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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.

Architecture

Gothenburg is full of exciting, beautiful and thought-provoking architecture. An eclectic mix of historic buildings and contemporary design.

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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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Street art in Gothenburg

Street art has taken a bigger place on the art scene lately. Gothenburg boasts around 100 murals of different kinds, all with their own unique expression.

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One of the rooms in the castle, with a green carpet

Guided castle tour

Guided tour of Tjolöholm Castle
Tjolöholms slott
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Close-up of a strawberry cake with Swedish flag

Midsummer celebrations

Midsummer in Gothenburg archipelago
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Museums

Step inside one of Gothenburg's many museums and learn more about everything from arts and culture to nature and maritime history. Pick and choose between impressive collections or plunge into exciting guest performances by international stars.

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Sightseeing & boat tours

There are plenty of ways to explore Gothenburg. Ride along with "Paddan" on a classic tour under historical bridges through the city channels, get a glimpse back in time with the sightseeing buss along the city streets or book your own guide. There are also many other ways to discover Gothenburg.

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Gothenburg's Archipelago

Along the coastline outside of Gothenburg, the archipelago spreads out like a string of islands. Just a short journey from central Gothenburg, you can stroll among picturesque alleys, lovely beaches, in nature reserves and along fine walking paths. Gothenburg's archipelago with its harbours, bays, islands, and the wonderful population is a unique experience. In addition, there are plenty of activities where seal safaris, fishing trips, exciting food experiences, swimming and boat trips are just a few.

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The northern islands of the Gothenburg archipelago

The Gothenburg archipelago – with several islands within short distance of each other – is perfect for a weekend trip. Here you’ll find inspiration for a tour of the northern islands of the archipelago.

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Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress
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Gothenburg on a budget
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Historic Sites & Houses

Get the boat to New Älvsborg Fortress and travel back in time, go on a guided tour of 18th century manor Gunnebo House and Gardens or visit the popular Christmas market at Tjolöholms Slott. Below you'll find some of the castles and forts in the Gothenburg region, but there are many more to discover.

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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.

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Sunset over the river with cranes in the background
Stunning photo spots in Gothenburg

Do you usually have your camera open and ready to photograph? If you are on the lookout for the best places to take pictures while visiting Gothenburg, we have some suggestions of where you can snap the best photos.

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Environmentally certified park

Gothenburg botanical garden
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Films shot in Gothenburg
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