Säve: Equestrian Sports and Cultural Heritage
Accommodation in Säve
A trip to Säve can appeal to a range of interests: at Göteborg Horse Park, ponies and horses take centre stage, along with equestrian activities; Säve Church and the Brunstorp burial ground offer connections to cultural history. If you are looking for a hotel in Säve, you can plan your trip around a specific reason for visiting—for example, competitions and training, or church art and the archaeological landscape.
Equestrian sports at Göteborg Horse Park
At Göteborg Horse Park in Säve, the Göteborg Hästsportklubb holds competitions and training for ponies and horses every year. Other activities across a wide range of disciplines also take place there each year. If you want to include a particular competition or training session in your travel plans, check the exact dates in advance.
The outdoor arena measures 65 × 110 metres and has an adjacent warm-up arena. The oval track and pace track are used for training and competitions. For personal use, you can ride without booking in advance, book a single session, or reserve the tracks exclusively for up to four hours. These options are separate from the annual events programme; check current availability before you travel.
Church history and art in Säve
Säve Church is believed to date from the 13th century. It is a medieval parish church that was converted into a hall church in the 18th century. The building therefore brings together two historical periods: its presumed medieval origins and its later conversion.
The ceiling paintings have their own chronology: they were created in two phases. In 1704, Christian Schönfeldt painted the barrel vault in the older part of the church. Visitors interested in the history of the church interior can consider not only the building’s history but also a specific work of art from the early 18th century.
Brunstorp burial ground and late-summer nature
The Brunstorp burial ground is on the hill opposite and slightly west of Säve’s old station building, on Högagårdsvägen in northern Hisingen. Several large and small burial mounds shape the site. A small path leads from Högagårdsvägen, past a light beige telecommunications building on the right, up to the hill with the burial ground.
Brunstorp also has a seasonal natural feature: abundant field scabious grows there, attracting many different butterfly species in late summer. Which species are present can vary from year to year. When planning a visit, you can therefore take two different interests into account: the archaeological landscape with its burial mounds, and nature watching, whose timing and appearance depend on the season.
More destinations and practical information
At Göteborg Galopp, it is worth noting the full name: the racecourse is located on Sävefältet in Göteborg. All races take place on a large grass track measuring just over 1,900 metres in circumference. There is a sand track inside the grass track for training. Some steeplechase races are held during the season from May to October; as event seasons can change, check the specific dates.
On guided tours, visitors can see horses up close as they leave the starting stalls, meet a jockey and possibly a racehorse trainer. Göteborg Galopp also offers the opportunity to watch races from close to the horses and take part in outdoor activities such as picnics and children’s activities. The specific event programme may vary; check tour availability before your trip as well.
Another cultural highlight is Aeroseum, where the history and development of aviation is presented, from Icarus to modern aircraft, helicopters and other flying machines. To visit Aeroseum, take bus 35 from Hjalmar Brantingsplatsen to the Säve Depå stop. Västtrafik route 137 runs between Kärna, Säve and Hjalmar Brantingsplatsen; the timetable is listed through 12 December 2026. Check current routes and times before travelling.
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