Guides & articles

Pub quizzes are a popular way to spend an evening, and there are plenty of opportunities for know-it-alls and hopefuls to flex their trivia muscles in Gothenburg. Some quizzes are themed, some general knowledge, we’ve listed a few of the many available that do quizzes in English.

Enjoy the winter holidays in Gothenburg with adventurous activities, relaxed walks, and exciting excursions. Discover the city’s museums or go skiing in Alebacken! Here is a selection of the wide variety of activities for the whole family.

Relax in style at one of Gothenburg’s many great spas. In this guide you will find five of our favourites, but there are more to choose from!

Gothenburg has an exciting mix of historic buildings and contemporary design. We have put together a guide to some of the most important sights when it comes to design and architecture.

Gothenburg is 400 years old, and has gained so much that is new, exciting and fun. Yes! The city’s 400th anniversary was about both urban development and celebrations, and thanks to this, many places and new experiences have been added to Gothenburg. Lots of lovely places you have to visit! We have listed some of them.

Rarely have there been so many reasons to spend the summer in Gothenburg. Check out this guide to free summer holiday activities and summer havens, perfect for relaxing and socializing. See you this summer in Gothenburg!

More and more people are discovering the neighbourhood around Kvillebäcken in Hisingen, where genuine food from Peru, the Balkans and the Middle East is mixed with charming vintage shops and cosy cafés. In ‘Kville’ you will find a bohemic atmosphere – like in Berlin’s Neukölln or New York’s Williamsburg – and the tram journey here, with a dazzling view from the bridge Hisingsbron, is an attraction in itself.

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.

Frihamnen, the free-port, is both a new and an old part of the city, located right in the heart of Gothenburg. The old shipbuilding industry and port operations give the area its historical setting, while at the same time a new neighbourhood takes shape among hangars, piers and cranes.

The area around the square Järntorget, and especially the four parallell streets Långgatorna, is a hub for the alternative and relaxed life. Enjoy a drink with friends, grab a bite to eat or go for theatre or a gig.