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Vinga
Great for swimming and fishing

One hour and 15 minutes by boat
Göteborg, Västergötland

+46 (0)31 61 2500 (Turistbyra)




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Vinga island is Gothenburg's last outpost to the west, and is viewed as a symbol for the west coast. If you don't own a boat, Börjesson ferries depart on a daily basis from Lilla Bommen. You sail through the harbour and past the Älvsborg fortress. The boat trip, which takes about 90 minutes, offers you a spectacular view of Göteborg. Vinga is great for swimming and sunbathing and offers excellent fishing opportunities. The island museum is well worth a visit. They have, among other things, an exhibition on one of Sweden's favourite composer—poets of all time, Evert Taube. The island also has a lighthouse that provides a great view of the ocean and the Gothenburg archipelago.
Tickets for Vinga can be bought in Kajskjul 207 at Lilla Bommen. It is highly advisable to purchase the tickets in advance during the summer (June-September).



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