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| Length | Västra Götalands län | |
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| Residents | 19.890 (2020) | |
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Kungälv is a city near Gothenburg in the old province Bohuslan in southern Sweden.
background
Kungälv, 25 km north of Gothenburg, is much smaller, but with its Bohus fortress east of Göta älv, it is much older than the city Gothenburg. Naming for the former province of Boshuslän, the city is now part of the administrative district of Västra Götalands län.
getting there
By plane
The nearest international airport is Gothenburg Landvetter, about 30 km southeast. The little one Gothenburg City Airport, which is also served by some low-cost lines from Germany, is 10 km southwest of Kungälv.
By train
Kungälv is not directly connected to the train network, the next train stop 1 Ytterby is 5 km west of the city, in most cases Kungälv is cheaper to get to by bus.
By bus
Kungälv is on the bus network from Västtrafik connected to the central bus stop 2 Kungälvs bus stationThe Gothenburg-Kungälv bus trip costs 60 SEK (adult); the economical traveler drives to the bus stop for 25 SEK (adult) 3 Eriksdalwhich is immediately south of the Bohus Fortress is still in the area of the municipality of Gothenburg.
In the street
Kungälv can be reached via the E6 from Gothenburg in approx. 25 km. The city is on the Gothenburg - Oslo route. To the Bohus Fortress To get there, just before Kungälv, leave the E6 heading east and cross the Nordre Älv, an estuary of the Göta Älv river, over a bascule bridge - waiting time has to be taken into account here.
By boat
The nearest ferry port from Germany is Gothenburg, with a connection to Kiel. There is a small guest harbor for boat travelers.
mobility
The town center can be easily reached and discovered on foot. Kungälv is also part of the bus network from Västtrafik involved.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Bohus Fortress. The Bohus Fortress is a fortress built around 1300 on an island in Göta älv. It served in various contexts as a border fortress and later as a prison. From 1789 it was opened to the citizens of Kungälv as a quarry, so that today it is only a partially restored ruin. The restoration work is still ongoing, the imposing outer walls have largely been preserved and a considerable part of the interior has since been reconstructed. Every July there is a medieval festival at the castle.Open: April to September, days see website.Price: Entry 75 SEK (adult).
activities
Walking paths
- A walking path leads around the fortress island, about 1.5 km long.
- Another walking route leads from the fortress island to the city center, following the road 2 Västra Gatan along a series of historic wooden buildings.
- A prepared proposal for a 5 km long circular route can be found here: [1]
shop
- There is a small pedestrian street lined with shops in the city center.
- The local biscuit factory Gothenburg's Kex has a small factory outlet.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- youth hostel, just below the Bohus Fortress. Tel.: 46 (0)303 18900, Email: [email protected]. And an adjoining small campsite on the fortress island.
security
health
Kungälv has a small hospital,
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Practical advice
- Kungälvs post. Local newspaper.
trips
- Gothenburg. 25 km south. For more information see article.
- Marstrand. 25 km west. Marstrand is now a port and seaside resort and belongs to the common Kungälv. The Carlsten Fortress, built in 1689, towers over the town and can be visited today. As early as the 19th century, the island developed into a destination for summer vacationers. The island is car-free and can be reached via a short crossing with the passenger ferry. Around the island there is an approx. 5 km long, easily accessible circular hiking trail that leads from the port over the rocky coast, which is well worth seeing. Wikipedia: w: Marstrand - Marstrand is also easy to reach by bus (Västtrafik, Direct bus Marstrand Express, note irregular timetable).
- 3 Ragnhildsholmen castle ruins. 3 km southwest. In the immediate vicinity of Kungälv are on the south bank of the river Nordre Älv the foundation walls of the castle Ragnhildsholmen. The castle was laid out in the 13th century and already lost in the 14th century since the building of the Bohus Fortress in importance in Kungälv. Today the remains of the castle complex are freely accessible. (Also accessible by bus, bus stop Hög, See timetable Västtrafik).
literature
Web links
- http://www.kungalv.se/ - Official website of Kungälv
