Gothenburg celebrating 400 years
In an article from the British daily paper The Guardian, the journalist visits Gothenburg during the city’s 400th Anniversary. Trying swimming in the harbour pool and exploring the city by tram and electric boat, she also discovers that it’s a great place to hang out with a teen.
Gothenburg at 400: Sweden’s second city discovers its fun side
“Ranked the world’s most sustainable destination, the city has new free swimming pools, extra theme park attractions and is a beacon of Scandi design.”
– The Guardian
Read the article here.
The bright Christmas city Gothenburg
Here, a journalist from the German daily newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, experiences the pre-Christmas season with the traditional smorgasbord and gets fascinated by the light and the darkness in the city.
Everything is Illuminated
“In the pre-Christmas season, the days in Northern Europe are particularly short. But Gothenburg prepares itself against the darkness – with lots of butter, sugar, and a light in every window.”
– Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Read the article here.
The sustainable and green travel destination
In 2021, Lonely Planet, a travel guide- and information book publisher, recognized Gothenburg as “the most sustainable city stay”. This article is a continuation on the same theme and highlights the fact that Gothenburg ranks top of the Global Destination Sustainability Index and what that means for the people living there.
Five standout cities making the world a better place
“The Global Destination Sustainability Index reveals the destinations that are working towards a sustainable and lower-carbon future.”
– bbc.com
Read the article here.
Second hand is not second class
The Scandinavian edition of the American fashion and lifestyle magazine, Vogue Scandinavia, guides readers on the best curated second hand and vintage boutiques in Gothenburg. Fun fact: The city is home to more than 125 of this kind of boutiques.
The 7 best vintage stores in Gothenburg
“Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city, is full of rare vintage treasures which would get even the most committed fashion fan’s heart pumping.”
– Vogue Scandinavia
Read the article here.
The city- and archipelago life
This article, made by Deutsche Presse Agentur and published in several German newspapers, describes the experience of both Gothenburg’s inner city and its beautiful and relaxed archipelago.
Gothenburg and the Sea: City Trip with Island Hopping
“Anyone visiting Sweden’s second-largest city will experience Nordic urbanity, culture, and coffee culture. In contrast, the archipelago is right on the doorstep – and not just because the islands are car-free.”
– Süddeutche Zeitung
Read the article here.
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