Sustainability in action
In an article by British The Independent, the reporter delves into the many sustainable success stories in Gothenburg. The city is described as a welcoming place, where “incredible ideas can blossom”.
The Independent: Why Gothenburg is Europe’s most sustainable city
“A fresh approach to innovation and a series of inspired souls determined to make a difference through action – on both an individual and a collective scale”
A world-famous film festival
Göteborg Film Festival have been internationally celebrated for their unique inventions during the past few years, like screenings from inside a coffin and a gynecological examination chair. During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, they took social distancing to the extreme in an isolated cinema for one in the lighthouse Pater Noster.
The New York Times: A Movie Festival for One, on a Tiny Nordic Island
“Sweden’s Goteborg Film Festival has taken social distancing to the extreme, offering one attendee a week on a barren island, with only the competition films for company.”
One of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe
When British The Guardian named Europe’s “10 coolest neighbourhoods” in 2020, Gothenburg was at the top of the list. “A city that’s easy to love”, said the renowned newspaper.
The Guardian: 10 of the coolest neighbourhoods in Europe
“While Stockholm tries hard to impress, with polished, hyper-stylised spots, the second city is more naturally cool, and nowhere more so than Järntorget and Långgatorna”
Top-class craft beer
The American magazine Food & Wine celebrates Gothenburg’s craft beer scene. “They aren’t necessarily doing anything different than the rest of the globe, but what sets them apart is that they are doing it extremely well”, says Mike Pomranz.
Food & Wine: Gothenburg: The Swedish City That Quietly Became a Craft Beer Destination
“They aren’t necessarily doing anything different than the rest of the globe, but what sets them apart is that they are doing it extremely well”
