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| The Bohuslän Chamber Music Festival returns for its second edition from 25 to 28 June 2026, presenting nine concerts over four days across the coastal region of Bohuslän. |
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The programme includes work by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Among the participating artists is internationally recognised Swedish opera singer, Malena Ernman. Concerts take place in a range of distinctive settings, including the wooden church in Hälleviksstrand, Societetshuset Marstrand and includes an outdoor performance at Pilane Sculpture Park.
The festival opens in Gothenburg on 25 June, where American actor and film director John Malkovich will appear at Stora Teatern in a performance of the musical work Report on the Blind. |
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| Anfasteröd Gårdsvik, about 70 km north of Gothenburg, is a resort set on a forested hillside overlooking the inner archipelago, with easy access to forest and sea and owned by the same family for generations. |
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In June 2026 Anfasteröd Gårdsvik will add two new glamping tents, bringing the total to 9. Each tent offers two beds plus sofa beds for 2–4 additional guests. The tents share kitchens and bathrooms, in nearby service buildings.
The resort also offers cabins and cottages, a seaside restaurant, kiosk for snacks and ice cream, a floating sauna, and a wide range of nature-based activities such as kayaking, swimming, hiking, and boating. |
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On 19 September 2026, the Dalsland Gravel Race will take place in Dalsland, with events covering distances from 40 to 160 km for both recreational and endurance cyclists.
The event highlights Dalsland’s position as one of Sweden’s foremost gravel cycling destinations, with more than 850 km of low-traffic gravel roads. The region also offers 17 curated routes with GPX files, bike-friendly accommodation and on-site rentals, supporting race participation and extended stays.
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The Dutch tour operator Amateurfietser.nl is organising group trips for gravel cycling in Dalsland, a region increasingly recognised as a prime destination for cycling holidays.
Dalsland offers a mix of unspoilt nature, quiet gravel roads and scenic landscapes. Riders can expect vast forests, lakes and rolling terrain, with kilometres of low-traffic routes ideal for challenging rides or more relaxed cycling. Along the way, visitors will also discover small villages and local food, offering a taste of the region’s culture.
Departures in May are fully booked, availability remains for 11–16 September 2026. |
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| Date: 15 April, 10:00–11:00 CET |
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International tour operators are invited to a webinar exploring how culture across West Sweden has evolved into distinctive, bookable experiences aligned with international travel seasons and interests.
The session presents destinations such as Tjörn – Island of Art, where contemporary art meets fishing villages and the Bohuslän coastline; Borås, a city built on textile innovation and now known as the City of Art with a dynamic street art scene; and Skara, one of Sweden’s oldest cultural landscapes, where historic sites, museums, and art collections are integrated into the visitor experience.
Through short films and conversations with local experts, participants will gain insights into how destinations and tourism businesses collaborate to create authentic, accessible cultural experiences ready for international markets. The webinar will be held in English.
Register by: 14 April. Participation is free of charge
Previous webinars have covered everything from hike & bike and West Sweden for families to local food and gastronomy - find them here. |
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| Valborg, or Walpurgis Night, is celebrated across Sweden on 30 April as a traditional welcome to spring. |
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Bonfires, choral singing and outdoor gatherings mark the arrival of longer, brighter days.
In Gothenburg, Valborg is also closely tied to student life. Known as the students’ night, it signals the approaching end of the academic year. Students don their white caps and organise the Chalmers Cortège, a student tradition dating back to 1909, where elaborately constructed floats make their way through the city centre, drawing large crowds along the route. Another highlight is the Spring Singing at Näckrosdammen when hundreds of singers gather for an outdoor chorus of traditional songs celebrating the arrival of spring.
For a more classic celebration, visitors can head to Slottsskogen park for bonfires and music, or to nearby Nääs Castle for a scenic setting just outside the city. |
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