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The observatory is located in the large park Slottsskogen in Gothenburg, at Björn Hedvalls Stig 4It is situated on a hill called Stora Utsikten, near the Slottsskogen Water Tower.

There are several smaller paths to the observatory, both from Masthugget and from Linnéstaden (via Slottsskogen).

To reach the nearest stop, take bus 61 towards Masthugget and get off at the terminus. There are several alternative walking routes:

  • Walk up the path towards the Slottsskogen Water Tower. The observatory is located below the water tower, next to the Ödledammen pond.
  • Walk past the parking lot (behind the bus station). Take the path that leads into Slottsskogen and turn left when the path forks.
  • Walk in the direction of the bus and take the road (August Kobbs Stig) that leads into Slottsskogen. Walk up the hill and then about halfway down, to the street sign. Turn right onto Björn Hedvall’s path.

You can also plan your journey using Västtrafik's trip planner.

You can also go to the Oliverdalsgatan stop, or alternatively Linnéplatsen, and take a walk from there.

→ Enter Slottsskogen and head towards the Plikta playground.
→ Walk up the hill behind Plikta.
→ When the road divides, turn right onto August Kobbs Stig.
→ When the road starts to slope uphill, walk about halfway up and turn off when you see the sign directing you to Björn Hedvall’s Stig.

You can also plan your journey using Västtrafik's trip planner.

On August Kobbsgatan and in the surrounding area, there are several parking spots. From there, it’s a short walk of about 300 meters.

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