Sight guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Visiting Delsjön nature reserve
The Delsjö area on the eastern edge of the city has two lakes surrounded by forest, with walking and running trails, a jetty for swimming, canoe hire in summer and marked hiking routes.
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Quick answer
Delsjön nature reserve is a nature spot in Eastern outskirts, Gothenburg. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Eastern outskirts
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, nature, outdoors and active
- Best months
- May–July
About Delsjön nature reserve
The Delsjö area on the eastern edge of the city has two lakes surrounded by forest, with walking and running trails, a jetty for swimming, canoe hire in summer and marked hiking routes. It is reached by bus or tram plus a short walk from the centre.
Tip: Walk the trail around Stora Delsjön for an easy loop, and swim from the bathing area at the north end on warm summer days.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Eastern outskirts.
Best time to visit Delsjön nature reserve
Delsjön nature reserve is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- June: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- May: 16°C (61°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Delsjön nature reserve is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Liseberg and Haga and Haga Nygata.
- No. 20 of the 20 sights in our Gothenburg things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Gothenburg.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Gothenburg.
If you like Delsjön nature reserve
- Southern archipelago islands — Saltholmen, Half a day to a full day
- Slottsskogen — Linnéstaden, 2–3 hours
- Gothenburg Botanical Garden — Slottsskogen, 1.5–2 hours
- Trädgårdsföreningen and the Palm House — Inom Vallgraven, 1 hour
Staying near Delsjön nature reserve
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Delsjön nature reserve?
Plan half a day.
+Is Delsjön nature reserve free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Delsjön nature reserve?
May–July for the most comfortable weather. Walk the trail around Stora Delsjön for an easy loop, and swim from the bathing area at the north end on warm summer days.
+Do I need to book Delsjön nature reserve in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.