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Is Gothenburg Worth Visiting? Yes, and here are all the things to do that make it worthwhile!
- Welcome to The Neighbourhood
- Art and Design
- City of Culture
- Where to Eat
- Bring on The Night
- Island Escape
- Practicalities
Gothenburg is made up of a number of distinct neighbourhoods, so it helps to get your bearings early on. Its historic city centre is separated from the rest of town by a jagged moat. Vasastan is where you’ll find most of the art galleries. Gothenburg’s most important museums are found off Avenyn, the city’s main boulevard. Trendy Magasingatan is th...
Stockholm gets headlines for its all-enveloping design scene, but Gothenburg is no lightweight. The city boasts a treasure trove of trendy interior design shops in a compact area in the city centre. Places like Artilleriett/Artilleriet Kitchen, Rum 21, Floramor & Krukatös and many more make for an unbeatable day of décor inspiration. For contempora...
As Volvo’s home of manufacturing, Gothenburg has an enduring relationship with the car company. Visitors can both take a tour of the car factory itself and immerse themselves in all things Volvo-related at the Volvo Museum. But there is much more to the city than car culture, including several world-class museums. Science and technology meet the ra...
Gothenburg’s dining scene is defined by the abundance of fresh fish and seafood, caught off the west coast of Sweden. Swedish oysters, seasonal smoked prawns, grilled crayfish and catch of the day dominate the menu at local institution Restaurang Gabrielinside the legendary Feskekôrka (‘fish church’) fish market. Other good places to sample the sea...
From beer halls and wine bars to nightclubs and live music, Gothenburg takes its nightlife seriously. Neither has it escaped the craft beer explosion, with some of the bars and brewpubs found along Andra and Tredje Långgatan. Haket Pub represents most of the local microbreweries, Noba Nordic Bar, branches out into Norwegian, Danish and Icelandic br...
If you get tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, catch tram 11 to Saltholmen boat terminal and take a boat to the southern archipelago – nine peaceful, car-free islands. Carved of granite and sparsely covered with greenery, they are ideal for long walks, bicycle rides, exploring villages and smokehouses or just sunbathing on the rocks. Brännö...
Gothenburg Airport is served by flights from numerous European cities, including London, Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Malaga, Paris, Prague and Istanbul. The city’s also reachable by train from Stockholm or Copenhagen (those rides are about three hours). If you’re planning on doing a lot of sightseeing, i...
A map highlighting all of my favorite places in Gothenburg—coffee, fashion, food and drinks.
- Enjoy a Thrilling Ride at Liseberg Amusement Park. Want your kids to appreciate you forever, or at least for a day? Take them to the Liseberg Amusement Park.
- Take a Stroll in Slottsskogen Park. Hoping to save a few bucks? Head to 338-acre Slottsskogen, a leafy park and mini-zoo in the heart of the city. Also known as "Castle Park," it's a fantastic place to bring the entire family.
- Have an Outdoor Adventure in Gothenburg's Southern Archipelago. You don't have to travel far from the city to find charming villages, stunning scenery, and pristine beaches.
- Get Back to Nature at the Gothenburg Botanical Garden (Botaniska) If you feel like soaking up some nature in between touring the city sights, the serene 432 acres of Gothenburg Botanical Garden (Botaniska) is a wonderful place to unwind.
My goal is to show both the larger and smaller places in this city, as an alternative to the washed-down, boring, big business, and exclusionary view provided by the City of Gothenburg itself,...
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Interactive map of Gothenburg with all popular attractions - Haga, Slottsskogen, Gothenburg Botanical Garden and more. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to Gothenburg.
