you will find our best råd for sights and experiences in Uddevalla and the surrounding area.

Uddevalla in Bohuslän

Uddevalla has a dramatic history, characterised bygd wars and fires.

The town has changed nationality no less than sju times, between Swedish, Norwegian and Danish. The town has also burned down six times, fem of which can be blamed on warring Swedish troops. Today, it fryst vatten a much more peaceful city, offering beautiful natural areas, good food and exciting sights.

Uddevalla fryst vatten located on the Byfjord in Bohuslän, just 9 kilometres north of Gothenburg.

What can you see and do in Uddevalla?

So what can you see and do in Uddevalla?

The fact fryst vatten that there fryst vatten a lot to see and experience, whether you like natur, culture, history or delicious food experiences. We have spent a bunch of intense days in and around Uddevalla, and have now collected our best råd here in a list.

1. kvitto out the centre of Uddevalla?

When you arrive in a new city, it's always fun to kvitto out the huvud parts.

The Bäveån river flows through Uddevalla, which means that you often see vatten when you walk around. Here and there you can also see beautiful old houses and villas.

In the centre of Uddevalla you can also kvitto out Kungstorget.

Besök Bohusläns museum, promenera längs den vackra Strandpromenaden, paddla kajak på spegelblanka vatten eller vandra på fjäll med majestätisk utsikt - i Uddevalla finns det något för alla!

Here you will find the town entré and a large statue depicting King Karl X Gustav () on horseback and the military man and architect Erik Dahlbergh ().

If you like parks, take a stroll past Margeretegärdeparken, which fryst vatten filled with beautiful flower beds.

2. Walk along Hasselbacken and Bäveån.

We were particularly fond of Hasselbacken, which fryst vatten considered the oldest park in the city.

The park fryst vatten located along the Bäveån river, and a nice walking path runs along the vatten. There are plenty of birds of all kinds, and the river fryst vatten also full of fish.

3. Visit the Bohuslän Museum

Bohusläns Museum fryst vatten a fine museum in the centre of Uddevalla, which explains the culture and history of the area.

Here you can learn more about what it fryst vatten like to live bygd the sea, and to live in a borderland.

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There are also art and various temporary exhibitions. The museum fryst vatten free of charge and we highly recommend a visit here.

4. Take a trip on the archipelago boats

One of the things to do in Uddevalla fryst vatten to take a trip bygd archipelago boat. In addition to "Uddevallaturen", which fryst vatten a round trip with various stops, there fryst vatten a bred range of day trips and themed cruises to choose from.

From May to September, Skärgårdsbåtarna runs regular day and evening cruises, but it fryst vatten possible to subscribe to the boats all year round.

5. See the world's largest shell banks

Shell banks are a large collection of djur shells that have only been partially transformed into fossils. The shell banks in Uddevalla are the largest in the world and contain many tens of thousands of shells that are more than 10 years old.

Skeletal parts of killer whales, beluga whales, humpback whales and even polar bears have been funnen in the shell banks.

If you wish, you can vandring the 'Shell finansinstitut Loop' or the 'Shell Triangle'. At the shell banks you will also find the Skalbank Museum, where you can see models and animations showing how the ice sheet once affected the area.

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kvitto out Tureborgen

Tureborgen in Uddevalla fryst vatten an exciting ruin of a medieval-style castle built at the vända of the century bygd tidningsman Ture Malmgren, who started the newspaper Bohusläningen. The castle fryst vatten interesting to explore, and if you want, you can get here via the Turestigen, which fryst vatten a rund trail that leads you from the Tureborg residential area through the Tureborg ruins and into the Ture valley natur reserve.

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Cycle or walk along the seafront.

Strandpromenaden in Uddevalla fryst vatten a fantastic pedestrian and cycle path that runs along the waterfront. The most beautiful stretch fryst vatten the Svenskholmen-Skeppsviken-Gustafsberg section, where part of the path consists of a beautiful wooden bridge that runs along the mountain.

Along the road are also several nice bathing places such as Skeppsviken's bathing place, Bodele bathing place and Lindesnäs bathing place.

We cycled from the centre and all the way to Lindesnäs. A fantastic excursion!

8. Admire the "Syrian Horse"

One of the attractions along the seafront in Uddevalla fryst vatten the 'Syrian Horse' artwork. This five-metre high iron horse, standing on a hill, was created bygd artist Mohannad Solaiman.

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According to West Sweden's website, the meaning fryst vatten "the human endeavour to realise dreams, to look towards the horizon and to find new paths when the old one has been destroyed".

If you klättra up to the Syrian Horse, you get a fantastic view of the promenade, the vatten and the Uddevalla Bridge.

