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Eriksberg & Lindholmen – riverside innovation and experiences

The former ship-yard district on the northern banks of the river has been transformed into…

By: Redaktionen

Gothenburg’s history and heritage

Events that shaped Gothenburg over the past 400 years.

By: Redaktionen

10 Instagram places in Gothenburg

From the cherry blossoms at Järntorget to the modern architecture of Lindholmen, here’s where to…

By: Redaktionen

Opera house

The Göteborg Opera

Church

Christinae kyrka

Christmas at Tjolöholm

Christmas market at Tjolöholm

Nov 11–27

Place: Tjolöholms slott

Culture reserve

Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet

Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

Experience botanical brilliance, organic food and impressive buildings. Go on a day trip to the…

By: Anders Storm

Films shot in Gothenburg

Northern Ireland has their Game of Thrones, and New Zealand their Lord of the Rings.…

By: Maria Kopp

Architecture in Gothenburg

Gothenburg has an exciting mix of historic buildings and contemporary design. We have put together…

By: Redaktionen

Day Trips

Boat tour

Skärgårdslinjen – M/S Trubaduren – M/S Medvind

10 safe activities during Covid-19

Things are a bit different but you can still explore Gothenburg safely, with everything from…

By: Maria Kopp

Christmas at Tjolöholm

Christmas market at Tjolöholm

Nov 11–27

Place: Tjolöholms slott

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

market and family activities

Harvest festival

Sep 16–18

Place: Tjolöholms slott

Fish shop and trips

Burfiskarna

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

A guide to the southern islands of the archipelago

Curious about what the southern archipelago has to offer? If you’re looking for good food,…

By: Anders Storm

Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

Experience botanical brilliance, organic food and impressive buildings. Go on a day trip to the…

By: Anders Storm

The Gothenburg archipelago – unique experiences year-round

The Gothenburg archipelago is amazing and there are so many islands for you to discover.…

By: Redaktionen

Museums

Exhibition

The thing about Gothenburg

Aug 10 2022–Jan 7 2024

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Gothenburg with toddlers

Gothenburg is a great destination for families with small children. Here you’ll find Scandinavia’s largest…

By: Redaktionen

About performing arts

Letting Loose

Aug 10 2022–Dec 30 2023

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Tramway museum

Göteborgs Spårvägsmuseum

Museum

Museum of Gothenburg

Exhibitions

The Falk Simon Silver Collection

Aug 10 2022–Jan 2 2025

Place: The Röhsska Museum

Historical exhibition

The birth of Gothenburg

Aug 10 2022–Jan 7 2024

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Fashion exhibition

Augusta Lundin – The First Fashion House in Sweden

Aug 10 2022–Jan 5 2023

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

10 must-dos in Gothenburg

Gothenburg has a lot to offer and sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the…

By: Redaktionen

Contemporary art

Göteborgs konsthall

Sightseeing

All Sightseeing

A guide to Håkan Hellström’s Gothenburg

Gothenburg-born Håkan Hellström is arguably Sweden’s biggest artist. In this guide, we take a look…

By: Anders Storm

24 hours in Gothenburg

Leave the planning to us, all you need to do is follow the itinerary below…

By: Anders Storm

Bike tour

Bike Tour Gothenburg & Rental

Gothenburg’s history and heritage

Events that shaped Gothenburg over the past 400 years.

By: Redaktionen

Boat tour

Skärgårdslinjen – M/S Trubaduren – M/S Medvind

City guides

Gothenburg Association of Authorized Guides

Gothenburg on a budget

Are you looking for budget-friendly things to do in Gothenburg? We have listed seven great…

By: Redaktionen

Sightseeing

Stinsen Sightseeing

City guides

Gothenburg Guide Club

A guide to the southern islands of the archipelago

Curious about what the southern archipelago has to offer? If you’re looking for good food,…

By: Anders Storm

Archipelago

All Archipelago

Gothenburg in the media

Check out what international influencers and reporters write about Gothenburg – everything from cool neighbourhoods…

By: Maria Kopp

Boat trip

57˙Nord

Getting to the archipelago

You’ll reach the car-free southern islands by ferry from boat terminal Saltholmen or from Stenpiren…

By: Redaktionen

A guide to the northern islands of the archipelago

The Gothenburg archipelago – with several islands within short distance of each other – is…

By: Anders Storm

A guide to the southern islands of the archipelago

Curious about what the southern archipelago has to offer? If you’re looking for good food,…

By: Anders Storm

Guided boat tours

Marine Events

Boat tour

Skärgårdslinjen – M/S Trubaduren – M/S Medvind

Guided boat tours

Hönö Boat Trips

Gothenburg on a budget

Are you looking for budget-friendly things to do in Gothenburg? We have listed seven great…

By: Redaktionen

Island

Stora Förö

Historic Sites & Houses

All Historic Sites & Houses

Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

Experience botanical brilliance, organic food and impressive buildings. Go on a day trip to the…

By: Anders Storm

Concert

British Summer Concert

August 17

Place: Tjolöholms slott

Christmas in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is an amazing Christmas city, with thousands of lights, cosy markets, Christmas at Liseberg…

By: Redaktionen

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

Fortress

Carlsten fortress

What’s on in July & August in Gothenburg?

Or perhaps the question should be what isn’t on in Gothenburg in July and August?…

By: Anders Storm

Concert

Concert with Peter Jöback

August 11

Place: Tjolöholms slott

Christmas at Tjolöholm

Christmas market at Tjolöholm

Nov 11–27

Place: Tjolöholms slott

Castle

Nääs Slott

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

Viewpoints

Films shot in Gothenburg

Northern Ireland has their Game of Thrones, and New Zealand their Lord of the Rings.…

By: Maria Kopp

Vantage point

Götheborgsutkiken

Park

Gothenburg Botanical Garden

Fortress

Skansen Lejonet

Beautiful view

Vattentornet i Slottsskogen

Church

Masthuggskyrkan

Fortress

Skansen Kronan

24 hours in Gothenburg

Leave the planning to us, all you need to do is follow the itinerary below…

By: Anders Storm

Älvrummet from outside

Visitor centre the public

Älvrummet

10 Instagram places in Gothenburg

From the cherry blossoms at Järntorget to the modern architecture of Lindholmen, here’s where to…

By: Redaktionen

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