Visit amusement park Liseberg
Liseberg amusement park is one of Sweden’s most visited tourist attractions. The park features some world-class thrill rides, a beautiful garden and several popular restaurants.
Take a ‘Swedish Fika’ break in Haga
This charming neighbourhood has a wonderful selection of cafés and small artisan shops. You might like to try a giant cinnamon bun on Haga Nygata.
Visit the splendid Gothenburg Museum of Art
The museum has three stars in Michelin’s Green Guide and houses impressive Nordic collections dating from the 15th century, among other works of art.
Take a day trip to the Gothenburg archipelago
You can get to the characteristic granite cliffs and picturesque fishing villages in less than an hour from the city centre, and the archipelago is easy to reach.
Take in the city view from Skansen Kronan
Enjoy the stunning view from Skansen Kronan, the fortress from the 1690s located in Haga. The fortress has been used as a prison, emergency residency and a museum. From the hill you can see for miles and it’s a perfect picnic spot!
Try out the local craft beer
Check out the craft breweries that have popped up around town and try some of the local brews.
Explore the rainforest at Universeum
At Universeum you can find a rainforest, a huge aquarium and a variety of exotic animals and plants – all under one roof.
Shop for Gothenburg design
Local clothing brands, second-hand items and interior design are just some of the many treasures you can find while exploring the city. Up for a daytrip? Check out Spinneriet in Lindome – a design centre filled with design shops, art dealers and Sweden’s only vinyl factory.
Indulge in seafood
Fish and shellfish is a real speciality in the port city of Gothenburg. Shrimp sandwiches, newly caught fish in classic and modern dishes, clams and oysters – the selction is huge! Go to our restaurant page and find your new favourite place, whether you’d like to go all in on seafood or try something else.
Visit the Garden Society in the city centre
Just a stone’s throw from the city centre is the Garden Society of Gothenburg (Trädgårdsföreningen) – one of the best preserved nineteenth-century parks in Europe. And a short tram ride away you’ll find Gothenburg Botanical Garden, a world class botanical garden with more than 16 000 different species of plants.
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Taste your way through the market hall Saluhallen
The market hall at Kungstorget has been the place to go for food and delicacies since the mid 19th century. Today, the market hall is home to a wide range of stalls selling cheeses, meats, vegetables and more, as well as a number of restaurants.
Visit Götaplatsen
Götaplatsen, inaugurated for the World’s fair in 1923 and the home of Poseidon and his neighbours the Gothenburg Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the Concert Hall, has become a signature view of Gothenburg. Architecture, culture and history all in one!
History and artisanal goods at Kronhuset
Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna dates back to the 17th century, and the buildings are some of Gothenburg’s oldest. Browse the studios and galleries of local artists for everything from chocolate to fine art.
