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Attractions in Gothenburg

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Architecture

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Films shot in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

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

By: Redaktionen

Church

Domkyrkan

Church

Christinae kyrka

The river city artwalk

The northern riverbank is an area that for more than 150 years has been characterised…

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

Culture reserve

Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet

Square

Gustaf Adolfs Torg

Gothenburg’s history and heritage

Events that shaped Gothenburg over the past 400 years.

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

Day Trips from Gothenburg

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: Redaktionen

Fortress

New Älvsborg Fortress

The Gothenburg archipelago – unique experiences year-round

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

By: Redaktionen

Boat tour

Skärgårdslinjen – M/S Trubaduren – M/S Medvind

Fortress

Carlsten fortress

Fortress

Bohus fortress

Visit amazing gardens and historic manors

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

By: Redaktionen

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

Rent a bike in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

Museum

Mölndals stadsmuseum

Museums

Exhibition

The thing about Gothenburg

Dec 7 2023–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

Museum

Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Romantic activities in Gothenburg

Celebrate your love in Gothenburg! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we asked Gothenburgers…

By: Redaktionen

Museum

The Fishing Museum

Exhibition

The Baroque Chamber

Dec 7 2023–Jan 2 2025

Place: The Röhsska Museum

Photo exhibition

Hasselblad Center

10 must do’s in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

Historical exhibition

The birth of Gothenburg

Dec 7 2023–Jan 7 2024

Place: Göteborgs stadsmuseum

Tramway museum

Göteborgs Spårvägsmuseum

Sightseeing

All Sightseeing

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: Redaktionen

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: Redaktionen

Sightseeing

Paddan

City guides

Gothenburg Guide Club

24 hours in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

Gothenburg’s history and heritage

Events that shaped Gothenburg over the past 400 years.

By: Redaktionen

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: Redaktionen

Sightseeing

Stinsen Sightseeing

Gothenburg on a budget

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

By: Redaktionen

Gothenburg's Archipelago

All Archipelago

Christmas market in Gothenburg archipelago

Knippla Christmas market

December 9

Place: Källö-Knippla

Infopoints in the Gothenburg archipelago

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

By: Redaktionen

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 southern islands of the archipelago

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

By: Redaktionen

Island

Stora Förö

Guided boat tours

Marine Events

Guided boat tours

Hönö Boat Trips

A guide to the northern islands of the archipelago

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

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

Christmas market in Gothenburg archipelago

Brännö Christmas Walk 2023

December 10

Place: Brännö

Historic Sites & Houses

All Historic Sites & Houses

Castle

Nääs Slott

Midsummer in Gothenburg

Don’t miss out on one of Sweden’s most unique festivities. Swedish Midsummer is celebrated in…

By: Redaktionen

Fortress

Bohus fortress

Fortress

Carlsten fortress

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

18th century estate

Gunnebo House and Gardens

Fortress

Skansen Kronan

Autumn in Gothenburg

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

By: Emma Backman

Autumn day trips in and outside of Gothenburg

There are plenty of things too see and do this autumn, in and around Gothenburg!…

By: Redaktionen

Winter Lights at Gunnebo

Light walk

Winter Lights at Gunnebo

Dec 7 2023–Jan 7 2024

Place: Gunnebo House and Gardens

Viewpoints

Beautiful view

Vattentornet i Slottsskogen

10 Instagram places in Gothenburg

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

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: Redaktionen

Church

Masthuggskyrkan

Walk: Swedish “fika” with a view

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

By: Redaktionen

Park

Gothenburg Botanical Garden

Fortress

Skansen Lejonet

Films shot in Gothenburg

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

By: Redaktionen

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…

By: Ines Santos

Älvrummet from outside

Visitor centre the public

Älvrummet

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