During the autumn season, Gothenburg is full of family-friendly activities. This guide is constantly updated with dates and activities, and there’s much more to discover in our events calendar.
Halloween at Liseberg
A big autumn holiday favorite is Halloween in Liseberg amusement park. Every autumn, the amusement park has changed its appearance and visitors have been greeted with cosiness and chills, autumn-opening attractions, haunted hauses and a whopping 30,000 pumpkins.
There’s something for all ages, from trick-or-treat fun in Kaninlandet for the little ones to spine-chilling experiences in the park’s scare zones for the brave. Visitors choose the level of horror and mischief they want to experience, making it a perfect autumn break destination for the whole family.
Science and magic at Universeum
At the science centre Universeum, curious minds of all ages can explore life on Earth and in space. Go on a rainforest safari with monkeys and exotic birds, travel to the Moon and Mars, try exciting experiments in the lab, play with maths, and dive deep into the ocean – all under one roof! When Halloween arrives at Universeum, it brings spooky fun and frightfully fascinating facts! Expect slimy experiments, tricky quizzes and thrilling shows to welcome the autumn darkness.
Universeum also features Wisdome Göteborg, Sweden’s largest visualization screen, where you can experience grand adventures with immersive and 3D performances. With 8K resolution, powerful new 3D technology and a screen that envelops you, you become one with the experience.
Discover World of Volvo in Gothenburg
The World of Volvo experience centre opened in April 2024 and has become one of Gothenburg’s new landmarks with its cutting-edge Scandinavian architecture. At the centre’s interactive exhibition, you can both revisit Volvo’s iconic vehicles and explore various innovations.
Since 2025, all children aged 6 to 12 have had the opportunity to test drive child-sized electric Volvo cars in a traffic school just outside the centre. The course includes realistic intersections, pedestrian crossings, and roundabouts – all inspired by actual urban environments. Upon completing the course, a special reward awaits: the child’s very first “driving licence”.
Create and craft at museums
Several museums and cultural centres host workshops and open studios for all crafty visitors during the autumn break. At Gothenburgs Museum of Art, you can join creative workshops linked to current exhibitions or take part in an engaging guided tour. The Museum of World Culture offers a variety of activities for both children and adults, with fun and hands-on crafting as the main focus.
Lights in Alingsås – a globally unique light event
Lights in Alingsås stands out from other lighting events around the world. Each year, based on a new theme, lighting designers create glowing installations along a trail in Alingsås – all kept secret until the opening day, when visitors can experience the works either on their own or with a guide, usually for the entire month of October.
Explore the sea at the Maritime Museum and Aquarium
The Maritime Museum and Aquarium has exhibitons for all ages and a new aquarium underground. In the children’s exhibition Big Blue and the play area Knattegatt, children and their adults can discover and explore the wonders of the sea together in imaginative environments. D
The children’s very own museum
There is much to explore and do in the Children’s Museum exhibition at The Museum of Gothenburg. Come and climb high-rises, crawl in tunnels, build a castle or skyscraper, swing in the Eriksberg crane or why not take grandpa on a tram ride? The children’s museum is most popular with ages 0-5, but older children are also warmly welcome.
Fun for the little ones at Alfie Atkins’s Cultural Centre
The children’s literature character Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre is located in the beautiful city park Trädgårdsföreningen. The house, best suited for children ages 0-8 years, is dedicated to the magical world of Alfie and his friends, and year-round you can watch children’s theatre, play in the different play areas, learn exciting things, and discover a lot of quirks.
Maritime adventures
Maritiman is the world’s largest floating ship museum, located in the river Göta älv. During the school breaks, the museum organises seasonal activities.
The archipelago outside Gothenburg is filled with adventures and animal life to explore. From the island Hönö, you can go a “seal safari” with Kastor Boat trips. The trip is 1 h long and takes you around the beautiful archipelago with a good chance to see a seal.
The Ocean Bus sightseeing tour is an exciting way to experience Gothenburg from land and water in one and the same vehicle – an amphibious bus. Ocean bus runs all year round, see website for current schedule.
Vibrant autumn colours in parks and gardens
The Gothenburg Botanical Garden is one of the foremost botanical gardens in northern Europe. Here, more than 20 000 species of plants are spread out in green houses and inviting areas. The Botanical Gardens is a lovely place to just wander about with tranquil spaces such as the Japanese glade.
Gunnebo House and Gardens outside of Gothenburg is one of the finest 1700s estates in northern Europe. Originally a summer villa, Gunnebo is now a thriving cultural landmark with guided tours and events, an eco-certified restaurant, a shop, and a farm.
