Sights & Attractions
Gothenburg is filled with flourishing gardens, historic sites and buildings, beautiful churches and magnificent museums where you can see works by world famous artists.
Day Trips
Gothenburg has good connections to exciting nearby areas. All areas offer something extra and a day trip to a castle, a beautiful natural reserve or a museum is pleasant and easy to access. Here is a list of some places that are definitely worth a visit.
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Waffles in Gothenburg and the surrounding area
Swedes love to celebrate sweet things, and on March 25th, it’s all about the crispy golden waffles. Why? Because Vårfrudagen (Our Lady’s Day) sounds almost like Våffeldagen (Waffle Day) of course! Obvious, right?
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Museum
Mölndals stadsmuseum
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18th century estate
Gunnebo House and Gardens
Museums & galleries
Discover Gothenburg through museums. Explore Nordic design at Röhsska, contemporary art and renowned classics at the Gothenburg Museum of Art, and world-class photography at Hasselblad Center. Dive into the city’s maritime history at the Maritime Museum & Aquarium or look to the future at World of Volvo’s innovative experience center. Gothenburg has many interesting museums waiting to be explored.
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Fun attractions for kids in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is an absolutely fantastic city for children and families – all year round! Here we have collected the best experiences, attractions and activities for a fun stay.
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Textile heritage centre
Göteborgs Remfabrik
Viewpoints
One of the best ways to see Gothenburg is to visit one of the many lookouts found around town. For example the mountain Ramberget at Hisingen island, 87 metres above sea level, with excellent views all the way to the archipelago.
