Lilla Varholmen, Gothenburg Archipelago

#3 among attractions in Gothenburg Archipelago

Island

Map

Facts and practical information

Lilla Varholmen is an island in Gothenburg's northern archipelago. The island is attached to Hisingen via a bridge and a car ferry service to Öckerö and Björkö is operated from here. The first lighthouse was established in 1889. The current lighthouse is from 1927. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°42'23"N, 11°42'15"E

Address

HjuvikGothenburg Archipelago Sweden

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Gothenburg Archipelago

Day trips

Lilla Varholmen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volvo Museum, Älvsborg Fortress, Torslanda, Torslanda Church.

4.3 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Volvo Museum, Gothenburg
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gothenburg, the Volvo Museum is a treasure trove for automotive enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This expansive museum celebrates the legacy of one of Sweden's most iconic brands, showcasing the evolution of Volvo from its inception in 1927...
5.2 miE
17th-century fortress on an island
Älvsborg Fortress, Gothenburg
132 min walk • Älvsborg Fortress, a historical bastion nestled within the coastal city of Gothenburg, Sweden, stands as a sentinel over the entrance to the Göta älv river. This formidable castle, with roots dating back to the 17th century, once played a crucial role in the defense...
2.6 miNE
Area
Torslanda, Gothenburg
67 min walk • Torslanda is an urban district situated in Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 10,129 inhabitants in 2005.
2.7 miNE
Church
Torslanda Church, Gothenburg
70 min walk • The Torslanda Church is a medieval church in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located on the island of Hisingen, in the Torslanda borough, and it belongs to the parish of Torslanda-Björlanda in the Diocese of Gothenburg.
5.1 miN
Historical ship replica
Götheborg Ship, Gothenburg
132 min walk • Götheborg is a sailing replica of the Swedish East Indiaman Götheborg I, launched in 1738. All sailors survived when the original ship sank off Gothenburg, Sweden, on 12 September 1745, while approaching the harbour on her return from a third voyage to China.
5.8 miNE
Church
Björlanda kyrka, Gothenburg
149 min walk • The Björlanda Church is a medieval church in Björlanda, Gothenburg Municipality, western Sweden. It is located on the Hisingen island and belongs to the parish of Torslanda-Björlanda in the Diocese of Gothenburg.
6.4 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Vinga Lighthouse, Vinga
163 min walk • Vinga Lighthouse, is a Swedish lighthouse on Vinga island. The present-day lighthouse was built in 1890, although Vinga has been a significant island for mariners long before that. This lighthouse is the third built on the island.
5 miSE
57°38'43"N • 11°46'46"E
Brännö Lagård, Brännö
129 min walk • Museum
2.9 miSW
57°40'46"N • 11°38'37"E
Fiskemuseet, Hönö
75 min walk • History museum, Museum
5 miNW
Island
Hyppeln
127 min walk • Hyppeln is a Swedish island in the archipelago of Gothenburg, part of Öckerö Municipality. It is about 1.5 kilometres long. "Hyppeln" is also the name of the village on the island, which has about 150 permanent residents.
6.1 miSE
57°40'13"N • 11°51'20"E
Oscar II Fort, Gothenburg
156 min walk • Museum, Military museum