My parents and I went here today and at first it seemed a bit deserted because we came in the off…read moreseason in November. But after we went through the entrance gate we found the animals. We came on a Monday and we only passed about 3 other people. Then when we got to the leopard exhibit they were being fed and it was very entertaining watching the leopards run over and eat. The animals I enjoyed seeing the most were the Tigers, wild dogs, the snow leopard, the Wolverines and the red panda. Furthermore, I really liked how much space each animal got in their enclosure. It's nice to see that these endangered animals get so much space in these very natural enclosures.

Great hotel with friendly staff and nice rooms. The location in the central parts of Trollhättan…read moremakes it easy to walk around and only two minutes to the central station and 30 min on a train and you're in Gothenburg!

Vann Spa & Hotell is situated off a small windy road surrounded by nature. The grounds are quite…read morebeautiful and the view of the water that you can see from the dining room, outdoor pool and spa are fantastic. The spa itself is very big, with a large indoor warm pool that looks out to the water. There are a few smaller pools that may fit roughly 10 people that are built into the wall like small caves. The large dry wood sauna has a glass floor to ceiling window that also faces the water. There are two other saunas, one steam one dry. The treatment room is fairly barebones in the decor, but both treatments I had were excellent, a collagen facial & pedicure that was more like a foot treatment. Estheticians were very professional and great at what they do. I'd give the spa service and staff 5 stars. Only 3 overall as the hotel rooms are very small, minimalist and property feels very much like its suited for conferences and large groups. This would be a great venue for a bachelorette / bachelor party.

ROOM WITH A PAST The Thorskogs Slott (Thorskogs House) is an…read moreauthentic castle built in 1892. The castle had experienced some twists and turns over the past centuries, from the home to the royals to an mental asylum (according to the receptionist) and whatever in between to the now hotel. Due to it's old age, this place does not have an elevator, so probably not ideal for people who need extra assistance or strollers and such. The rooms are all named, ours was Thor, and everything inside is probably older than any piece of furniture I've ever owned. Due to its architecture, the room has an extremely high ceiling, multiple large windows, and a beautiful chandelier hanging from the top. The curtains, pillows, and bedcovers all match, which really shows the precision in detail from the owners. There is no TV, water cooker or a mini fridge, but then again, people from the late 19th hundreds probably didn't need that. Also, quite a few well known people have stayed here, from politicians to celebrities. So if you are looking to sleep like a royal, even just for a night, this is definitely the place to be.

Today's buffet theme was American bbq. Pretty basic selection, decently executed, but far from…read morespectacular. For the asking price of 295 you might be better of eating from the bistro menu, unless you are really hungry.