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=== North towards [[Oslo]] ===
 
=== North towards [[Oslo]] ===
The best place to start heading towards Oslo is the  [[rest area|service station]], STIGS CENTER, Incorrect link ''(see location of [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=it&geocode=&q=service+station&near=%C3%85v%C3%A4gen+28,+G%C3%B6teborg,+Sweden&sll=57.710957,11.992371&sspn=0.006992,0.023518&ie=UTF8&ll=57.713547,11.994646&spn=0.006992,0.023518&z=16 here] (marked as Q ''(or K?'')).'' There are also a few buses which go there, one of which is "402 Alvangen". Could just ask the bus drivers which goes to Stigs center, and the bus stop is directly on the onramp to the motorway so you just step off the bus and hitch! On a working day morning this seems to be a great spot to go north towards Stenungsund or Uddevalla, right before both these places there are major rest stops with petrol stations where lots of Norwegians and trucks headed into Norway stop, these locations are easier to find from the road than Stig Center and might have more traffic going to Oslo.
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The best place to start heading towards Oslo is the  [[rest area|service station]], STIGS CENTER, ''Incorrect link removed'' just check google maps "stigs center". There are also a few buses which go there, one of which is "402 Alvangen". Could just ask the bus drivers which goes to Stigs center, and the bus stop is directly on the onramp to the motorway so you just step off the bus and hitch! On a working day morning this seems to be a great spot to go north towards Stenungsund or Uddevalla, right before both these places there are major rest stops with petrol stations where lots of Norwegians and trucks headed into Norway stop, these locations are easier to find from the road than Stig Center and might have more traffic going to Oslo.
  
 
Alternatively, if you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] located close to [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=it&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=118215905716686756957.000448147f6ec7cb40744&ll=57.707071,11.997392&spn=0.006993,0.023518&z=16 this] roundabout (near to Ullevi Norra, the big stadium) where cars are going in many directions, some of which might go to Oslo. However, most of the cars coming from the round about are going very very fast, and it's hard for them to stop on the street here. And, most cars at the petrol station next to it are just staying inside the city at this point. Possibly best chance is to make a sign for E6 N, and stand by the red light coming from the city centre towards the motor way. The light turns red often and for long enough that someone might pick you up and at least take you to Stig Center, focus your attention on the lanes marked for your destination, going north is the left and middle lanes.
 
Alternatively, if you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the [[petrol station hitchhiking|petrol station]] located close to [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=it&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=118215905716686756957.000448147f6ec7cb40744&ll=57.707071,11.997392&spn=0.006993,0.023518&z=16 this] roundabout (near to Ullevi Norra, the big stadium) where cars are going in many directions, some of which might go to Oslo. However, most of the cars coming from the round about are going very very fast, and it's hard for them to stop on the street here. And, most cars at the petrol station next to it are just staying inside the city at this point. Possibly best chance is to make a sign for E6 N, and stand by the red light coming from the city centre towards the motor way. The light turns red often and for long enough that someone might pick you up and at least take you to Stig Center, focus your attention on the lanes marked for your destination, going north is the left and middle lanes.

Revision as of 14:34, 24 March 2016

Gothenburg
Göteborg
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Sweden
County (län):
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Västra Götaland
Population: 536,790
Major roads: E 6 E 20 E 45
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Göteborg is the second-largest city in Sweden, with a large alternative music scene and underground party culture.

Hitching out

North towards Oslo

The best place to start heading towards Oslo is the service station, STIGS CENTER, Incorrect link removed just check google maps "stigs center". There are also a few buses which go there, one of which is "402 Alvangen". Could just ask the bus drivers which goes to Stigs center, and the bus stop is directly on the onramp to the motorway so you just step off the bus and hitch! On a working day morning this seems to be a great spot to go north towards Stenungsund or Uddevalla, right before both these places there are major rest stops with petrol stations where lots of Norwegians and trucks headed into Norway stop, these locations are easier to find from the road than Stig Center and might have more traffic going to Oslo.

Alternatively, if you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the petrol station located close to this roundabout (near to Ullevi Norra, the big stadium) where cars are going in many directions, some of which might go to Oslo. However, most of the cars coming from the round about are going very very fast, and it's hard for them to stop on the street here. And, most cars at the petrol station next to it are just staying inside the city at this point. Possibly best chance is to make a sign for E6 N, and stand by the red light coming from the city centre towards the motor way. The light turns red often and for long enough that someone might pick you up and at least take you to Stig Center, focus your attention on the lanes marked for your destination, going north is the left and middle lanes.

