Way Out West 2027: things to do nearby between sets

12 to 14 August 2027 · ExpectedGothenburg, Sweden

At Way Out West the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from Gothenburg.

Tours in Gothenburg Hotels for these dates

Airport to Slottsskogen

Göteborg Landvetter (GOT) is 25 km east; Flygbussarna buses reach the centre in 30 minutes.

Trams to Linnéplatsen.

Public transport directions to Slottsskogen

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	School halls and Majorna	Teams sleep in schools; parents look for apartments in Majorna and Linné.
Mid-range	Inom Vallgraven and Avenyn	Central, walk to Heden and the canals.
Splurge	Around Liseberg and Avenyn	Big hotels by the park and the main boulevard.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel Eggers
Mid-range: Clarion Hotel Post
Splurge: Upper House

Links search the nights from 11 August to 15 August. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 12 to 14 August 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Before the gates open

Thursday 12 August

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.

Easy outingFika and food walking tour Half day · Food
Haga cinnamon buns and Feskekörka fish.
FreeSlottsskogen park with a free children's zoo.

A day off-site

Friday 13 August

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.

Half-daySouthern archipelago ferry and island walk Half day · Family · Low walking
Tram to Saltholmen, then ferries to Styrsö or Vrångö. Västtrafik tickets cover it.
EatSaluhallen Indoor market for lunch

Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.

Rain or heat backupUniverseum science centre Half day · Family · Indoor
Rainforest, aquarium and science.
EatMagazinsgatan Courtyard of restaurants

Recovery day

Sunday 15 August

Slow outings only.

Easy outingPaddan canal boat tour Half day · Family · Low walking
Low boats under the bridges; duck your head.
EatRöda Sten Konsthall café Riverside café under the bridge

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Low walking

Southern archipelago ferry and island walk

Tram to Saltholmen, then ferries to Styrsö or Vrångö. Västtrafik tickets cover it.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Low walking

Paddan canal boat tour

Low boats under the bridges; duck your head.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Liseberg amusement park

Scandinavia's biggest amusement park in the city centre.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Kayak in the archipelago

Guided sea kayak tours.

See times and prices

Slottsskogen and its seal pool.
Universeum.
Liseberg.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Marstrand island day trip

Fortress island 45 minutes north.

See times and prices

After dark

Avenyn and Andra Långgatan bars.

8 tours worth booking for Way Out West

Tour	Length	Good for
Fika and food walking tour	Half day	Food lovers
Southern archipelago ferry and island walk	Half day	Families, Tired legs
Paddan canal boat tour	Half day	Families, Tired legs
Liseberg amusement park	Half day	Families
Seafood safari and shellfish tasting	Half day	Food lovers
Kayak in the archipelago	Half day	Families
Universeum science centre	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Marstrand island day trip	Full day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Feskekôrka Fish market in a church-like hall
Café Husaren Giant cinnamon buns in Haga
Saluhallen Indoor market for lunch
Magazinsgatan Courtyard of restaurants
Röda Sten Konsthall café Riverside café under the bridge

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Universeum science centre

Rainforest, aquarium and science.

See times and prices

Universeum.
Volvo Museum.
Maritiman ship museum.

Getting around on event days

Trams and buses run on the Västtrafik To Go app; tournament passes often include local transport.
Heden, the Gothia centre field, is walkable from the centre.

Day trips from Gothenburg

Marstrand: 45 minutes
Styrsö: 45 minutes by tram and ferry

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Way Out West.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Way Out West 2027?

The next edition is 12 to 14 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Slottsskogen?

Göteborg Landvetter (GOT) is 25 km east; Flygbussarna buses reach the centre in 30 minutes. Trams to Linnéplatsen.

Where should I stay for Way Out West?

For most visitors the best base is Inom Vallgraven and Avenyn: Central, walk to Heden and the canals.

What else can we do around Way Out West?

Good short outings in Gothenburg include Southern archipelago ferry and island walk, Paddan canal boat tour, Liseberg amusement park. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Way Out West?

Family-friendly picks: Southern archipelago ferry and island walk, Paddan canal boat tour, Liseberg amusement park. Slottsskogen and its seal pool.

How far is Slottsskogen from Gothenburg centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. Trams to Linnéplatsen.

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