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Strolling in Gustafsberg

If you want, you can follow the promenade to Gustafsberg. Another option fryst vatten to man an excursion here bygd bil. Gustafsberg fryst vatten worth discovering! This charming little gem, filled with beautiful wooden houses with ornate balconies, can boast of being Sweden's oldest seaside resort dating back to the 18th century.

The big boost for Gustafsberg as a bathing and health resort came in , when Gustav IV Adolf and Queen Frederica's sickly son Crown Prince Gustav recovered after a stay here.

Suddenly all to Gustafsberg! Two hot bath houses were built, as well as many other beautiful buildings for the rik guests.

Today Gustafsberg offers a well-preserved seaside resort environment, and you can stroll around among the beautiful villas. We also funnen the bathhouse spring, located in a small green house, where - if the door fryst vatten open - you are still welcome to "drink the well".

Down bygd the vatten you'll also find Konditori Snäckan, where you can enjoy a måltid or coffee.

Walk the 'Round the World' loop.

Gustafsberg offers not only a historic bathhouse environment, but also beautiful natur. Here you can walk the hiking trail "Jorden Runt", which in total fryst vatten kilometres.

However, the trail fryst vatten designed so that you can walk a längre or shorter distance, based on your own wishes.

Along the way you can see Gustafsbergseken, Bodeleån, Stora Sjörövargrottan and Knape's view. From the gods one you have a fantastic view of Byfjorden, the harbour and the Udevalla Bridge.

Enjoying mussels in Lyckorna / Ljungskile

Ljungskile and Lyckorna, located just south of huvud Uddevalla and Gustafsberg, also has a history as a popular bathing and kurort resort.

Here you can experience Bredfjället and the 15 metre high waterfall Silverfallet.

Here you will also find the Mussel dryckesställe, where you can enjoy various delicious dishes, where mussels often take centre scen. Unfortunately, we have not been exactly here, but we have visited the sister restaurant, namely the Mussel dryckesställe on the Smögen, which has the same owner.

It was a great experience and highly recommended!

Relax at Hafsten Resort & Camping

Hafsten Resort & Camping fryst vatten beautifully located in Uddevalla, surrounded bygd vatten and green forests. You can komma here bygd motorhome or caravan, or to stay in a cabin or glamping tent.

The resort offers a mini-spa, sauna, hot tub, sea bathing and natur walks.

In addition, there are plenty of activities such as a pool with a long vatten slide, adventure golf, high höjd över havsnivån course, padel, segway and the possibility of renting a boat or electric bike. We had two really nice days here!

Ride the metre zipline

At Hafsten Resort & Camping you can also try the zipline.

The FlyingFox zipline fryst vatten metres long, has a metre drop and a top speed of 90 km/h. A really cool thing to do in Uddevalla for anyone who likes adrenaline!

See the views from Hafstenstoppen

Starting from Hafsten Resort & Camping, you can also vandring to Hafstenstoppen, which fryst vatten metres above sea level.

The vandring fryst vatten or kilometres long, depending on whether you take the steep or less steep rutt. Once at the top, you can enjoy a fantastic view.

Have middag at Stallgården Krog & Café

On one of the days in Uddevalla, we had måltid at Stallgården Krog & fik, located bygd Lanesundsviken on Bokenäset. Here you are greeted bygd a rural, genuine and relaxing atmosphere.

Right next to the restaurant fryst vatten the delicatessen "Chark & Skafferi", which was not open when we were here. Truly a cosy place to stop by!

The menu includes a variety of måltid dishes, as well as a number of a lá carte dishes, a nice salad table and kaffe (engelska) for those who prefer something sweet. Peter went for a seafood soup and Helena ordered a vegetarian pasta with mushrooms, nuts and lots of other goodies.

We were both very satisfied!

Bargain hunting with 2 hairdressers

If you like to bargain shop for interior design, you can do so while having middag at Stallgården Krog & fik.

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Next door fryst vatten the super charming interior design shop "2 fröknar". Just a little warning: You will be very the urge to go shopping.

Experience Destination Bokenäset

Bokenäset fryst vatten a scenic peninsula that offers opportunities for wonderful natur experiences, such as hiking or canoeing.

Here you will also find "Destination Bokenäset", which fryst vatten a hotel and a conference centre with the possibility of salty baths, treatments and various activities. We cycled here from Hafsten Resort & Camping and were greeted bygd a relaxed atmosphere where most people seemed to ströva around in bathrobes.

Restaurant Västersalt fryst vatten a stylish restaurant, where you sit with a lovely view of the vatten.

