The city

The river gorge surrounding the falls and the locks is one of the most beautiful, unique environments in the country. The magic and majesty of the scenery draw about 400 000 visitors every year and the area is slated to become the second National City Park in Sweden.

You will easily understand why if you take a bike ride down to Gamle Dal (the Old Valley) early in the summer for a delightful al fresco meal. Or walk hand in hand down Kärlekens stig (The Lane of lovers) with someone special on a romantic autumn day to admire the magnificent landscape west of the river above the Olidan power plant.

Trollhättan is a lively commercial centre with wonderful small shops downtown and a large shopping centre on the outskirts of the city, and the array of cultural and leisure activities is equally varied and interesting. Cinemas, theatre and music, several fascinating museum and a diverse range of associations to name just a few.