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An aerial view of a city with trees and buildings. In the centre the fortification Skansen Kronan, in Gothenburg.

Viewpoints

One of the best ways to enjoy sweeping views of Gothenburg is to visit one of the city’s many viewpoints – such as the Gothenburg View platform in Karlatornet at 220 metre or the historic fortress Skansen Kronan in the city centre.

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  • A group of people standing on top of a lush green hillside.

    Art exhibition on the island Tjörn

    Pilane sculpture park

    Sculpture in Pilande is an art experience set in the middle of a Swedish cultural landscape. The sculpture exhibition among grazing sheep is considered as one of Europe’s foremost, with new works presented each year alongside the park’s permanent sculptures.

  • A drone shot of a city filled with greenery and trees, featuring a stone-built landmark – Skansen Kronan in Gothenburg.

    Fortification and viewpoint

    Skansen Kronan

    High above the rooftops of cosy neighbourhood Haga you’ll find the fortification Skansen Kronan. A former defence facility dating back to the late 17th century. A must-see spot for a scenic coffee break!

  • Beautiful lookout tower

    Vattentornet i Slottsskogen

    Vattentornet in Slottsskogen, also known as Kikaren, is a historic lookout tower on Stora Utsikten with views over Gothenburg, the river and the sea.

  • Wiewpoint

    Ramberget

    From Ramberget on the island Hisingen, 87 metres above sea level, you get a wide-reaching view over the harbour, and in clear weather you can see all the way to the lighthouse Vinga fyr.

  • Church

    Masthuggskyrkan

    Masthuggskyrkan on Stigberget is one of Gothenburg’s best-known landmarks, with national romantic architecture, sweeping city views and Gathenhielmska culture reserve just nearby.

  • Fortress

    Skansen Lejonet

    Skansen Lejonet on Gullberget is a 17th-century fortress with views over Gothenburg and clear links to the city’s old fortifications.

  • Sights

    The Carolus Rex bastion

    The Carolus Rex bastion at Esperantoplatsen is one of the clearest traces of Gothenburg’s old fortified city, with links to the city walls, moat and early defensive history

  • Landmark and viewpoint

    Karlatornet

    The high-rise Karlatornet in Gothenburg is Sweden’s and the Nordic region’s tallest building – and Gothenburg’s new landmark. From summer 2026, the tower will welcome visitors to its observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

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