- Here you find Google maps over Västra Götaland.
- A schedule over the sun’s rise and fall.
- Exchange rates
Västra Götaland
Västra Götaland is situated on the western coast of Sweden. Here 1.6 million inhabitants live in 49 municipalities (kommuner). Region Västra Götaland is the county council governing the territory Västra Götaland. Film i Väst is owned by Region Västra Götland.
The major city is Göteborg, followed by Borås, Trollhättan, Skövde, Uddevalla, Alingsås, Vänersborg, Åmål, Lysekil and Strömstad.
You find a wide range of landscapes: A fantastic archipelago with salt sprayed granite rocks, picturesque fishing villages and classic seafood restaurants. Deep forests, lakes and rich and varied array of flora and fauna. Open agricultural landscapes and beautiful deciduous forests. Castles, mansions, churches, and ancient monuments.
Location database
www.filmservice.se is a database created by Film i Väst supporting all production companies shooting in region Västra Götaland. Here you find a wide range of locations: Buildings & facilities, harbours, location for period films, locations looking like Stockholm, landscape, sport arenas, airport, skidpans, train stations, underground etc.
More information here