Gothenburg

Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden.

Located on the west coast, in between the Nordic capitals, home to Volvo cars and the largest port in Scandinavia, with a long maritime and industrial history, modern day Gothenburg is renowned for its warmth, creativity and innovative spirit.  The city is also recognised as the world’s most sustainable city stay.

4 famous Must do’s in Gothenburg

Liseberg Amusement Park

Liseberg is the number one tourist attraction in Gothenburg, known for its thrilling rides, entertaining attractions, and festive atmosphere. With a history dating back to 1923, the park offers a diverse range of experiences, from adrenaline-pumping roller coasters and  charming gardens.

Liseberg

Take a ‘Swedish Fika’ break in Haga

Haga is cosy part of Gothenburg with a lot of small shops and cafés. It’s renowned for its picturesque wooden houses, 19th century-atmosphere and cafés. Originally a working class suburb of the city with a rather bad reputation, it was gradually transformed into a popular visiting place for tourists and Gothenburgers. A major renovation of the area was made in the 1980s, houses were either renovated or torn down and replaced by post-modernistic replicas.

Maps and tips for Haga

Gothenburg archipelago

One day off in Gothenburg? Early summer is the best time to visit the beautiful archipelago outside Gothenburg. The car free islands in the southern archipelago can easily be explored on a day trip. Visit islands such as Brännö, Styrsö, Vrångö or Köpstadsö. Take the tram from the city centre to the ferries at Saltholmen.  The ferry fee is included in the tram ticket to  Saltholmen at a cost of 36 SEK.

Maps and tips for the archipelago
Timetables for trams to Salthomen and ferries

The Gothenburg Museum of Art

The museum has three stars in Michelin’s Green Guide and houses impressive Nordic collections dating from the 15th century, among other works of art. The Gothenburg Museum of Art has one of the foremost art collections in Northern Europe. Works by masters such as Rembrandt, Picasso and van Gogh are shown side by side with works by contemporary artists such as Charlotte Gyllenhammar, Lina Selander and Cajsa von Zeipel.

Gothenburg Museum of Art

Official Gothenburg tourist guides

• Visit Gothenburg
• Goteborg.com – The official Visitors Guide

Imaging Gothenburg