Guides & articles

What happens during Göteborg Film Festival? How do I find my way to Järntorget? And where can I find cafés, restaurants, and shops nearby? Here you will find your guide to the most film-dense week of the year.

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.

The Gothenburg restaurant scene is certainly alive and well, and new eateries are added frequently. Here are some restaurants and bars that recently opened or are just about to open.

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.

Named one of the world’s best destinations by Lonely Planet and Time last year, Gothenburg continues to deliver many reasons to visit. New hotels, restaurants, amusement park attractions and the opening of Swedens largest visualisation dome at Universeum are just some of the news in 2022.

The quay at Rosenlund has always been a natural pilgrimage for fresh fish for the Gothenburgers. Nowadays the area houses several exciting bars, shops and restaurants. The nearby Kungshöjd area is filled with winding alleys and streets well worth visiting for a cooling drink, a coffee or just to enjoy the spectacular views in all directions.

Are you looking for budget-friendly things to do in Gothenburg? We have listed seven great ways to see the city for next to nothing, including free events and activities as well as sightseeing and day trip options. There are many other budget friendly alternatives as well.

Gothenburg may not be known primarily for its winter sports, but that doesn’t mean that you lack options when searching for winter adventures. Trails for cross-country skiing are prepared as soon as snow falls, and the ice skating in and around Gothenburg is spectacular.

Celebrate your love in Gothenburg! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we asked Gothenburgers and visitors to share their favourite places in Gothenburg, and here are their most romantic tips. Of course there are lots of other great places too, that you can explore together.

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.