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Uddevalla, Sweden

Uddevalla is a town in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It's the seat of Uddevalla Municipality.

Type CityPopulation 34,781

Why go

  • Place in Bohuslän, Sweden.
  • Served by Backamo Airfield.

History

Uddevalla is a town in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It's the seat of Uddevalla Municipality. In 2015, it had a population of 34,781, making it the largest town fully in Bohuslän. Uddevalla is located where the river Bäveån opens up into Byfjorden, a fjord in the south-eastern part of Skagerrak.

Where to stay

Strömstadsvägen 25, 451 50 Uddevalla, Sweden · hotell-viking.se
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Strömstadsvägen 24, 451 50 Uddevalla, Sweden · hotelluddewalla.se
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Nordens Väg 6, 451 43 Uddevalla, Sweden · bohusgarden.se
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hotel · 26 Norra Drottninggatan, 451 31 · carlia.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Cafe · Dalabergskyrkans café där det serveras smörgås, kaffe och fika. Dagens tidning och sällskapsspel finns att låna. Opening hours: Tu… · svenskakyrkan.se
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Asian, Sushi, Ramen, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: vegan options,… · qopla.com
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Restaurant · Restaurang driven av restaurangprogrammet på uddevalla gymnesieskola. · uddevalla.se
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 14:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 21 Norra… · fuyuusushi.se
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 13:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 14 Norra Drottninggatan · indianmasala.nu
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11-22 · 28 Lagerbergsgatan, Uddevalla, 45131 · pizzeriamilano-uddevalla.se
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Lunch, Coffee, Regional, Sandwich, Dessert, Pastry, Soup, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu,Sa 11:00-15:00; We-Fr 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating,… · xn--rg-yia.se
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Thai, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-19:30; Sa-Su 12:00-19:30; PH closed Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · bangkokwok.se
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Swedish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Fr-Su 10:00-16:00; Tu-Th 10:00-19:30; PH unknown Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · kajkant.se
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Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr 16:00-22:30; PH closed; Sa 14:00-22:30; Mo 14:00-20:30 Features: vegan options, reservation required
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Arab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · kingfalafel.se
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Kebab, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th 11:00-22:00; We,Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 12:30-22:00
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Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5, Uddevalla, 451 30 · jacksburger.se
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su 11:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Uddevalla · roomer.se
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Fika, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 10:00-15:00
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-18:00; Su off Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Trädgårdsgatan
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Bistro, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa-Su,PH off Features: vegetarian options, step-free access
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Ice Cream, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 1, Uddevalla,…
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 2 Kochska gränden · restaurangkoch.se
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · villalindesnas.se
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Korean, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 20 Kungsgatan, 45130
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Chicken, Kebab, Arab, Falafel, Fast Food · Features: delivery, vegan options, halal
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Turkish, Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Falafel, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
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Salad, Italian, Restaurant · Salad/Italian restaurant
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Pancake, Dessert, Crepe, Chocolate, Fruit, Cafe · Pancake/Dessert cafe
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Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Sandwich, Ice Cream, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · uddevalla.se
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Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Restaurant · restaurant · svartaorn.se
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 38 Kungsgatan, Uddevalla, 45130 · minminsushi.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegan options
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Pizza, Burger, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 14 Södra… · restaurangoregano.se
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options
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Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant
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Kebab, Falafel, Arabic, Shawarma, Soda, Fast Food · Features: vegan options, halal
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 475, Uddevalla, 45191 · konditorisnackan.se
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · 2 Kampenhofgatan
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00+
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su off Features: vegan options · wasabisushiuddevalla.se
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-21:00; Jul off Features: vegan options · 43 Södra Drottninggatan, Uddevalla, 451 40
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Airports

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN) 24 km to the centre
Trollhättan, Q, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Golden Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Stockholm (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Rörkärr Airfield 9.8 km to the centre
Uddevalla, Q, SE
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Backamo Airfield 19 km to the centre
Uddevalla, Q, SE
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Fjällbacka Anra Airfield 48 km to the centre
Fjällbacka, Q, SE
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Esgrene Field 26 km to the centre
Svanesund, Ourst, Q, SE
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Getting there by ferry

Uddevalla
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
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Skärgårds Båtarna Gudtafsberg
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
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Lindesnäs
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre
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Sunningen brygga
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre
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Skäret brygga
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre
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Unda
Ferry terminal · 7.1 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Backamo Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Uddevalla, 0.5 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Uddevalla, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail