Gothenburg and West Sweden – Summer 2013

April 10, 2013

The latest selection of inspirational new holiday ideas and travel news from Gothenburg and West Sweden – including crayfish parties on the archipelago, new canoeing weekends in Dalsland, the Way Out West music festival and relaxing summer escapes.

The Day of the Herring, 6 June

Swedes go crazy for herring, especially on Sweden’s west coast where it’s an important part of the region’s history.

West Sweden bucket-list – exciting must-do activities in the region

March 19, 2013

1. Set off on a lobster safari

The region’s shellfish is among the tastiest in the world because the delicacies grow slowly in the cold, clean waters. Set out to sea with an expert fisherman to learn how to catch and prepare the ’black gold’ of the sea – lobsters! Finish in style by enjoying a mouth-watering lobster feast. Lobster not your thing? There are mussel, oyster, crayfish and prawn safaris available, too…

Gothenburg and West Sweden – Christmas breaks and new tours for 2013

November 2, 2012

Here’s an overview of inspirational new holiday ideas and travel news – from a festivity-filled break in Gothenburg to new walking trips in Dalsland’s lake district, hotel openings and plans to expand the famous Shellfish Journey

Gothenburg and West Sweden Autumn Newsletter 2012

September 3, 2012

New holiday inspiration and travel news – from the chance to go on a lobster safari during the renowned six-week autumn Shellfish Journey festival, to sea kayaking along the west coast, plus a press trip opportunity, a new hotel and restaurants in Gothenburg and a preview of the festive season… Witness the Shellfish Journey  Attention seafood fans! West Sweden’s famous Shellfish Journey will once again take place this autumn/fall, kicking off at the start of the lobster season (first Monday after 20 September every year, i.e. 24 September- 4 November 2012). The shellfish in West Sweden is among the tastiest in the world – especially during this time when the water is cooler and the delicacies come closer to shore. As well as eating your way through the ‘big five’ of the seafood world – lobster, mussels, oysters, crayfish and prawns – learn how to catch and cook them on an exhilarating seafood safari. Sample Shellfish Journey packages: New for 2012, set off on a seafood safari along the sheltered Gullmar Fjord, fishing for Gullmar Prawns; they differ from the common prawn…

Gothenburg and West Sweden Summer Newsletter 2012

June 13, 2012

New holiday inspiration and travel news – from traditional Midsummer Eve celebrations on the west coast to new summer holidays and tours for 2012, foodie developments and a preview of the Shellfish Journey…

Celebrate Swedish Midsummer…
Take part in a very Swedish tradition by marking the arrival of summer there on Midsummer Eve (22 June 2012). After the country’s dark winters, this National Day is well deserved, with Midsummer Eve one of the lightest of the year and a magical occasion. Maypoles are raised in villages and cities across Sweden and everyone tucks into a traditional Midsummer feast, including pickled herring, boiled new potatoes with fresh dill, soured cream and red onion – as well as fresh strawberries and schnapps!