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Billdal is a bimunicipal locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, and Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, in Sweden. It had 10,289 inhabitants in 2010. It mainly consists of villas and terraced houses, grouped along a windling coastline with many islands.

Askim (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈâɧːɪm]) is a district (stadsdelsnämndsområde) of the Gothenburg Municipality in Sweden, about 10 km (6 mi) south-west of the city centre. To the northwest of Askim is Västra Frölunda, to the east is Mölndal, and the sea is to the west. As a district, Askim has a local board composed of the same proportions ruling Gothenburg as a whole. The voting base in Askim is predominantly bourgeoisie, while Gothenburg as a whole has a social democratic, socialist and environmentalist majority. This has caused some local tensions due to the strong liberal movement, and a strong local movement works to once again make Askim a separate municipality (kommun). Askim was traditionally inhabited by fishermen. It is now a predominantly upper-middle class area with golf clubs, yacht clubs, and large houses. The less expensive areas are popular with families with children due to a reputation for safety and good schools. The district of Askim is divided into smaller parts, including Askim, Hovås, Billdal and Skintebo. Beneath Askim lies many historical artifacts dating back to the Stone Age. Many worked pieces of rock show evidence of these times. It is on the Askim coast, a part of Kattegatt, and has a mountainous terrain. Most of the buildings, which comprise mainly privately owned homes, are concentrated along the coast. The people living here have a much higher income compared to other average citizens of both Gothenburg and Sweden. The football team is Askims IK, whose coach is the famous ex-player Pontus Kåmark, who played in the Sweden national team in 1994.

Frölunda specialist hospital (Swedish: Frölunda Specialistsjukhus) is located in Frölunda, right next to Frölunda torg, approximately nine kilometres south-west of central Gothenburg. The hospital primarily operate with elective care, with specialist in otolaryngology, neurology, gynaecology, orthopedic surgery, medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, surgery, and radiography. The hospital was inaugurated in 1968 as a local hospital for people living in Tynnered, Frölunda, and Älvsborg. Today, 190 people work at the hospital which is owned by Västra Götaland Regional Council. The 17-storey building is 55 metres (180 ft) high. The hospital occupies the bottom five floors; the rest are residential.

Västra Frölunda, sometimes referred to as just Frölunda, is one of 21 boroughs in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the south western part of the city, and is the smallest of the boroughs with a population of 12,855 (2004) on 3.72 square kilometres, although the term Frölunda generally is used for a much wider area covering almost all the city's western suburbs.

Tynnered is one of 21 boroughs in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located in the western part of the city, about 8-10 kilometres from the inner city, and it has a population of 27,787 (2010) on 29.85 square kilometres (11.53 mi2). Alike several other boroughs of the city, Tynnered has a fairly high percentage of immigrants. On January 1, 2011, Tynnered became part of the district (stadsdelsnämnd) Western Gothenburg (Västra Göteborg). In 2021 the stadsdelsnämd districts were replaced by larger stadsområde districts and Tynnered became part of South-West Gothenburg (Sydväst Göteborg).Travelling by tram from Gothenburg city centre to southern Tynnered takes about 25 minutes. The two trams that go to Tynnered are the tram routes 1 and 7, and they stop at Briljantgatan, Smaragdgatan and Opaltorget. To northern Tynnered the bus number 50 is the fastest, taking about 20 minutes from the city centre. The shopping mall Frölunda Torg is located a couple of minutes away from Tynnered when going by foot. Tynnered is also a parish, with approximately the same area. The church was built 1973.