A good day to get a ride to Oslo is probably a Sunday since many Swedes are home in Göteborg over the weekend, and on Sundays head back to Oslo for work. On a week day it may be more difficult to get a ride straight to Oslo, so don't be as picky with half way rides.

North towards Karlstad via E45

There's a very good hitchhiking spot right on E45, after a crossing 3 km west from Hammarkullen. There used to be a bus stop right after the crossing with traffic lights. Now it's just a good spot for the cars to drive aside while going at low speed. The closest tram stop is the one at Hammarkullen on the way to Angered, number 8 (purple) goes there. If one wants to go by bus, then the stop is Eliebergsvägen, it's right next to the spot. One can get there by taking 401 from Angered or 173 from Nils E-terminalen. Here is the spot on google maps. The spot is very good, just make sure the person that stops actually takes you out of Göteborg's urban area, to avoid being stuck in places like Surte or Nödinge.

Road 40 and E4 to Stockholm

The fastest route by car to Stockholm is not via E20 as all the traffic signs say. Most people take this route instead. A good spot is bus stop Kallebäcksgatan [1] (Take bus 50 there or a tram to Elisedal and walk five mins). My friends tried it today and got a ride within half an hour. The cars can stop at the bus stop which most likely is better than the on-ramp.

The "slow road" (E20) to Stockholm

The E20 is not a fast or big motorway, but an excellent route to truly see the Swedish countryside from.

This (Broken link points to GPS coordinates 57.697921,11.996942) point may not look like much, but there is a lot of heavy traffic entering this on-ramp at all times. The reason why this exact spot works particularly well is because of a traffic light that naturally stops the vehicles that turn in here. If you stand just alongside where they're turning in, they'll have time to see you and pull out of line onto the tram tracks for a few seconds. Make sure to use a sign.

A possibly better spot is Munkebäcksmotet (marked on map), a bus stop just before the onramp to the motorway. Either take bus number 513 or 515 in the direction Polhemsplatsen (a ticket is 16,50 SEK (outdated price, it is now 20 or so SEK), but it is possible to blackride as well) or take the tram to Munkebäckstorget and walk north 10 minutes from there. Commuter trains to Alingsås also stop at Sävenäs right across the E20 (2 min walk) and might be the easiest blackride from the city centre. Most drivers are going only short distances, and the towns they go to are virtually impossible to hitchhike out of. Try to get to Alingsås, where the motorway ends and you can hitchhike directly on the roadside, there are very few good onramps between Göteborg and Alingsås. This option is probably better if you are going to a place near Göteborg, especially before Alingsås.

South towards Malmö, Denmark, Germany

Option 1 Liftarkungen thinks that the best place to start hitchhiking south from Göteborg is "Sandsjöbackamotet", which is situated south of Mölndal. However it is time consuming and quite an adventure to get there. Use www.hitta.se or google maps in order to find directions. Or see Sandsjöbackamotet. Locals may only know it as the big Shell station along the road.

footsore got a lift all the way to Malmö from here within 20 minutes at 07:00 on a Saturday morning. Tiger got a lift all the way to Malmö from here within 10 minutes at 14:00 on a Friday afternoon.

How to get to Sandsjöbacka: From the Central Station get on the the commuter train towards Kungsbacka (this train seems to be controlled from the front to the back but the journey can be short enough to not need a ticket if you are down back), getting off after 10 minutes in Kållered; alternatively, you can take bus number 761 (take any bus going past Mölndal, and get off here to take 761) as it goes past Kållered Station, there is much less chance getting caught this way. When you get off the train you'll see a Netto on the other side of the road which has excellent dumpsters should you need to acquire some food. To get to the hitching spot you just walk under the tracks and continue for another 100 meters or so until after you cross the highway where you turn left directly and follow the highway for about 5-10 minutes. You'll walk past Ikea (at which point there will be a Willys visible which also has excellent food-acquiring potential) and and a petrol station (OKQ8 petrol station). There are two hitching spots. 1) Talk to people at the petrol station, or stand on the exit of the petrol station (If you are going to Malmö, this is a good option as most people will be refuelling for a longer journey) 2) Walk up the hill and hitch at the on-ramp. Any ride that's 5 or more kilometers is good as it will take you to Sandsjöbacka rest area which is one of the best places to find a ride to directly to Malmö or even Denmark and Germany. Bear in mind that Sandsjöbacka is the last rest area for at least 60 kilometers that's on the highway so it's much recommended to stop there to avoid getting stuck at a small on-ramp somewhere. Note: A 24 hour hamburger restaurant is located next to the OKQ8 petrol station.

