Autumn break in Gothenburg

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 the children’s area 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, travel to the Moon , try exciting experiments in the lab, 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, 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 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. All children aged 6 to 12 have the opportunity to testdrive child-sized electric Volvo cars in a traffic school just outside the centre.

Create and craft at museums

Several museums and cultural centres host workshops and open studios for all crafty visitors during the autumn break.

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.

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.