TOURIST GUIDE
INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO GÖJEHOLM! With this information I would like to give a few hints about what to do while visiting Sweden and in particular when you visit my cottage in Göjeholm. On a sunny day you may rest in the sun or row the boat, but on a rainy day or whenever you desire to explore the area, it’s good to have a little guidance. I’d like to share my experience with you so that you may enjoy your time here. The guide will give some ideas about activities in the near area and also a little further away. But it’s restricted to a distance of approximately 100 km from the house in order to keep it at a reasonable level.
What to do in Svenljunga First of all it’s a good idea to go to the Tourist Information. It’s easy to find, just opposite the ICA store. Look for the sign:
Contact details are: Svenljunga Tourist information: Kinnagatan 2 512 51 Svenljunga +46 (0)325‐181 50
[email protected] www.svenljunga.se http://www.vastsverige.com/svenljunga
Overlida Tourist information: Centrumboden 512 60 Överlida +46 (0)325‐321 37
MAP OVER THE AREA Borås
Göteborg
Falkenberg Ullared
PADDLING. This is a real nice activity for the whole family and there is a well‐developed system of paddle campsites. Canoes are rented at the Tourist Information and you may then paddle in Ätran starting in Svenljunga. Ätran is a 248 KM long waterway so you may enjoy long time with the paddling. For rentals, camp checks and paddle brochure contact the Tourist office.
SPORTS. There is a well equipped sports center in Svenljunga called Moga Fritid. It holds indoor swimming pools, sauna, tennis courts, Mini golf and other sport activities. The sports center is easy to find: from the cottage, pass through Svenljunga and directly through the round. Drive around ½‐1 km and you will see it on your right hand. Contact details are: 0325‐181 92
In Overlida, some 26 km from the cottage in direction Falkenberg, you may also play Tennis. There is an outdoor court. Furthermore there is a nice lake with a sandy beach in Överlida. In Holsljunga, some 12 km from the cottage, at the camping site are also different activities like mini‐ golf, paddling and boats for renting. The boats may even be rented with motor or just ores. Here is also a very long and nice sandy beach with children friendly, shallow water. Ätradalens GK Approximately 18 km from Svenljunga is a nice Golf Club. The course, which is a complete 18‐hole course is a gently undulating, open parkland course with two different characters. During the year 2002 they received much praise and good reviews for the entire golf course from guests and members. 512 62 Mårdaklev | phone: 0325‐502 80 http://www.atradalensgk.com/
FISHERY There are many lakes in the area around Svenljunga and there are great opportunities for fishing. You will have to buy fishing permits, but they are often inexpensive. You will find signs with instructions at each lake.
Faxsjön Located approximately 18 km south of Svenljunga.
Påarp Fishing camp Gårdssjön is around 35 km south of Svenljunga, close to Håcksvik. Rental of equipment is possible. Fishing card for 30 lakes is offered.
Revesjö FVO In the big and the little Kvarnsjön there is good fishing. Contact Harald for detailed information.
Lysjöns FVF Lysjön is at road 27 in the area close to Sandsjön (direction Borås). You may fish in Lysjön or in Sandsjön.
Fiske Gold City Gräne Gård At Gräne Gård you may try out Western riding, guiding, cycling and different event activities
Assman‐Ätran FVO The fishing card for the Assman‐ Ätran area goes from Ljungafors to the bridge at ledet, Hid. Following lakes are included: Åstarpasjön, Röstorpssjön, Kvarnsjön, Örsåssjön.
Spadens Sjön Spaden is close to Tranemo. The place is wonderful
Fegens FVO Enjoy the very nice nature around Fegen.
Waterway Såken The fishing area include Frammesjön, Sjögårdsjön, Mellsjön and Såken.
