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Lonely Planet named Gothenburg “Best sustainable city stay” in 2021, so why not come here this summer and find out why? 95 percent of the city’s hotel rooms are environmentally certified and almost all public transport runs on renewable electricity! Here you’ll find guides about everything from family activities, ice cream and swimming spots, to outdoor bars, events and sightseeing.

Lonely Planet named Gothenburg “Best sustainable city stay” in 2021, so why not come here this summer and find out why? Besides the vibrant atmosphere and amazing views, there are plenty of sustainable food and drink options at Gothenburg’s outdoor bars and restaurants. Here are some of the best places to enjoy a coffee, a drink or a dinner in the sun.

Lonely Planet named Gothenburg “Best sustainable city stay” in 2021, so why not come here this summer and find out why? 95 percent of the city’s hotel rooms are environmentally certified and almost all public transport runs on renewable electricity! Here you’ll find our best ideas on what to do by the sea this summer, like fishing tours, locally brewed craft beer, Swedish fika in sunny gardens and salty swimming spots.

Redbergsplatsen is known mostly for being a junction point. But there is so much more to it. North of Redbergsplatsen you’ll find the distinct houses “landshövdingehus” with one floor in brick and the rest in wood. To the south you have the road Danska vägen with its cafes and shops. If you look east, you’ll see Gothenburg’s third largest cemetery, and to the west the magical park Redbergsparken with an amazing view of the Gothenburg skyline.

There are many opportunities for a second hand steal in Gothenburg, whether it’s antiques, clothes or furniture you’re looking for. Here are some of our top picks from the city’s eco-friendly, unique and affordable shopping options.

Lonely Planet recently named Gothenburg the world’s best sustainable city to visit in 2021. In Gothenburg, 95 percent of the city’s hotel rooms are environmentally certified and almost all public transport runs on renewable electricity. Even the amusement park is a pioneer when it comes to sustainability (for example they were the first amusement park in the world to open a vegetarian restaurant!) In addition to all of this, Gothenburg is an absolutely fantastic summer city – not least for children!

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Go kayaking and canoeing in and around Gothenburg. The archipelago offers scenic islands to explore, you can discover the city centre from the waterways or enjoy the peace and quiet of the lakes just outside of the city. Read about kayak and canoeing rentals in Gothenburg here.

Planning your summer vacation, but not sure where to go? Let’s give you five good reasons to choose Gothenburg, the vibrant seafood and nature paradise on the Swedish west coast.

You’ll reach the car-free southern islands by ferry from boat terminal Saltholmen or from Stenpiren Travel Centre. To get to the northern islands you take the ferry from Lilla Varholmen on Hisingen. Both the northern and the southern archipelago are beautiful and well worth a visit. Here a few tips on how to get there.