Getting there and around

Reaching this Nordic paradise is easier than you might imagine. Ryanair provides direct connections to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport from Rome and Milan between March and October. For those travelling during the rest of the year or from other Italian cities, the technical stopover is short and convenient. A viable alternative, popular with slow travellers, is to fly to Stockholm or Copenhagen and then enjoy the Swedish landscape from the window of a high-speed train: in about 3 hours and 15 minutes of absolute comfort you reach the centre of Gothenburg. Once there, freedom is the watchword. The Swedish public transport system is legendary for its punctuality and ubiquity: buses and trains connect the main towns. However, for those wishing to explore the remotest corners of Dalsland or stop off at any of Bohuslän's hamlets, hiring a car (perhaps an electric one, given the abundance of petrol stations) remains the best option for a completely independent adventure. Here is a selection of ten experiences that embody the essence of this region, between adventure, taste and contemplation.