Stora Förö, Gothenburg Archipelago

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Stora Förö is a small island in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago of western Sweden, which belongs to the Delfin summer home society. The first summer cottages were built here in the 1930s. The name Förö comes from times when the island was covered in pine trees. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°37'40"N, 11°50'53"E

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Södra SkärgårdenGothenburg Archipelago Sweden

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Stora Förö – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frölunda Torg, Älvsborg Fortress, Älvsborg, Röda Sten.

2.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Frölunda Torg, Gothenburg
68 min walk • Frölunda Torg, a bustling shopping center situated in the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden, stands as a testament to modern consumer culture and the convenience of one-stop shopping experiences. Serving as a commercial hub since its inception in 1966, the center has...
4 miN
17th-century fortress on an island
Älvsborg Fortress, Gothenburg
102 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...
3.6 miN
Church
Älvsborg, Gothenburg
91 min walk • Nestled in the western part of Gothenburg, Sweden, Älvsborg is a district rich in history and modern charm. Known for its maritime heritage, Älvsborg has evolved from a strategic defense point to a vibrant residential area that continues to pay homage to its nautical...
4.6 miNE
57°41'19"N • 11°53'56"E
Röda Sten, Gothenburg
118 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Night club
4.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Röda Sten Konsthall, Gothenburg
120 min walk • Röda Sten konsthall is an art gallery located at Röda Sten, under the southern fortification of the Älvsborg Bridge on the southern shore of the river Älv, in Gothenburg. Röda Sten konsthall hosts exhibitions and performances by Swedish and...
2.8 miNW
57°38'43"N • 11°46'46"E
Brännö Lagård, Brännö
72 min walk • Museum
4.2 miNE
Library
Högsbo, Gothenburg
107 min walk • Högsbo is a city district of Gothenburg located on the Swedish west coast. Högsbo is situated southwest of the city centre of Gothenburg.
2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Tynnered, Gothenburg
52 min walk • Tynnered is one of 21 boroughs in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the western part of the city, about 8-10 kilometres from the inner city, and it has a population of 27,787 on 29.85 square kilometres. Alike several other boroughs of the city, Tynnered has a fairly high percentage of immigrants.
3 miN
57°40'13"N • 11°51'20"E
Oscar II Fort, Gothenburg
76 min walk • Museum, Military museum
3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg
76 min walk • Västra Frölunda, sometimes referred to as just Frölunda, is one of 21 boroughs in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the south western part of the city, and is the smallest of the boroughs with a population of 12,855 on 3.72 square kilometres, although the term...
3.6 miW
Island
Vargö
93 min walk • Vargö is a small island, one of the westmost in the Southern Göteborg Archipelago of Sweden. Facing the open sea, it is an almost completely barren island, and a nature reserve.