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Uddevalla
Give Uddevalla one night, or a half-day stop between Gothenburg and Strömstad: the museum is free, the fjord boardwalk is the real draw, and the town centre is small.
Uddevalla is a west-coast town of about 35,000 people on the Byfjorden, 1 h 15 min by train from Gothenburg and on the E6 between Gothenburg and Oslo. It burned repeatedly in the 18th and 19th centuries, so the centre is mostly early-1900s, and the sights sit either side of the water: Bohusläns museum and the tourist office at the harbour, the boardwalk and Gustafsberg to the south-west. It works as a single night or a half-day break on a Bohuslän drive, not as a multi-day base.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Mar (short days, many seasonal places shut)
- Airports
- THN · GOT
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
- Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
- Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
- Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uddevalla112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uddevalla, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyLow-risk town; the practical issues are winter ice on pavements, dark early afternoons from November, and thin late-night transport…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (1177 Vårdguiden) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTHN Trollhättan–Vänersborg (About 30 min by car; limited flights, mainly to Stockholm — check current routes.).
- Getting aroundVästtrafik runs the local buses; the centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and a pastrykr 60–110
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at Systembolagetkr 70–95kr 20–35
- Metro or bus rideVästtrafik single bus fare, town zonekr 40 (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekkr 200–400
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Bohusläns museum, shell bank museum)Free
- Budget bedCamping cabin (Unda), a night, per roomSEK 700 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 1,400 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomSEK 2,200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 700 (≈ US$75) · Mid SEK 1,300 (≈ US$140) · High SEK 2,400 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- THN Trollhättan–Vänersborg (About 30 min by car; limited flights, mainly to Stockholm — check current routes.) · GOT Gothenburg Landvetter (About 100 km (62 mi) south; the practical airport for most trips, then train or bus to Uddevalla.)THN Trollhättan–Vänersborg (About 30 min by car; limited flights, mainly to Stockholm — check current routes.) · GOT Gothenburg Landvetter (About 62 mi (100 km) south; the practical airport for most trips, then train or bus to Uddevalla.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Oct (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uddevalla: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Västtrafik runs the local buses; the centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. In summer a boat line runs through the fjord from the harbour with several stops. Taxis are few — book ahead rather than flag one down.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gustafsberg and Lindesnäs
goDoor to door: 1.5–3 h on foot each way
Walk the Strandpromenaden from the harbour, or the summer fjord boat
Boardwalk, swimming rocks and the old bath house; the walk to Lindesnäs is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from the harbour.Boardwalk, swimming rocks and the old bath house; the walk to Lindesnäs is about 1.9 mi (3 km) from the harbour.
Torp Köpcentrum
skipDoor to door: About 20 min by car
Local bus or car, 7 km (4.3 mi) westLocal bus or car, 4.3 mi (7 km) west
About 70 shops; only worth it if you need gear or a rainy-day stop.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train from Uddevalla centralstation
Frequent departures; easy as a half-day or as your next base.
Tanum rock carvings
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train north towards Strömstad, then local bus
UNESCO-listed carvings; a full day, better done from a Strömstad or Tanum base.
Strömstad
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train north along the Bohuslän line
Border town with ferries to Norway; sleep there rather than doubling back.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Kungsgatan, Kungstorget)
Walk to the museum, harbour and station; best for one night without a car.
Gustafsberg
Seaside hostel and hotel about 6 km (3.7 mi) south-west along the boardwalk; summer only in practice.Seaside hostel and hotel about 3.7 mi (6 km) south-west along the boardwalk; summer only in practice.
Torp / E6 west
Motel and shopping-centre strip 7 km (4.3 mi) west; only useful if you are driving and leaving early.Motel and shopping-centre strip 4.3 mi (7 km) west; only useful if you are driving and leaving early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 700–1,100 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1,100–1,800 excl. bed
- High
- kr 1,800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × SEK 1,400 | SEK 1,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SEK 1,300 | SEK 2,600 |
| Västtrafik single bus fare, town zone2 × SEK 40 · check | SEK 80 |
| Fjord boat, harbour to Gustafsberg or Lindesnäs2 × SEK 40 · check; summer only | SEK 80 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × SEK 250 | SEK 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 466 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,563 per person per day, bed included | SEK 5,126≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in kronor; travel to Uddevalla excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and a pastry | kr 60–110 |
| Lunch plate (husmanskost or fish) | kr 130–220 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at Systembolaget | kr 70–95 / kr 20–35 |
| Museum entry (Bohusläns museum, shell bank museum) | Free |
| Västtrafik single bus fare, town zone | kr 40 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | kr 200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Use Uddevalla centralstation, not Uddevalla östra, when arriving by train from Gothenburg.
- Express buses stop at Torp, 7 km (4.3 mi) west of the centre — budget a taxi or local bus into town.Express buses stop at Torp, 4.3 mi (7 km) west of the centre — budget a taxi or local bus into town.
- The shell bank museum at Kuröd opens Jun–Aug only.
- Several seaside restaurants and the boat line run summer only: check dates before you plan around them.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-emergency
- 114 14
- Health advice (1177 Vårdguiden)
- 1177
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Till den här adressen, tackTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-emergency114 14
- Health advice1177
Embassy
No embassies in Uddevalla; most countries keep embassies in Stockholm and consulates in Gothenburg. US citizens: check the US embassy in Stockholm for consular cover.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Uddevalla → Gothenburg: about kr 130–200, about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Fjord boat, harbour → Gustafsberg: about kr 40, summer only (check)
- Taxi, centre → Torp: about kr 250–350 (check)
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hay)
- Tack — Thank you (tack)
- Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hoor MYK-keh KOS-tar deh)
- Kan jag betala med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yah beh-TA-la med kort)
- Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var air too-ah-LET-en)
- En biljett, tack — One ticket, please (en bil-YETT tack)
English is widely spoken; card payment is normal almost everywhere, and many places are cash-free.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uddevalla. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (short days, many seasonal places shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GOT: last train and bus times to Uddevalla, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with anchors: harbour and Bohusläns museum, Kungsgatan and Kungstorget, boardwalk to Gustafsberg, Kuröd shell banks.
- Place pages with verified opening windows (Bohusläns museum, shell bank museum, Villa Elfkullen Sundays Jul–Sep) and eat pages with summer-only dates.
- Summer boat timetable fixture so the fjord line can go green or be marked seasonal.
Sources
- officialVästsverige — Uddevalla
- officialBohusläns museum
- officialVästtrafik
- officialSkärgårdsbåtarna (fjord boats)
- officialSwedavia — Gothenburg Landvetter
- secondaryWikivoyage: Uddevalla, revision 5030647 (CC BY-SA 4.0)