Overview
Kungälv is a town in Sweden.
Its population is roughly 24,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), about 29 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Population | 24,101 |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Nearest airport | Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 29 km |
| Currency | SEK |
Where Kungälv is
Kungälv sits in Sweden, in the northern part of Europe.
Gothenburg lies about 18 km to the south, Mölndal lies about 24 km to the south and Partille lies about 16 km to the south-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 29 km from Kungälv.
Alternative gateways include Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN, 54 km); Læsø Airport (BYR, 88 km).
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Find flights to Kungälv →arrives GOT (29.2 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly cool temperate (northern hemisphere): cool summers and cold winters, and long summer daylight that is ideal for exploring.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Kungälv is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through GOT.
Day trips & nearby
Kungälv works well as a base. Within about 24 km you can reach Gothenburg (18 km to the south); Mölndal (24 km to the south); Partille (16 km to the south-east); Lerum (20 km to the south-east); Mölnlycke (25 km to the south).
Good to know
The currency is the SEK (Krona).
The main languages spoken are Swedish, Finnish.
Clocks run on Europe/Stockholm time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Kungälv
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Getting around Kungälv
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Kungälv?
- Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 29 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Kungälv?
- Summer, with its long daylight hours, is the easiest time to explore.
- What is near Kungälv?
- Gothenburg is one of the closest places, about 18 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Kungälv in?
- Kungälv is in Sweden.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.