The districts of Lindholmen, Sannegårdshamnen and Eriksberg lie side by side along the northern riverbank of Göta älv, between the bridges Hisingsbron and Älvsborgsbron. Once at the heart of Gothenburg’s shipbuilding industry, they have now been transformed into attractive residential areas and a hub for companies in technology and mobility.
A three-day waterfront celebration
During the weekend 29–31 May 2026, theese waterside areas come alive when Gothenburg Docks is held for the first time. Step aboard the Gothenburg’s floating boat show, admire hundreds of vehicles at the Gothenburg Classic Car Weekend, explore food, bars and culture at Vassen Market (opening just in time), and find inspiration for home and garden at the fair BoBra.
Lindholmen – modern architecture meets shipyard history
Lindholmen has a rich shipyard and marine history, and around 1890 the shipyard here was the largest employer in Gothenburg. Between 1850 and 1900, some workers built houses on the hill Slottsberget, between Lindholmen and Sannegårdshamnen. The small neighbourhood is well-preserved and you have a picturesque view of the old houses from the ferry on the river or the footbridge across the small boat harbour in Sannegårdshamnen.
Today, Lindholmen is home to hotels and restaurants, as well as a hub for innovation in technology, mobility, research and education (see Lindholmen Innovation District). When you step off the ferry at Lindholmspiren, you’re greeted by a mix of historic shipyard buildings and modern architecture, such as Gert Wingårdh’s futuristic Kuggen and the landmark Karlatornet, the tallest building in the Nordic region at 246 metres. In summer 2026, Karlatornet opens to the public with the restaurant Exo and the viewing platform Gothenburg View on the 69th floor.
Landmark and viewpoint
The high-rise Karlatornet in Gothenburg is Sweden’s and the Nordic region’s tallest building – and Gothenburg’s new landmark. From summer 2026, the tower will welcome visitors to its observation deck with panoramic views of the city.
Sweden’s highest restaurant
EXO will open in Karlatornet, the tallest building in the Nordics. The restaurant will serve modern gastronomy with international influences.
Hotels with views and culinary experiences
There are several popular hotels in Lindholmen. Next to Karlatornet is Clarion Hotel Karlatornet, which opened in 2024 and features a spa, The Social Bar & Bistro, and exclusive rooms on the 58th floor of the tower.
Radisson Blu Riverside sits right by the water and offers a rooftop terrace with a bar and relaxation area. The hotel is also home to Cuckoo’s Nest, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the top of Clarion Hotel The Pier, overlooking the river, you’ll find Fei, an authentic Chinese à la carte restaurant inspired by both Chinese and Nordic cuisine.
Eco-certified hotell in Lindholmen
Clarion Hotel Karlatornet is located in Lindholmen, next to Karlatornet – the tallest building in the Nordic region. Here, you can enjoy a modern stay, relax in the spa, and visit the hotel’s restaurant.
Restaurant and bar
At The Social Bar & Bistro Eriksberg, you can enjoy well-prepared and delicious food, great drinks at the bar, and a stunning view over the river Göta älv.
Green Key-certified hotel
Contemporary style hotel on the edge of one of the city’s scenic harbours.
A sustainability-certified restaurant on Hisingen
Restaurant, bar, and meeting place right at the waterfront at Lindholmen.
Eco-certified hotel by the river
Modern hotel by the river Göta älv in Gothenburg. The hotel has an authentic Chinese restaurant androoftop bar with views of the city.
Eco-certified Chinese restaurant
East meets west in heavily Chinese inspired restaurant.
Street food, artisan coffee and brunch
Lindholmen Street Food Market is a lively venue serving street food from around the world in a former shipyard building. In May 2026, Lindholmen will welcome a major new addition: Vassen Market, a 3,000-square-metre area by the Lundbystrand ferry stop. Vassen will feature a wide range of food, local drinks, live music stages, a tattoo studio, pop-up shops, and spaces for art and skateboarding.
Food market in historic settings
Market with street food from all corners of the world in an old shipyard building. Choose dishes from the different cuisines and eat together in a unique historical environment.
Meeting place for food and culture
Vassen Market is a new meeting place in Gothenburg’s harbour. Visitors can expect food stalls, bars, shops, a tattoo studio, activities and cultural experiences.
The cosy coffee bar Alkemisten at Lindholmspiren 2 (with a second location in Kville) serves artisan coffee, fika and lunch. Nearby, Morgon Coffee Roasters offers freshly roasted coffee and hosts “Fika Saturdays”. In 2025, the popular brunch restaurant Brunchoteket opened in Lindholmen, serving both savoury and sweet brunch dishes throughout the day.
