Bärby in Västra Götaland County
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Hisingen

Hisingen is the fourth-largest island of Sweden, with an area of 199 km, and the most populous, forming part of Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County. It is bordered by the Göta älv in the south and east, the Nordre älv in the north, and the Kattegat in the west. The northern part of the city of Gothenburg, with its harbours, industries and suburbs, is located on the island, which is divided between the two historical provinces of Västergötland and Bohuslän.

Located at 57.7667, 11.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gothenburg, Islands of Sweden, Islands on the Swedish West Coast

Gothenburg City Airport

Gothenburg City Airport or Göteborg City Airport, formerly (and still informally) known as Säve Flygplats, is Gothenburg's second international airport, located 5 NM north-west from the centre of Gothenburg on the island of Hisingen, Bohuslän, Sweden. It is located within the borders of Gothenburg Municipality, hence its name. Prior to the arrival of Ryanair in 2001, the airport had 9,000 passengers per year. 844,000 passengers flew from City Airport in 2008.

Located at 57.7756, 11.8706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Sweden, Bohuslän, Buildings and structures in Gothenburg, Transport in Gothenburg, Hisingen

F 9 Säve

F 9 Säve, Göta Flygflottilj, Göta Air Force Wing, or simply "F 9", is a former Swedish Air Force wing with the main base located near Gothenburg in south-west Sweden.

Located at 57.7789, 11.8836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Wings of the Swedish Air Force, Hisingen, 1936 establishments in Sweden, 1969 disestablishments, Bunkers, Cold War military installations

Tuve landslide

The Tuve landslide was a large landslide in Tuve, Gothenburg, Sweden on November 30, 1977. Some 67 houses were destroyed, killing 9, injuring about 60 and making around 600 people homeless. The slide began at 16.05 and lasted 5–6 minutes. The slide affected 270 000 square meters (27 hectares). About 600 people lived in the area; of these, approximately 200 were in the area at the time of the slide. About 100 needed help by rescue workers.

Located at 57.7614, 11.9386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landslides, Natural disasters in Sweden, 1977 natural disasters, 1977 in Sweden, Hisingen, History of Gothenburg

Tuve Church

The Tuve Church is a medieval church in Gothenburg, western Sweden. It is located on the Hisingen island, in the Tuve district. It is a Romanesque stone church, consisting of a rectangular nave and a narrow choir. This simple shape was typical of churches in Västergötland. The oldest parts of the building were probably erected in the 12th century. The two buttresses were added in the 18th century, and the porch in 1745. The sacristy, built in 1953, is the most recent addition.

Located at 57.7661, 11.9331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Gothenburg, 12th-century church buildings, Hisingen

Säve Church

The Säve Church is a medieval church in Gothenburg. It is located on the Hisingen island and belongs to the parish of Tuve-Säve. It belonged to the Säve parish until 2010, when the parishes of Tuve, Säve and Rödbo were merged. The church was erected in the early 13th century. It was first known as St. Olaf Church, after the saintly king Olaf II of Norway. The nave has a barrel vault, built in 1696. In 1704, the ceiling was covered with paintings by German artist Christian von Schönfeldt.

Located at 57.8028, 11.9186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Gothenburg, 13th-century church buildings, Hisingen