It is considered one of the most developing cities in Sweden and the “capital” of the textile industry. The locals have managed to create a city that leads the way. The combination of innovative design, street art, culture, commerce and entrepreneurial spirits causes an explosion of emotions. It has been very active in trade since the 17th century and although over the centuries it has suffered enormous damage from very large fires, its inhabitants have managed to keep it standing and turn it into a model city. On top of that, it has a huge number of established mail order companies, is home to well-known clothing companies and is a pioneer in technological research.
Currency: Swedish Krona
Calling Code: +46
Nearest airports from city center: Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (41km), Gothenburg City Airport (83km), Smaland Vaxjo Airport (167km), Helsingborg Airport (198km), Linkoping Airport (217km), Aalborg Airport (226km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** ABECITA ART MUSEUM ( Herrljungagatan 15, 506 30 Borås)
It is one of the most important spots in the city. A collection of over 500 works of graphic art, photographs from Europe and the USA and important exhibits of award-winning Scandinavian textiles are on display here.
*** BORAS PASTORAT ( Stora Kyrkogatan 12, 503 31 Borås)
The magnificent church established in 2014 is one of the reference points for all who visit the city.
*** GUSTAV ADOLFS KYRKA ( Salängsgatan 1, 504 56 Borås)
The church and parish house of Gustav Adolf are among the most beautiful places in the city. Its architecture is magnificent and the church can accommodate 900 people.
*** TEXTILE MUSEUM (Skaraborgsvägen 3, 506 30 Borås)
If you want to know everything about the history of textiles, then you are in the right place.
*** SMART TEXTILES (Skaraborgsvägen 3a, 506 30 Borås)
It is a unique experience, doing your research through unique and original textiles.
*** VISKAN
You should definitely walk along the river and fill your cameras with rich and beautiful images.
*** KYPEGARDEN (Margaretagatan, 506 38 Borås)
It is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in Sweden and in general in northern Europe. Along the trail you’ll find Lake Tosseryd, Tarzenberg Hill and farms left over from decades past.
*** CITY PARK (503 38 Borås)
It was opened in 1899 and is one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Locals prefer it for picnics, walking, sports activities and to enjoy the dozens of varieties of roses and various other types of flowers or plants.
*** BORAS MUSEUM
It is one of the most picturesque and beautiful museums in the city. This is where those who love craftsmanship and creativity meet. Tour the weaver’s house, the old Scandinavian holiday homes and 18th century manor houses.
*** NAVET SCIENCE CENTER (Skaraborgsvägen 3, 506 30 Borås)
If you love breakthroughs in technology, math, and science, then you’re in a place you’ll love and won’t want to leave.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** About half an hour away from the center of Boras you will find the historical attraction Torpa Stenhus in Langhem.
*** Pinocchio (Walking to Borås) is one of the most important attractions of the city.
*** Tour city and enjoy the street arts.
*** International Sculpture Biennale is a special and special attraction of the city.
*** Boras Zoo is one of the places that tourists prefer to spend their time.
FOOD AND DRINK
In Boras you will find many restaurants to enjoy fish, seafood and other local delicacies like buffalo meat. Try the salmon and trout, while we would also recommend you to eat herring which the local chefs cook in a unique way! Don’t forget to taste oysters. As for meat, you can try buffalo, pork, venison, reindeer meat, while the potato dumpling or kålpudding will leave a wonderful taste on your palate. And the Smörgåstårta (cake) is sensational. In the city you will find restaurants that are influenced by cuisines from all over the world.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find accommodation and hotels in the city center and at a distance of 3-4 kilometers at relatively good prices. It has many options for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Odenslunds 4H-Gård is an ideal place to spend together with your family.
*** A walk from the city center, via beautiful Viskan walkway, will give you the opportunity to find dozens of shops.
*** Knalleland is one of the places that locals prefer for their shopping.
*** Pallas Galleria is another place where you will find everything you want for your purchases.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bus or by bike.
CITIES NEAR BORAS
Major cities close to Boras are Gothenburg (63km), Jonkoping (83km), Halmstad (152km), Helsingborg (228km), Orebro (260km), Kalmar (279km), Malmo (285km), Copenhagen (331km), Stockholm (405km)
