Ed

Ed is located approximately 220 miles (354 kilometers) from Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and about 85 miles (137 kilometers) from Gothenburg.

From perennial tourist favourites to lesser known delights, Vastra Gotaland is brimming with fabulous things to see and do. You may also wish to check out Mellerud, 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the northwest, and Tanum 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the northeast.

Vanersborg is around 40 miles (64 kilometers) from Ed. This regional center contains a diverse range of things to see and do, including Onsjo Golf Club, Skrackleparken and Vanersborg Museum. Vanersborg Church and Vanerparken Adventure Bath are good places to visit.

Should the weather turns nasty; don't panic, Vastra Gotaland boasts a range of art museums, that will keep you and your family happily occupied.

If the weather is fine while you are here, discover Vastra Gotaland 's watery side. Sailing and sea kayaking are both popular here.

True travel involves so much more than just the scenery, it's also about the words, stories and ideas of a place. Your stay in Vastra Gotaland will become all the more rewarding if you take the time to try some common phrases and sayings in Swedish. "Vill du dansa med mig?" is a good phrase to know. In English, it means "Would you like to dance with me?" And, knowing "Varifrån kommer du?", which means "Where are you from?", can get you a long way.

When it is time to depart from Ed, say farewell the way Swedish's do, with a hearty "Hej då."