Coffee bar
Café with organic specialty coffee on Hisingen and Lindholmen.
Coffee roastery
Coffee roastery at Lindholmen.
Culture, music and art in unique settings
The area is home to two of Gothenburg’s iconic venues for concerts and festivals. Near the bridgehead of Hisingsbron is Bananpiren, a former cargo pier now hosting concerts, festivals and events throughout the year – including new concepts in 2026 such as Butterfly Festival and the metal festival Göteborg Brinner.
Below Karlatornet, Filmstudion occupies a large former industrial building, now transformed into a venue for concerts and events with a capacity of up to 2,000 people.
Festival and event area by the river
Bananpiren in Frihamnen is a lively event area in central Gothenburg, welcoming up to 12,000 visitors. It hosts festivals, concerts, sporting events and fairs, all with a view of the river Göta älv.
Multi-faceted eventarena
Film studio and event venue located in the center of the island Hisingen.
Take a walk up the hill behind the children’s theatre Backa Teater and explore the wooden house neighbourhood around Gothenburg’s oldest operating cinema Aftonstjärnan. The venue opened in 1915 and is still showing independent film and theatre today.
Cinema and theatre
Old fashioned cinema on the island Hisingen.
Theatre for youngsters
“The teenager” in the Göteborg City Theatre family.
Sweden’s largest artwork can now also be found here – a mural covering over 2,800 square metres of façade on the Pannverkstaden building, created by the artist HOXXOH.
Mural artwork at Hisingen
The vibrant mural in Lindholmen is Sweden’s largest artwork, covering over 2,800 square metres of façade.
Along the harbour front in Eriksberg
You can walk along the water all the way from Lindholmen to the iconic red harbour crane in Eriksberg. Along the way you will pass by the modern residential neighbourhood Sannegårdshamnen that once used to be a coal and salt harbour. Turn left around the small mountain Sörhallsberget and follow the waterfront towards Eriksberg you can soon spot the ship Götheborg of Sweden, where it is moored to Pier Four (Pir Fyra).
The original ship was launched in 1739 and made three journeys to China before it sank in the sea outside the fortress Älvsborgs fästning. Today’s replica is built to look as similar to the original as possible and on certain days you can enjoy guided tours on board to get to know the history.
Historical ocean-going sailing ship
Join a magnificent adventure. Explore a replica of the Götheborg of Sweden that sank outside Gothenburg upon the return from China in 1745.
Restaurants and cafés by the river
Eriksberg offers several inviting restaurants, many with outdoor seating along the quay, including Tapas by River and the well-regarded Indian restaurant Dawaat. You’ll also find the bakery and café Baka, as well as the welcoming Makka Öl Kafé. In the nearby park Färjenäsparken, the dog-friendly café Flickorna på Färjenäs serves breakfast, sandwiches and homemade fika.
Tapas restaurant on Hisingen island
A relaxed and cosy tapas restaurant by the water.
Bakery and café on Hisingen
Baka is a combined bakery, café and bistro right by the water on the north side of the river Göta älv. Sit down for a coffee or lunch or pick up wood-fired sourdough bread, buns, and pastries to take away.
Dog-friendly cafe
Historic café where dogs are vip-guests.
A living shipyard heritage
Like Lindholmen, Eriksberg is a former industrial and shipyard area. It was home to Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstad from 1850 until the shipyard crisis of the 1970s. Before its redevelopment, the area hosted major concerts by artists such as U2, Madonna and David Bowie between 1986 and 1990.
Traces of its shipyard past remain throughout the area – most notably the 70-metre-high red crane marked “Eriksberg”, now one of Gothenburg’s best-known landmarks. Other preserved buildings include Juvelkvarnen, Blå Hallen (now Quality Hotel 11) and Eriksbergshallen, which today hosts fairs and events.
ISO-certified exhibition hall
A listed event venue with character in Eriksberg, next door to Quality Hotel 11. Here, everything from trade fairs to gala dinners is hosted.
Eco-certified hotel
Quality Hotel 11 is beautifully located at the entrance to Gothenburg’s harbour in the old shipyard area Eriksberg. Housed in a historic mechanical workshop building, the hotel blends industrial heritage with modern design, vibrant city life, and waterside views.
Catch the ferry to the riverside
Exploring these districts from the water is a must, so consider taking a ferry for at least part of your journey. From the southern side of the river Göta älv, you can depart from Stenpiren or Klippan. On the northern bank, you can get off at Lundbystrand, Lindholmspiren or Eriksberg.
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