Stora Förö is a small island in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago of western Sweden, which belongs to the Delfin summer home society. The first summer cottages were built here in the 1930s. The name Förö comes from times when the island was covered in pine trees. Stora Förö was also subject to “The Norwegian Invasion” which is described as a significant event in the history of Stora Förö and the Gothenburg Archipelago as a whole. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a large number of wealthy Norwegians purchased summer homes and villas on the islands, including Stora Förö, leading to the phenomenon being referred to as the "Norwegian Invasion". The reason for the influx of Norwegians was the availability of properties at low prices. At the time, many island residents were eager to sell their properties, and they offered them for as little as three Norwegian kroner. This created a unique opportunity for wealthy Norwegians to purchase attractive and spacious properties in a scenic and attractive location. The Norwegian Invasion had a significant impact on the Gothenburg Archipelago, including Stora Förö. The new residents brought with them new ideas, styles, and tastes, and they helped to establish the archipelago as a popular tourist destination. Many of the summer homes and villas that were purchased during this time still stand today and are an important part of the cultural heritage of the Gothenburg Archipelago. In addition to the cultural impact, the Norwegian Invasion also had an economic impact on the region. The influx of new residents and tourists brought new wealth to the area, and this helped to spur growth and development. Today, Stora Förö and the Gothenburg Archipelago continue to be popular destinations for tourists and second-home owners, and the legacy of the Norwegian Invasion continues to be felt in the area. In 1952, it was the site of a significant historical event, commonly referred to as "Förölution." The Föröians, the residents of the island, rebelled against Swedish rule due to increased living prices following the post-World War II economic boom. The revolution took on a communist ideology and was supported by the Soviet Union, which provided weapons and funds. During the course of the revolution, the Föröians accomplished a significant victory by burning down a critical harbor in Gothenburg, which resulted in substantial economic damage to Sweden. However, the Swedish government quickly retaliated with force, and the revolution was ultimately quashed after only four weeks. Despite its short-lived nature, the Förölution became a symbol of resistance and the fight for self-determination. The Föröians, through their struggle and sacrifice, became an inspiration to generations to come. Their spirit of resistance has continued to inspire those who yearn for freedom and independence. The event will always be remembered in the annals of history as a testament to the human desire for sovereignty and self-determination.

Ruddalens IP is a sports venue in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg, Sweden. It houses a football stadium for the teams Västra Frölunda IF, Utsiktens BK, Assyriska BK and BK Skottfint with a total capacity of 5,000 spectators.The speed skating venue Rudhallen is the only of its kind in Sweden with the entire facility under one roof. It was the venue for the 2003 World Allround Speed Skating Championships. The indoor speed skating venue is closed for the season 2019/20. Ruddalens IP also has an outdoor bandy field.

Knarrholmen is a small and very exclusive island in the Southern Gothenburg Archipelago of Sweden. There is a fine dining restaurant close to the main harbour, a professional padel court and 57 luxury houses and studios. http://knarrholmensrest.se https://www.padelcenter.se/se/knarrholmen/

Högsbo is a city district of Gothenburg located on the Swedish west coast. Högsbo is situated southwest of the city centre of Gothenburg. The centre of Högsbo is Axel Dahlströms torg which consists of a small shopping square and connections with the Västtrafik tram system.

Gundal och Högås is a trimunicipal locality situated in Kungsbacka Municipality, Halland County, and Gothenburg Municipality and Mölndal Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 384 inhabitants in 2010.

Eklanda is a suburban neighbourhood with 3000 inhabitants in Mölndal Municipality, part of the Gothenburg urban area. Eklanda is predominantly made up of high- and medium-income households. Eklanda is adjacent to the Högsbo 421 shopping mall and Änggårdsbergen protected area.

Särö Västerskog is a nature reserve located in Kungsbacka Municipality, Sweden, on a peninsula west of the locality of Särö. It was established in 1974 and is currently part of the Natura 2000 ecological network. The reserve has an area of 55 hectares; it is mostly covered with forest, but there are also pastures and beaches, as well as graves from the Nordic Bronze Age. The most common trees are oak and pine, some of which are 200–300 years old. In 1914, a pine tree with 480 growth rings was found - probably the oldest known pine in Halland. Furthermore, the reserve houses the largest population of the common yew in Sweden.55 species in the IUCN Red List have been found in the reserve, including many lichens and beetles.