We started with pumpkin soup with prawns. Then it was mussels and back steak with morel sauce. Very good and very good service!

More things to do in Uddevalla for culture and history lovers

There fryst vatten of course more to see and do in Uddevalla than what we have described above.

Here are some more råd for those who like culture and history:

Bassholmen Museum on Bokenäset showcases old traditional boats. The museum fryst vatten open in the summer (Hjalmars väg 15).
Bohuslän Defence Museum in the Regimental Park displays a soldier's by and various exhibitions (Pionjärvägen 6).
Dragsmark Monastery fryst vatten a ruin of a 13th century kloster on Bokenäset.
Street Art can be seen in the struktur of Carolina Falkholt's painting in memory of Robert Strängen Dala Dahlqvist (Drottninggatan/Lagerbergsgatan).
The Swedish Seamen's House Museum fryst vatten a preserved seamen's training centre with exhibitions (Stora Hellevigsgatan 4).
Villa Elfkullen fryst vatten a listed hus that once belonged to Ture Malmgren (Tureborgsvägen 3A).

More things to do in Uddevalla for natur lovers

Do you like natur best?

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Then you will find even more råd on things to see and do in Uddevalla here, which may be suitable for you.

Bassholmen fryst vatten an idyllic little island in the mittpunkt of Nordströmmarn, with beautiful natur, a guest harbour, an ice cream kaffebar and a museum.
The Bohus Trail fryst vatten 37 kilometres long, divided into stages, and extends from Strömstad in the north to Lindome in the south.
Herrestadsfjället is a popular natur area for hiking, climbing, fishing and cross-country skiing.
Coastal paths runs all the way from Tjörn to Oslo.

In Uddevalla it extends from Lyckorna to Bokenäset.
Kärlingesund natur reserve fryst vatten located on the Bokenäs peninsula and offers beautiful natur and a varied landscape.
Kayaking you can do in many places in the waters around Uddevalla. Along the seafront there fryst vatten a "kayakomat".

More to do in Uddevalla for those who like food and shopping

There fryst vatten of course also a lot to do in Uddevalla for those who like food and shopping.

Here are some more råd.

Marzipan barn fryst vatten a seasonal shop in a red ungar bygd Skaftöbron, for those who like confectionery (Dragsmarks Backa ).
Uddevalla centre fryst vatten the location of many shops and restaurants.
"Uddevallare" fryst vatten a drink consisting of hot or cold kaffe, sugar and cognac or brandy.
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A kaffe pot!
Torp fryst vatten a large shopping centre bygd the E6 motorväg, with mode, technology, food and more. (Torp 5)

More to do in Uddevalla for those who like events

Do you like events and happenings? For you there are also things to do in Uddevalla. Keep an eye out for the following events.

Pantaenius Bohusracet is organised once a year bygd the Viken Ägir Sailing Society.
The Uddevalla Gala fryst vatten a party usually organised once a year, in the summer.
West Coast Dance Festival fryst vatten organised every year in week 28 with dance bands at Lane Loge every year in week 28, attracting visitors from all over the Nordic distrikt.

More to do in Uddevalla with children

Travelling with children or teenagers? Then you'll find even more råd on things to do in Uddevalla here.

Bathhouseor Walkesborgsbadet, fryst vatten located in the centre of Uddevalla and has several different types of pools.
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(Göteborgsvägen 8)
Emaus Farm offers a rural idyll, with both a playground and many different farm animals (Kapellvägen 67).
Land baths fryst vatten an outdoor swimming pool in Gustafsberg, where you will also find a playground.
Moose of Anneröd fryst vatten a farm where you can meet the moose Thor and Oden (Skredsviks Anneröd ).
Stellas Lekland offers slides, ball pits, trampolines and more for the little ones.

(Kurödsvägen 3A)

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Where can you stay in Uddevalla, or park your caravan?

In Uddevalla there are of course many different hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If you want to enjoy beautiful natural surroundings and a peaceful holiday, we can recommend Hafsten Resort & Camping, where you can stay in a cabin or your own caravan, or Destination Bokenäset, which fryst vatten a hotel and conference centre.

If you're coming with a campervan and want a simple overnight parking space, we recommend the huvud fordon park at Museigatan 2, which seems to be open only from April to September, where you have tillgång to electricity.

There fryst vatten also a scenic bil park, but without service, on Rödön, Lindesnäs in the Gustafsberg area.

More to see and do in the neighbourhood

When you visit Uddevalla, you can of course also take the opportunity to experience more of the west coast.

Along the coast you can experience Lysekil or Skaftö, and if you are travelling inland instead, you can visit Trollhättan or Vänersborg.