Welcome to Västra Götaland in western Sweden. A region with 1.6 million inhabitans and 130 nationalities.

The good life in Västra Götaland

Good health and work are important elements in a good life. As are access to education, good communications and culture. The seas and lakes must be healthy and the air that we breathe must be clean.

Region Västra Götaland’s assignment is to contribute to a thriving Västra Götaland which is a good place to live and work. It must be a good place for future generations to grow up in. Region Västra Götaland is governed by democratically elected politicians and with just over 50,000 employees is one of Sweden’s biggest employers.  Read more about our vision of a good life in Västra Götaland.

European Maritime Day 2012 in Gothenburg, Sweden European Maritime Day 2012 Region Västra Götaland and the City of Gothenburg, hosting the European Maritime Day 2012
Five Clusters Five Strong Clusters Five strong clusters in West Sweden: Urban future, The marine environment and the maritime sector, Transport solutions, Green chemistry and bio based products, and Life science
Smart Textiles Next generation's textiles Smart Textiles is building an internationally acknowledged centre for innovation, development, design and production of the next generation's textiles.
Study in Sweden banner Study in Sweden A gateway to information about higher education in Sweden.
Science Parks in Västra Götaland Science Parks in Västra Götaland Bringing together incubators, research projects and company networks to stimulate ideas and innovative processes.
Sahlgrenska International Care Sahlgrenska International Care Sahlgrenska I.C. coordinates medical and dental care services for the international community, based on Swedish reseach, know-how and experience. Sahlgrenska International Care is owned by Region Västra Götaland