- Address: Arendals Skans, 418 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Tel: +46 31 66 48 14
- Website: volvomuseum.com
- Year of foundation: 1995
One of the symbols of Sweden is the company "Volvo". The appearance of this car brand is the most important part of the history of the country. In one of its largest cities, Gothenburg , a kilometer from the plant is the museum "Volvo" - an interesting local landmark . It will be interesting to visit here not only motorists.
Historical reference
Almost a century ago the car giant "Volvo" (Volvo) started its work. Its name in Latin means "I'm rocking". April 14, 1927 from the factory in Gothenburg left the first car, Jakob. At that time, many automakers were chasing the sales volume, because they often went bankrupt. For the creators of the Volvo - Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson - the issue of the quality of their products was the most important. To date, the factories of Volvo operate on the same principle.
The brand logo - a circle with an arrow attached to the radiator of the car - also has a story. It is a symbol of iron and Mars - the idea to use it as a logo arose after the cars began to produce from Swedish steel.
What to see in the museum?
The museum impresses the visitors: on its two floors all the cars that have been produced are assembled, starting in 1927. All cars amaze with their condition, as if they just left the assembly line: stylish, well-groomed, timeless. So, the most interesting exhibits of the museum "Volvo" in Sweden:
- Model Jacob - Volvo PV4 , the legendary car with a closed body. He was the first to leave the factory in 1927.
- Pre-war classics - based on models released in the 1930s, one can see how the technologies were improved and the model range expanded.
- Military equipment , produced in the 1940s, was produced in small batches purely for the Swedish armed forces. Also of technical interest are the engines for tanks, also produced by this plant.
- The aerospace part of the exposition is represented by the "Volvo" aircraft.
- Volvo YCC - the first car created in the 50's for women. In 2004, a modern version of this car was introduced - the concept car Volvo YCC. Unfortunately, this model is not yet released serially.
- A string of cars produced in the 50-60's, different colors and interesting designs.
- Trucks "Volvo" occupy most of the museum, among them many winners of international rallies.
- Evolution of conveyor equipment is devoted to several halls of the museum.
- Off-road car XC90 - this art object is of great interest to visitors, because it is collected in full size from Lego cubes.
- Cars on ecological fuel.
For visitors a modern simulator is installed, in which you can feel yourself a driver of any vehicle - from an excavator to a car.
A distinctive feature of the museum "Volvo" are the expositions of not only past years, but also the future. These variants of cars are ahead of time for several decades ahead.
Interesting Facts
When you are going to visit the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, find out how unusual it is:
- The museum has been operating since 1995, constantly updating and expanding;
- an annual exhibition devoted to the sailing regatta "Volvo", and activities for road safety and environmental protection;
- in November, during the school holidays, the children's holidays are held in the museum. For the younger generation a special track has been built here, where you can ride a children's typewriter;
- for sale are unique collections of rare car models of the plant;
- to services of visitors there is a cafe and a souvenir shop where visitors get all kinds of gifts, clothes and toys with the symbolism of "Volvo";
- in 1999 the concern "Volvo" bought another auto giant - "Ford";
- When you exit, you can take free icons with the Volvo logo.
How to get there?
The Volvo Museum in Gothenburg is best visited in the morning, when there are fewer visitors. You can get there by any transport :
- by bus from the city center, going to Arendal Skans;
- on a ferry to Gothenburg (the pier is directly opposite the entrance to the museum);
- on tram no. 5,6,10 to Eketrägatan, Hisingen;
- by taxi from the city center - the trip will cost 250 CZK ($ 28.78).
The museum works: Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 to 17:00; Saturday - Sunday from 11:00 to 16:00. The admission fee is:
- adults - 60 CZK ($ 6.91);
- children 6-12 years old - 25 kroons ($ 2.88);
- family - 120 CZK ($ 13.81);
- children under 6 years - free of charge.