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Architecture in Gothenburg

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Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

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

By: Anders Storm

Architecture in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

The city centre – charming shopping streets with plenty of “Swedish fika”

It’s easy to explore central Gothenburg on foot and there are plenty of fun to…

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

Square

Gustaf Adolfs Torg

Gothenburg’s history and heritage

Events that shaped Gothenburg over the past 400 years.

By: Redaktionen

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

Leisure orchestras in the Gothenburg region

Orchestra Festival in the New Frihamnskyrkan

Sep 29–30

Culture reserve

Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet

Church

Christinae kyrka

Day Trips from Gothenburg

Boat tour

Skärgårdslinjen – M/S Trubaduren – M/S Medvind

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

Fortress

Carlsten fortress

Christmas in the archipelago

The Archipelago in Advent

Dec 2–3

Christmas market

Marstrands Christmas Market

November 25

Street art in Gothenburg

Street art has taken a bigger place on the art scene lately. Gothenburg boasts around…

By: Redaktionen

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

Rent a bike in Gothenburg

Looking for an easy and eco-friendly way to explore the city? Here’s a guide to…

By: Sebastian Lundfall

Winter Lights at Gunnebo

Light walk

Winter Lights at Gunnebo

Nov 17 2023–Jan 7 2024

Place: Gunnebo House and Gardens

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

Museums in Gothenburg

Exhibition

400 years of history

Sep 23 2023–Jan 7 2024

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Exhibitions

The Falk Simon Silver Collection

Sep 23 2023–Jan 2 2025

Place: The Röhsska Museum

Tramway museum

Göteborgs Spårvägsmuseum

Museum

The Fishing Museum

Museum

Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Gothenburg's maritime adventure museum

Maritiman welcomes you onboard!

Sep 23–Nov 5

Place: Maritiman

About performing arts

Letting Loose

Sep 23–Dec 30

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Museum

Museum of Gothenburg

Contemporary art

Göteborgs konsthall

10 must do’s in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

Sightseeing in Gothenburg

All Sightseeing

Museum

Göteborgs stadsmuseum

City guides

Gothenburg Association of Authorized Guides

Bike tour

Bike Tour Gothenburg & Rental

Gothenburg on a budget

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

By: Redaktionen

Boat tour

Skärgårdslinjen – M/S Trubaduren – M/S Medvind

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

Sightseeing

Paddan

Practical apps for Gothenburg

We’ve listed the apps that makes your stay in Gothenburg a breeze, get help with…

By: Redaktionen

Films shot in Gothenburg

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

By: Maria Kopp

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

Gothenburg's Archipelago

All Archipelago

Family day in Gothenburg archipelago

Autumn festival in Hönö Klåva

Oct 7–8

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

Guided boat tours

Marine Events

Island

Stora Förö

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

Infopoints in the Gothenburg archipelago

Now it’s easy to get tips and information when you’re in the Gothenburg archipelago.

By: Anders Storm

Gothenburg on a budget

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

By: Redaktionen

The Gothenburg archipelago – unique experiences year-round

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

By: Redaktionen

Guided boat tours

Hönö Boat Trips

Boat tour

Ångaren Bohuslän

Historic Sites & Houses in Gothenburg

All Historic Sites & Houses

Autumn in Gothenburg

Now Gothenburg changes colours and goes from green to orange. The crisp air and colourful…

By: Emma Backman

Midsummer in Gothenburg 2023

Don’t miss out on one of Sweden’s most unique festivities. In 2023, Swedish Midsummer is…

By: Anders Storm

Fortress

Bohus fortress

Christmas market

Gunnebo Christmas Market 2023

Nov 18–26

Place: Gunnebo House and Gardens

Winter Lights at Gunnebo

Light walk

Winter Lights at Gunnebo

Nov 17 2023–Jan 7 2024

Place: Gunnebo House and Gardens

Fortress

Skansen Kronan

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

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

By: Anders Storm

Castle

Nääs Slott

What’s on in September in Gothenburg?

September offers a cultural extravaganza, numerous concerts, a grand anniversary celebration, a marathon around the…

By: Emma Backman

Viewpoints in Gothenburg

Gamlestaden – craft beverages and second hand heaven

Gamlestaden means “The Old City” and was founded in 1473, centuries before the current city…

By: Maria Kopp

Älvrummet from outside

Visitor centre the public

Älvrummet

Church

Masthuggskyrkan

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

Park

Gothenburg Botanical Garden

Walk: Swedish “fika” with a view

This walk will take you from the lush greenery of the Garden Society of Gothenburg,…

By: Anders Storm

10 Instagram places in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

Beautiful view

Vattentornet i Slottsskogen

Redbergsplatsen – inspiring flavours and breathtaking skyline views

Redbergsplatsen is known mostly for being a junction point. But there is so much more…

By: Mattias Hallén

24 hours in Gothenburg

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

By: Anders Storm

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