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In 1607 Gustav's son, King Charles IX, founded a new settlement directly across the Göta Älv from Älvsborg, on the south side of the island of Hisingen, in what is now the district of Färjenäs [ sv]. It was named Göteborg (Gothenburg), and was the first settlement to bear this name.
Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by Gustav II Adolf, but it was not the first town at the river Göta älv’s outlet. At the end of the 15 th century, Nya Lödöse was built, and became an important trade city for Sweden.
Gothenburg was founded as a heavily fortified town in 1621. This was in the midst of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) and the declining influence of the Catholic Church. Battles were fought across Europe, centred mainly on modern-day Germany.
Volvo was founded in Gothenburg in 1927, with both the original Volvo Group and the separate Volvo Car Corporation still headquartered on the island of Hisingen in the city. Other key companies in the area are AstraZeneca, Ericsson, and SKF. Gothenburg is served by Göteborg Landvetter Airport 25 km (16 mi
An East India Company was founded in Gothenburg, and sent trading vessels to China. The company’s members became rich and built the East India House, where Gothenburg City Museum now stands. The 1700s was also a time of great scientific discoveries.
Despite its ancient-looking centre, Gothenburg was actually founded in 1603 by King Charles IX. His purpose was to create a jumping off point for wars with Denmark and Poland, with the city taking shape from the ruins of three failed mediaeval settlements and dominated by fortifications from the start. Eight years after the city was christened ...
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In 1630, Gustav II Adolf, the founder of Gothenburg, landed in northern Germany. Sweden had entered the Thirty Years’ War and simultaneously launched a massive propaganda campaign. Flyers, newspapers, and engravings were pumped out, portraying the Swedish king as the defender of justice and true Christianity.
