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ing-point for a visit to the Promontory of Kullen, once probably an
island, whieh projects boldly into the Kattegat, separating it from the
Skel-dervik. From Höganäs the road leads by (5 Kil.) Krapperup, with a fine
chateau and park, and |the fishing-village of (7 Kil. farther) ilolle (small
-Inn at Capt. Corfitsan’s), which may also he reached by the afternoon
steamer from Helsingborg. To the lighthouse (Kullafyr) at the extremity
of Kullen is 3 Kil. more. The best point of view is the Bårekulle, a height
near Kockenhus, about 4 Kil. from Krapperup ; farther X. rises the highest
point of the promontory (615 ft.), less easily ascended.
Begond Kattarp the Kullen (see above) is visible to the ™ —
234 Kil. Ödåkra. We traverse a fertile but monotonous plain
bounded on the E. by the Söderås. As we approach Helsingborg we have
a view of the Sound.
243 Kil. (151 Engl. M.) Helsingborg, see p. 3S8.
37. From Gothenburg to Venersborg. Trollhätta
Falls. Lake Venern.
£8 Kil. (55 Engl. 31.). Railway CBergslagsbana’ to örnered
and‘Udde-valla-Herrljnngahana’ thence to Venersborg) in 3-3l/> hrs. (fares 6 kr. 70,
3 kr. i0o.(. Return-tickets (‘Tur och Retur’) available for two days, are.
issued at reduced rates, and on Sunday return-tickets for the day are
issued at a single fare. _
A visit from Gothenburg to the Trollhätta Falls and back may be
accomplished in one day. Those who are pressed for time may leave
Gothenburg by the morning train, and return, nr continue their journey,
by the midday train. As, however, the view is most favonrable by
morning light it is customary to spend a night in the Trollhättan Hotel. Those
who can put up with a somewhat uncomfortable berth may make use of
the Stockholm Steamer on the Göta Canal, which starts on Tues., Thurs.,
and Sat. evenings. The voyage takes 6-7 hrs. (in the reverse direction
5-6 hrs). The traveller may either land at Akersvass and walk thence
to the Falls, or go on the whole way to Trollhätta.
Tlie ‘Bergslagsbana’ at first ascends the wide valley of the
Göta-Elf, passing several unimportant stations. To the right lies the
suburb of Stampen, to the left Gullbergs Vass, the old redoubt of
Lejonet, and the river. At the small station of Olskroken the
Stockholm line diverges to the right (R. 38). At Surte we obtain a
view, to the left, of the large ruined castle of Bohus, which gives
its name to the whole of this district (Bohuslän), formerly a part of
Norway. Beyond (25 Kil.) Kol the train quits the valley and ascends
to the right. The scenery is of the sparsely wooded nature
characteristic of W. Sweden. — 56 Kil. Upphärud. The view becomes
more open, and cultivated fields are passed. Beyond Veland a,
which is prettily situated, the Hälleberg and Hunneberg (p. 293)
rise to the right.
72 Kil. (45 M.) Trollhättan. — The Railway Station is about
3/i Engl. 31. from the town, with which it is connected by a road entirely
destitute of shade. Hotel-omnibus 50 6.
Hotels. *Jernvägs Hotel, close to the station, convenient for travellers
with luggage going on to Stockholm or Christiania, R. 23,7 kr.; H6tel
Trollhättan, near the falls, less favourably spoken of. As in summer the
hotels are often full, it is advisable to order rooms in advance. Rooms
may also be obtained at Fru Ringin’r’s.
A visit to the «Waterfalls (guide superlluous unless the traveller’s
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