Uddevalla is located in the centre of the west coast of Sweden north of Gothenburg. Uddevalla is located close to European Highway E6.
The community is now a regional centre with a population of approximately 50,000 people.

The natural environment around Uddevalla is diverse with long coastline, forests and fresh water lakes. The beautiful lakes of Smedsvattnet, Gråtåsvattnet and Metsjön are stocked with rainbow trout and are popular fly-fishing destinations. This natural environment makes the Uddevalla area a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

For those who prefer to explore the cultural aspects of a city Uddevalla provides a rich cultural life with theatre and live music. While one of the region's largest shopping centres is located near Uddevalla city centre in Torp.

In Bodele you can enjoy a swim at the sandy beach with a large lawn area and cliffs. This is a family friendly area.

Uddevalla befindet sich im Herzen der schwedischen Westküste in der Provinz Bohuslän nördlich von Göteborg, südlich von Oslo.