BORÅS Borås ZOO A trip to Borås is recommended. It’s around 40 km drive and easy to find. Go to Svenljunga, turn left in the roundabout and continue along the road, signs will show you the way. Once in Borås you may visit the Zoo called Borås Djurpark. It’s a nice experience for the whole family. Contact details are: http://www.boraszoo.se/ Phone: 033‐35 32 70,
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Borås swimming arena. Inaugurated in 2010, the indoor swimming arena offers a 50 meter pool providing excellent opportunities for athletes' training as well as more moderate exercise. The arena is situated in the same area as the Borås Zoo and the shopping‐centre Knalleland. Contact details: Tel: 033‐35 74 25 Restaurants: In the center you may find “Jensen’s Böfhus”. It’s a nice restaurant with an affordable pricing. During lunch hours (as long as 1600) you may enjoy a special lunch offer. Jensen's Bøfhus Österlångatan 35‐37 503 31 Borås Phone: 033‐107820
Another restaurant that can be recommended is Oliven. It’s a Greek restaurant in the center of Borås. Lilla Brogatan 11 503 30 Borås, 033‐10 10 65
TORPA STENHUS It's a really nice area to visit. You may investigate the old castle and take a cup of coffee or something to eat in the nearby restaurants. It’s 37 km from Göjeholm (position B on the map below). Its nicely located at the big lake “Åsunden”, where you will find a lot of other activities like rental of boats, fishing etc. http://www.torpastenhus.se/om‐torpa‐stenhus
Information center: 033‐28 12 70 Phone: 033‐28 13 24 . Torpa Coffee shop: 033‐28 10 42 , Torpa Stenhus 514 52 Länghem Mail
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GÖTEBORG If you’d like to visit the biggest city in the vicinity go to Goteborg.
Here you may find all sorts of activities, and just to mention a few: Liseberg: big and great amusement park in the center of the city.
Universeum: Not far from Liseberg. Experiment and experience.. The art museum: At the center square (Göteplatsen)
Gothenburg Art Museum houses collections from the 1400s until today. It has a Nordic profile, but the collections also contain older Dutch and French art, including works by Rembrandt, van Gogh, Monet and Picasso.
The Concert Hall: Also at the center square. The Opera: fancy building at the Göta channel. Look it up at the internet for the program.
Restaurants: some of the finest restaurants in Sweden. You may find everything from fish to Lebanese, Chinese, Greek, Italian and so on. Paddan: a ride on the small channels in Goteborg, real nice if the weather is nice Archipelago: Take one of the ferries to the archipelago – it’s a real pleasure to enjoy the fine archipelago Tourist guide: http://www.goteborg.com/en/
ULLARED GEKÅS is the biggest and most famous shopping center in Sweden. It’s situated in Ullared, some 40 km from the cottage. Here you will find all sorts of things at very affordable prices. You will also find plenty of restaurants in the vicinity. Contact details: http://www.gekas.se
[email protected] Phone: 0346 ‐ 375 00
EXPLORE THE NATURE On of the most pleasant experiences is to go on a “safari” in the vicinity. You may see a lot of wild animals like moose, deer, hare, wild bore etc. But you have to keep your eyes open, and watch out! You don’t want to collide with a moose or a wild boar.
ULRICEHAMN Beautiful, lakeside Ulricehamn for adventure and relaxation. Life here is as it should be, close to people and to places. It includes all types of accommodation, excellent restaurants and cafés, a wide variety of activities, events and heritage sites, beautiful country houses, affordable shopping and places to relax. The best thing about Ulricehamn is that it is alive and varies with the seasons. http://www.vastsverige.com/en/Ulricehamn/
VARBERG Varberg blooms during the summer months, filling up with happy and eager tourists. In 2010 Varberg came in 4th place among Sweden’s best summer towns. Varberg is located right on the sea. The fresh, salty sea offers superb swimming, either from the long sandy beaches or from rocky outcrops.
In Varberg you can experience the sea with all your senses. Gorge on fresh fish and shellfish for dinner, enjoy long swims and walks, watch the sun setting from a cliff and replenish the air in your lungs with the salty sea breeze. In the summer you can enjoy live music and take a drink on the porch. On weekday evenings in July concerts are held on the outdoor stage in the park of Societén. The concerts are free and the music varies from jazz, ballads and chamber music to rock and pop. Every Thursday evening the shops are open until nine. The Square is crowded and full of life. Music and artist are playing at the square during the evening. http://besokare.marknadvarberg.se/
ENJOY THE SUMMER !