Gothenburg’s top ice cream spots

Gelato at Gelaterian Göteborg

At Gelaterian Göteborg, you can enjoy Italian artisan gelato at the ice cream shop and café on Grönsakstorget, close to Gothenburg’s central shopping streets. There is also a pop-up shop in Stora saluhallen. The gelato is made daily with organic dairy products, and the flavours range from classic Italian favourites to fruit sorbets and more unexpected combinations.

Gelaterian is also one of Gothenburg’s most awarded ice cream spots. It won the Swedish Ice Cream Championship in 2023 and took the overall title again in 2026. For a central ice cream stop with a clear focus on craftsmanship, this is one of the city’s strongest choices.

Innovative flavours at Råda Gelato

Råda Gelato in Linné has quickly become a Gothenburg favourite – and once you have tried their chocolate sorbet, it is easy to see why. Here, you will find gelato and sorbet in both classic and imaginative flavours, often made with local and organic ingredients.

The location in Linné also makes it an easy stop if you are exploring the area around Prinsgatan, the long streets and Slottsskogen.

Lilla gummans gelato – artisan ice cream in Lindome

At Lilla gummans gelato in Spinneriet in Lindome, ice cream is taken seriously, but never too seriously. The gelato is churned fresh every day, the cones are freshly baked and toppings can include candyfloss, caramel popcorn or toasted marshmallows.

The ice cream bar is located in Spinneriet, a former spinning mill that now houses shops, studios and the restaurant Lilla Spinneriet. It is a good choice if you want to combine a gelato stop with a small excursion south of Gothenburg.

Italian ice cream at Gelateria Positano

Gothenburg’s main boulevard Avenyn deserves a good gelato bar, and Gelateria Positano has brought one to the street. Positano already has locations elsewhere in the Gothenburg area, including Mölndal and Frölunda, and regular guests can expect the same focus on quality, detail and Italian ice cream traditions on Avenyn.

The central location makes it a convenient stop between shopping, restaurants, museums and an evening walk through the city centre. Those who want to learn more can also book courses in gelato making.

Street address: Kungsportsavenyen 22  

Popsicle café on Donsö

In the old fire station on Donsö, you will find Popsicle Café, a relaxed stop for ice cream, coffee and sweets in the southern archipelago. Choose from artisan ice cream, espresso, cappuccino and retro sweets, and make it part of a day trip by ferry from Saltholmen.

During summer, Popsicle also stays open in the evening, making it a good place to pause after a walk around the island or before heading back towards the city.

Röröboa Café & Restaurang on Rörö

Röröboa started with the ambition of making its own gelato on the island, and ice cream is still central to the place. Today, Röröboa is both a gelateria and a restaurant, serving homemade gelato, burgers and simple dishes close to the harbour on Rörö.

It is a natural stop during a trip to the northern archipelago, especially if you want lunch, dinner or something cold after a walk by the sea.

Next Level Gelato in Linné

Next Level Gelato & Juice Bar is located on Linnégatan and combines homemade gelato with freshly pressed juices, smoothies and other cold drinks. It is a useful stop if you are moving between Linné, Haga and Slottsskogen and want something refreshing along the way.

The menu includes Italian-style gelato in a range of flavours, as well as lighter options for anyone in the mood for juice rather than ice cream

Triumf Glasscafé – a creamy Gothenburg classic

Cones and ice cream bars from Triumf Glass have been part of Swedish ice cream summers for more than 70 years. It all began in 1946 on Allmänna vägen in Majorna, where you will still find one of the company’s popular ice cream cafés.

At the small café, you can try plenty of classic flavours and learn more about the history of Triumf Glass. It is a good stop if you want a creamy, traditional Gothenburg ice cream rather than experimental gelato.

Street address: Allmänna vägen 4

Lejonet & Björnen

Lejonet & Björnen has been making ice cream and sorbet since 1977, with a strong focus on high-quality ingredients. The company works with local producers and local raw materials as far as possible.

Visit the ice cream café on Danska vägen in eastern Gothenburg and you will understand why many locals speak about Lejonet & Björnen with a certain look in their eyes. You can also find the ice cream at selected cafés, food shops and at the ice cream café by Villa Belparc in Slottsskogen.

Street address: Danska vägen 74

Kampanilen Glass & Choklad

Kampanilen in Majorna is best known as a bakery, patisserie and café, but in summer it also draws visitors to its ambitious ice cream kiosk next door. The combination of buns, pastries, handmade pralines and artisan ice cream makes it a rewarding stop if you are walking along Karl Johansgatan.

Check the current opening hours before you go, as the ice cream kiosk is seasonal.

Hollanders Glass in Alingsås

Hollanders ice cream is a small-scale ice cream producer in Alingsås, making gourmet ice cream from carefully selected ingredients. Owner Joachim Hollander aims to use organic ingredients whenever possible, and the ice cream has won several respected awards.

Hollanders does not currently operate as a regular ice cream café, but one of several retailers is Lillsyrran on Stora torget in Alingsås.