Landvetter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A forest with birch trees and a sunset in the background.

Landvetter is perfectly located for sports, exercise and activities among leafy forests and glittering lakes.

Roughly 20 kilometres east of Gothenburg, on the west coast of Sweden, you will find the small town of Landvetter. This is where you will find Gothenburg's main airport, Goteborg-Landvetter Airport, but this charming town has so much more than offer than just a point of transit. Apart from being ideally located for excursions into nearby cities, you will find that Landvetter has golf clubs, lakes, hiking paths and nature reserves.

During your trip to Landvetter you can choose between two different golf courses. Improve your swing at Chalmers Golfklubb, with an 18 hole course, winter maintained greens, a golf shop as well as a restaurant. The golf club is located right next to the airport just follow the signs for Harryda. About 20 minutes driving from the airport you will also find Partille Golfklubb, with an 18 hole golf course, a shop and a restaurant.

Keen anglers can enjoy a trip to the lake Landvettersjon to try their luck with pike and trout during a weekend in Landvetter. The town is also surrounded by lots of smaller lakes, both to the north and south.

Perfect opportunities for forest walks and nature hikes are offered along the trail Vildmarksleden, just north of Landvetter. The trail is still being completed, but will reach 42 kilometres once finished. Serene nature experiences await at the nature reserve Gallhalans naturreservat. During spring the reserve is exceptionally beautiful, with a rushing waterfall, wide fields of flowering wood anemone and green shimmering oak trees. Explore this gorgeous oasis and relax by the lake Agntjarn to admire the sheer beauty of nature.

In winter you can go cross country skiing in the tracks at Landehof, and the centrally located ice rink, Landvetter ishall, offers skating opportunities during weekends and holidays. Sunny summer days are ideal for a swim in lake Landvettersjon.

Getting around Landvetter and the surrounding area is easy by bus. You have lots of travel options from the central station in Landvetter. Book your weekend trip to Landvetter now, and you can look forward to experiencing outdoors activities in spectacular nature in western Sweden.

Gothia Towers & Upper House

Gothia Towers & Upper House

4.5 out of 5
Mässans Gata 24 Gothenburg
The price is £96 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£96
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,157 reviews)
"The room was way smaller than we could have ever expected …. Breakfast included was good but there was long lines and waits for the elevator. The restaurant “the corner” had staff that seemed to feel quite rude we could never get help as we are English speaking (maybe they assumed American) but the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Gothia Towers & Upper House
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg

4.5 out of 5
Drottningtorget 10 Gothenburg
The price is £98 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£98
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,321 reviews)
"My third visit to this hotel and it is great. Staff are friendly and attentive. Centrally located. The hotel is key to a high standard. The breakfast is amazing. What not to like. I would recommend staying here on a visit to Gothenburg"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Clarion Hotel Draken

Clarion Hotel Draken

4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2 Gothenburg
The price is £87 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£87
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Clarion Hotel Draken
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Évika boutique hotel

Évika boutique hotel

3 out of 5
Östra Eskilsbyvägen 246 Landvetter Vastra Gotaland
Stay at this beach cabin in Landvetter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Västra Ingsjön and Peter Korn's Garden are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
"Very cute little cabins with full kitchen. Lots of outdoor activities to do especially involving water. Also hikes in the woods. A great getaway for the family"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Évika boutique hotel
1 bedroom gorgeous home in Landvetter

1 bedroom gorgeous home in Landvetter

Landvetter
Stay at this holiday home in Landvetter. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Chalmers Golf Club and Landvettersjon Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Es waren wunderschöne Tage in dem Ferienhaus. Der Check in war super. Wir konnten schon viel früher hinein.Die Hausbesitzer sind sehr liebenswert und zuvorkommend.Besser hätten wir es nicht treffen können.Wir würden immer wieder in das Haus fahren."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

1 bedroom gorgeous home in Landvetter
Gorgeous home in Landvetter

Gorgeous home in Landvetter

Landvetter
Stay at this holiday home in Landvetter. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Landvettersjon Lake and Frökens ...
Gorgeous home in Landvetter
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