The Garden Route – how to see our parks

There is so much to see in the region during Gothenburg Green World 2016. With eight different sites spread over five municipalities, we help you plan your visit. Fortunately it’s easy to get from park to park on public transport. Here is a summary of everything you need to know for your visit.

Click on the icon at the top left to bring up a list of parks and sights. You can also deselect any categories you are not interested in.

To help plan your journey we recommend the Västtrafik website, www.vasttrafik.se. This lets you easily find departure times and prices for the stops listed below. It’s also a good idea to download the travel planner (“Reseplaneraren”) app from Västtrafik to your mobile before your visit, so you can easily find your way back as well.

Growing Spaces in Lerum

Head to Aspedalens station on the Alingsås commuter train from the Central Station. A short walk along Aspenäsvägen will bring you to the Growing Space at Aluddengläntan. There is a farm shop and restaurant, as well as a spot nearby where you can take a swim. Keep an eye out for signs along the riverside walk and Growing Spaces trail (“Säveåpromenaden” and “Växtrumsslingan”). You can reach all the Growing Spaces from the trail, which is almost four kilometres long. There are also plenty of places along the trail where you can enjoy a picnic. At the far end you come to the Growing Space at Brobackenslänten. You can then walk through Lerum centre with its cafés, restaurants and shops and head to your next destination from Lerum Station.

Other sights nearby:
Riverside walk (Säveåpromenaden)

Jonsered Gardens

At Jonsereds station you can see the fine old factory buildings and river rapids off to one side. In the other direction you can follow the signs to Jonsered Manor (Jonsereds herrgård). The manor and gardens are a little further on after you reach Rosengaraget and Kafé Grindstugan. From the manor you can also continue to Humlebadet bathing area with its jetty and diving platform. Jonsered Manor is set in an area with many interesting sights and nature trails. Signs around the area show the way to all the sights and you can get an audio guide for your mobile.

Other sights nearby:
Jonsered industrial heritage site (Jonsereds brukssamhälle)
“A home in Jonsered” museum

Råda Manor

The closest stop to head for is Råda säteri, but you can also travel to Mölnlyckemotet or Råda portar, which offer more connections if you don’t mind a short walk along Säterivägen. Follow Säteriallén up towards the manor; the restaurant is straight ahead and there is a coffee shop in the nearest wing. The gardens and shop are behind the manor. There are several nature trails in the area, and if you have good walking shoes you can even follow the five-kilometre-long loop around lake Rådasjön to get to Gunnebo House and Gardens.

Other sights nearby:
Mölnlycke cultural centre (Mölnlycke Kulturhus)
Peter Korn’s garden

Path between Råda Manor and Gunnebo House and Gardens

Gunnebo House and Gardens

The Kristinedal stop is located on Rådavägen. From here, you follow John Halls väg across the river, from where signs will guide you to Gunnebo House via a couple of alternative routes. As you approach, the house rises up from the beautiful surrounding gardens. The house has large grounds, with a shop, tourist information and restaurant in the adjacent buildings. On the way back you can also choose from several nature trails that take you past bathing spots and wilderness areas.

Other sights nearby:
Kvarnby, Mölndal
Mölndals stadspark

Liseberg

Liseberg is close to the city centre and easily reached from the following stops: Korsvägen, Liseberg or Getebergsäng. 2016 sees the opening of the new Liseberg Gardens project, including new green spaces covering an area of 6,250 square metres on the hillside. This area has a fascinating history and there are many sculptures to see in the park. And of course there are all the rides. If that’s not enough, both the Universeum Science Centre and the Museum of World Culture are close to the park.

Other sights nearby:
Universeum Science Centre
Museum of World Culture

Garden Society of Gothenburg (Trädgårdsföreningen)

From the Central Station you can easily reach the entrance on Slussgatan, or if you are coming from Kungsportsplatsen there is an entrance on Södra vägen. There is also an entrance next to the Trädgårn restaurant. In the centre of the park stands the impressive Palm House, and there is a café with outdoor serving in the park – Rosenkaféet. Beyond the entrance on Södra vägen is Bältespännarparken, where even more activities are planned for the summer months, including a large bamboo art installation. Afterwards you can take a stroll along the main boulevard, Avenyn, which will be transformed into a green avenue in 2016 with pop-up parks leading up to the statue of Poseidon set amid the green Götaplatsen square.

Other sights nearby:
Things to see and do in Gothenburg

Gothenburg Botanical Garden

Several tram routes will take you to Botaniska Trädgården, from where you cross the bridge over Dag Hammarsköldsleden and follow Carl Skottsbergs gata to the main entrance of the botanical garden. The garden is one of the largest of its type in Europe and has around 16,000 different species in the gardens and greenhouses. There is a café and a restaurant, as well as several areas where you can rest your feet and enjoy a picnic. On the other side of the main road is Slottsskogen city park with its zoo and playgrounds. Another attraction not to be missed is Göteborg Natural History Museum, which is also part of Gothenburg’s green heart.

Other sights nearby:
Gothenburg’s green heart

Tjolöholm Castle

Standing on its own peninsula, 40 kilometres south of Gothenburg, is Tjolöholm Castle with its unique castle grounds, fascinating architecture, nature areas and bathing area. The nearest stop is Torpa Smedja, a healthy four-kilometre walk away. If you have your own transport there are many interesting sights nearby. Travel back in time to the 19th-century hamlet of Äskhult, which actually dates back much farther. Naturum Fjärås Bräcka is a visitor centre with exhibitions on local ecology, and has several nature trails.

Other sights nearby:
Naturum Fjärås Bräcka
Äskhult hamlet

Path between bus stop and Tjolöholm Castle

Route description, park to park

Click on the options you want in the box at the top left to open a full-screen map and customise it to suit your preferences. The blue box lets you choose the mode of transport you want to use. You can drag the parks in the list on the left to change their order, and you can deselect parks from the list on the right.