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=== North towards [[Oslo]] === | === North towards [[Oslo]] === | ||
| − | If you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the petrol station located | + | If you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the [[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 where cars are going in many directions, some of which might go to Oslo. However, most of the cars coming from the roundabout are going very very fast, and it's hard for them to stop on the street here. And, most cars at the petrol station are just staying inside the city at this point. However, there is another [[service station]], just a few kilometers out farther (from where you enter the highway at this point), which is much much better for traffic & cars going towards Oslo. It is also larger and has a lot more room for cars to stop and pull over from the street. So, one possibility is to try asking drivers to drop you off at this service station (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?'')). |
| − | A good day to get a ride to Oslo is probably | + | A good day to get a ride to Oslo is probably a Sunday since many Swedes are home in Gothenburg over the weekend, and on Sundays head back to Oslo for work. |
=== The "slow road" (E20) to [[Stockholm]] === | === The "slow road" (E20) to [[Stockholm]] === | ||
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Revision as of 07:31, 13 December 2008
Göteborg is the second-largest city in Sweden, with a large alternative music scene and underground party culture.
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Hitching Out
North towards Oslo
If you're still in the city-center, you can try getting a lift from the petrol station located close to this roundabout where cars are going in many directions, some of which might go to Oslo. However, most of the cars coming from the roundabout are going very very fast, and it's hard for them to stop on the street here. And, most cars at the petrol station are just staying inside the city at this point. However, there is another service station, just a few kilometers out farther (from where you enter the highway at this point), which is much much better for traffic & cars going towards Oslo. It is also larger and has a lot more room for cars to stop and pull over from the street. So, one possibility is to try asking drivers to drop you off at this service station (see location of here (marked as Q (or K?)).
A good day to get a ride to Oslo is probably a Sunday since many Swedes are home in Gothenburg over the weekend, and on Sundays head back to Oslo for work.
The "slow road" (E20) to Stockholm
This 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.
The E20 is not a fast or big highway, but an excellent route to truly see the Swedish countryside from.
South towards Malmö
There are trucks leaving to Malmö every night at 20.00 from DHL just next to the petrol station by the Nils Eriksson terminal (where the buses go from the central station). Best is to look up DHL at internet and call them.
It can be tricky finding a good spot for heading south from Gothenburg. Try from the E20/E6 onway ramps close to Liseberg. Or the on ramps in Mölndal. Try to get a ride to rest area "Sandsjöbacka" a couple of kilometers outside Mölndal. Here you can usually find trucks and cars heading south. Try to get dropped off at similar rest areas and you will have no problems.
South towards Denmark, Germany
User Liva has not tried this by herself but she guess it is really easy: There are boats going all the time to Denmark and Germany from the Stena Line terminal. Take tram 9, 3 or 11 to Masthugstorget. From there you have to walk and find your way to where the trucks drives in. Have a sign with the destination on it. If you just want to get away from Sweden write (DK) or (D) on it, with the circles around. Ask in the Stena line office for when and where boats are going. She has never tried it herself but it works in Dover, Puttgarden, Rostock, Igoumenitsa and so on. The trucks don't pay any extra for you.
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 7pm.
