Stepping up Sustainability is West Sweden Tourist Board’s joint initiative for sustainable tourism. More than 300 businesses and 40 municipalities in West Sweden have chosen to connect to the initiative.This year Sustainability Awards have been given out for the first time and the winners are: Gunnebo House and Gardens and Lassalyckan Vasaloppet Centre, Ulricehamn Municipality.
Gunnebo House and Gardens is one of Sweden's best-preserved 18th century estates. Just 15 minutes from the centre of Gothenburg you can enjoy a visit to the house and gardens and eat fantastic food in their organic restaurant. Their strong commitment to sustainability permeates the entire business.
Lassalyckan provides training facilities all year round, with cross-country skiing, mountain biking, running and walking trails, gym, padel, pumptrack, wake-board and golf. You can look forward to reading more about Lassalyckan in our next newsletter.
Swedish Country Living is the winner of the 360° Experience 2021 Sustainability Award
The 360° Eat Guide is the first guide to look beyond the plate, considering both the gastronomic experience and the sustainability of what’s served.
The motivation of the jury: 'An experience in the Swedish forest that takes the guests back in time to when it is easy to breathe, listen, learn, see and taste what the farm and the surroundings have to offer. An impressive complete focus on sustainability and a constant desire to look ahead gave them the highest ranking.'
Gothenburg - the world’s most sustainable city - again
Gothenburg has been ranked as the world’s most sustainable destination by the Global Destination Sustainability Index – for the fifth consecutive year. The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDSI) is a comparative annual ranking that was started in 2016 and this year the interest was greater than ever, with 73 participating cities from around the world.
Gothenburg to become Sweden’s first Literature City in Unesco’s global Creative Cities Network
“Gothenburg has a long history of compelling work in the field of literature, and the city’s admission to the UCCN is a great extension of that work. Throughout the years, Gothenburg has also been a model for inclusion, and its initiatives to promote writing and reading among the city’s non-native Swedish speakers are especially impressive. Being Sweden’s first literature city is very exciting not only for Gothenburg, but the entire literary community in Sweden”, says Amanda Lind, Minister for Culture and Democracy.
René Margritte’s work is coming to Tjörn next spring
An exhibition of René Magritte’s work is going to be the main summer attraction at the Nordic Watercolour Museum in Skärhamn on the island of Tjörn in Bohuslän. The artist was born in 1898 in Belgium and created art déco, cubism, post-impressionism, modern art and dadaism, but was best known for his surrealist paintings. The exhibition opens on 8 May and can be seen until 4 September 2022.
Hotel Strana - a new hotel in Hälleviksstrand on the island of Orust
Hotel Strana is located in the traditional seaside village of Hälleviksstrand on the island of Orust in Bohuslän. This modern hotel with 12 rooms, along with its converted boathouse, offers excellent food and a view across the harbour. The hotel has its own sauna raft and two padel courts, and is part of West Sweden's joint initiative, Stepping up Sustainability.
Skärgårdshotellet Hönö - a new hotel on the island of Hönö
Skärgårdshotellet Hönö is situated in Gothenburg’s archipelago. Hönö is a lively island all year round, with a large choice of shops, restaurants and cafes. The hotel, with its 15 rooms, is in a setting with a magical view of the archipelago and Vinga lighthouse. In addition the hotel has a sustainable focus, works with local seasonal ingredients and is part of West Sweden's joint initiative, Stepping up Sustainability.
A new national cycling route between Karlstad in Sweden and Moss in Norway has been opened. Many stages of the route pass through the West Swedish region of Dalsland, known for its breathtaking views, lakes and forests; natural scenery that is perfect to experience from the bike saddle.
The union between Norway and Sweden that was established in 1814 and dissolved in 1905 provided both the inspiration for and name of the route. There are many destinations along the Unionsleden with links to its history.
Christmas is coming and this year in Gothenburg and West Sweden there is a variety of Christmas markets to enjoy, beautiful decorations everywhere, traditional carols from the choir on the Paddan canal boats and as always delicious food from our restaurants.
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