Car Hire Hisingsbacka - Mini guide to Hisingsbacka

Hisingsbacka, better known simply as Backa, is a northern district of Gothenburg, Sweden’s second city, which is sat on Hisingen Island. With car rental in Hisingsbacka you can explore all the top sights in Gothenburg proper, as well as explore south-western Sweden’s coast and fine towns.

There’s not that much to see in Hisingsbacka itself as it is largely residential, although there are many good hotels that are cheaper than the city centre and it is well served by rail from Gothenburg town centre. It is a multicultural part of town with many good eateries and cheap car hire in Hisingsbacka.

All around Gothenburg is the stunning southern archipelago and ferries run frequently from the city. Other major sights nearby include Tjolöholm Castle and Gunnebo House and Gardens, which are best accessed with car rental in Hisingsbacka.

Also with car hire in Hisingsbacka you can head north to the popular town of Stenungsund, which is just 40kms away. Although the town is quite unremarkable, nearby Tjorn Island is worth a look and is wholly accessible by car as there is a bridge. Closer to Gothenburg is Marstrand Island, which is also linked to the mainland by bridge.

Heading inland and northeast for an hour or so with cheap car hire in Hisingsbacka is Lake Vanern, the largest in Sweden. It is surrounded by interesting towns and villages, including Lidkoping in the south and Karlstad in the north, and is perfect for those into boating and messing about on the water.

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