Tiger Adds: An easy option is to try and get a ride towards Kungsbacka form anywhere in the city and ask them to drop you off at Sandsjöbacka rest stop. This can be achieved at any convenient to stop location with a sign and might be both easier and quicker than public transport. blue.Day Adds: Initially tried on ramp, however many people where disinterested to slow down, although a few showed good spirit. Much better luck working on the exit of the petrol station; stayed at on ramp for 45 minutes. Moved upon advice of local to exit of petrol station and picked up after 3rd car exiting, direct to Malmö.

Option 2 Take the bus ("grön express" recommended, stops by just a few meters from the trucks) to "Stigs center" north of Göteborg. A lot of trucks stop by to pause here and there's a good chance you'll get a ride. If nothing else you can find a ride to the location in option 1.

Option 3 If you want to hitch from town, some hitchhikers have found the petrol station on the large crossing where the road Ullevigatan joins the E20 was a great spot. Walking from central station is 10-15min walk but according to thomasmyrman and Tiger agrees this a difficult spot. The only way to get a ride here is by asking drivers that stop, of which there are not many. Many here were not leaving Göteborg, most drivers stop at this petrol station on their way into Göteborg. Tiger got a ride towards Kungsbacka after a bit over an hour here, standing by the traffic lights before the "round about" seemed to be the spot where the most drivers pass on their way south from here, other locations get very little south bound traffic. There is a small area if you follow the road towards malmö that you can walk to (where is this?) where cars can maybe stop but it is not ideal, use different spot if possible.

Ferries : South towards Denmark, Germany

There are ferries going all the time to Denmark (Fredrikshavn) and Germany (Kiel) from the Stena Line terminal. Take tram 9, 3 or 11 to Masthuggstorget or just start from "Järntorget". From there walk towards the water and find the place where trucks and cars drive onto the ferries. Check-in starts 1.5 h before ferry departure, so be on time! (but drivers can still go in about 20 minutes before..). Have a sign with the country of destination on it. The best thing is that vehicles don't pay any extra for up to five passengers. There's about 4 ferries daily (seemingly more in summer) to Fredrikshavn and 1 to Kiel. Ask in the Stena Line office or check out the webpage http://www.stenaline.se/ or in English http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/ For your sign, write GRATIS under the DK. Most drivers won't know it's free to take another passenger.

On the ferry to Fredrikshavn, you have 2 hrs to find a ride (visit the truckers special area) south, at least to the excellent trucker terminal heaven of Padburg, on the Danish/German border.

Note: One hitcher reports having to pay EUR 6 despite being in a car.

Stena Line Ferries towards Kiel

For the ferries towards Kiel, Germany the drivers don't need to pay extra for you, but you have to book a cabin, which are available from 225 SEK upwards. The ferry is leaving every day at 19:00. If you hitchhike with a truckdriver you can get a special deal. The deal is basically that you pay approximately 250 SEK (an unknown editor of this page paid 253 a long time ago) and you get the following things included in the price.

  • The crossing (710 SEK)
  • Big all inclusive buffet (310 SEK)
  • Big breakfast buffet (105 SEK)
  • A small lunch-box to-go when you leave the ferry. (90 SEK)
  • A cabin that is to be shared with your driver.

Probably a fairly luxurious cabin.(prices for the most basic ones start at 740 for a 2 bed-cabin ( there are no cabins with 1 bed) All in all you end up getting a 85-90% discount and a lot of superfluous luxury. However it might be difficult too find a driver who let you go as his/her's second driver. You could try to convince the drivers when they wait to board the ferry. They board the ferry about 1-2 hours before departure.

Stena Line ferries to Fredrikshavn

Ferry to Kiel

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