Skansen Lejonet, Gothenburg

Name: Skansen Lejonet
Address: Emerentias backe, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: +46 31 25 35 48

#52 among attractions in Gothenburg

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Skansen Lejonet, formally Westgötha Leijon, is a redoubt on the hill Gullberg in Gothenburg, Sweden, built in 1687-92 on the site of an earlier medieval castle. It was decommissioned in 1822 and has since served a range of other purposes. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°42'51"N, 11°59'22"E

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Emerentias backeStampenGothenburg Sweden

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+46 31 25 35 48

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Skansen Lejonet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nordstan, Lilla Bommen Building, Scandinavium, Ullevi.

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Tower
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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Sport venue, Sport, Football
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Park with rose garden and palm house
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Which popular attractions are close to Skansen Lejonet?

Nearby attractions include Tingstadstunneln, Gothenburg (16 min walk), Gårda Business Center, Gothenburg (16 min walk), Bagaregården, Gothenburg (21 min walk), Christ the King Church, Gothenburg (21 min walk).

How to get to Skansen Lejonet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skansen Lejonet:

Bus

Svingeln • Lines: 121, 159, 17, 173, 311, 501, 502, 503, 513, 519, 58, Gråbosnabben, Lers, Svart, X1, X3 (3 min walk)
Olskrokstorget • Lines: 159, 17 (10 min walk)

Tram

Svingeln (3 min walk)
Olskrokstorget • Lines: 1, 3, 6, 8 (10 min walk)

Train

Gothenburg Central (18 min walk)
Gamlestaden (27 min walk)