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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.

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.

The 4th Marine Regiment (Swedish: Älvsborgs amfibieregemente, Amf 4) is an amphibian regiment of the Swedish Amphibious Corps based in Gothenburg. Raised from Älvsborg Coastal Artillery Regiment (KA 4) in 2000 when the Swedish Amphibious Corps was formed, the 4th Marine Regiment only operated for four years before being disbanded in 2004. The regiment was reinstated on 1 October 2021.

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.

The Nordic College for Public Health (Swedish: Nordiska högskolan för folkhälsovetenskap, NHV) was a shared Nordic educational institution in Gothenburg, Sweden, which educates health personnel on Master's and Doctorate level in addition to doing broader research work. They are financed through the Swedish Department of Health and Social Security and the Nordic Council. NHV was founded in 1953, started its programmes on Master's level in 1978 and on doctorate level in 1987.In June 2013, the Nordic Council of Ministers decided to close down the university, which then ceased as an academic institution on 31 December 2014.

The Siege of Älvsborg was a Siege of the Swedish castle of Älvsborg by a Danish army under the command of Christian IV in the summer of 1612 as part of the Kalmar War. Despite the Swedes putting up a good fight, they had to surrender in the end to the larger Danish force with the Swedish commander Olof Andersson Stråle surrendering to the Danes

Älvsborg Fortress (Swedish: Älvsborgs fästning), with its main facility Oscar II's Fort (Swedish: Oscar II:s fort) built 1899–1907, is a now-defunct Swedish fortification located at the mouth of the Göta River in the Älvsborg district of Gothenburg, Sweden.

The Siege of Älvsborg (Swedish: Belägringen av Älvsborg), also known as the Siege of Elfsborg (Danish: Belejringen af Elfsborg), was a siege of the Swedish fortress of Älfsborg by the Danish army under King Frederick II at the start of the Northern Seven Years' War. The siege ended in a quick Danish victory, and the Swedish commander would surrender the fort before any direct assault would be initiated.

Saltholmen is a peninsula on the southern shore of Älvsborgsfjorden in the district of Älvsborg in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was originally an island, but during the construction of the Gothenburg tram network a connection was made to the mainland. The connection has since been widened to accommodate car parking, making Saltholmen effectively a peninsula.

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.

The Älvsborg Bridge (Swedish: Älvsborgsbron) is a suspension bridge over Göta älv in Gothenburg, Sweden, connecting the island of Hisingen with the mainland. It was designed by Sven Olof Asplund, and inaugurated on 8 November 1966 by Swedish communication minister Olof Palme. The total length of the bridge is 933 metres and the distance between the pylons ("main span") is 417 metres, while the clearance below the deck is 45 metres. Said pylons are 107 metres tall, making the bridge one of Gothenburg's most prominent landmarks. It takes its name from the mediaeval castle of Old Älvsborg, the ruins of which are located just a couple of hundred metres along the riverbank from the southern pylon. The bridge was painted green for the 1995 World Championships in Athletics, which Gothenburg hosted. Work started in 1993 and used about 36,000 litres of paint. The bridge acted as the finish line for the 2005–06 Volvo Ocean Race.

The Rya Forest (Swedish: Rya skog) is a nature reserve in Gothenburg, Sweden. It is located on the Hisingen island, on the northern bank of the Göta River. It has an area of 17 hectares. Established in 1928, it is the oldest nature reserve in Västra Götaland County.The reserve lies in the middle of a busy industrial area, close to oil refineries and the Ryaverket sewage treatment plan. In spite of that, it displays a diverse flora and fauna, typical for a marsh forest, alder being the most common tree. The age of the trees reaches 200 years, while some of the oaks are a few centuries old. Many species of lichens, mosses and fungi have been found. In the spring, the meadows in the reserve are covered with blooming wood anemones. The forest houses rare insects, butterflies and beetles. With its many birds, such as the hawfinch, the tawny owl, and the Eurasian woodcock, it has also attracted the interest of ornithologists.