Majorna – cultural hotspot with a vibrant restaurant scene

There’s plenty to see, do and discover in Majorna. It is a geographically large district that includes areas such as Stigberget, where there are many concert venues and restaurants, and the historical Klippan area by the river Göta älv.

Have a look in one of the many independent shops, selling everything from designer goods to rare LP records, or stroll around the classic Gothenburg neighbourhoods – home to the largest collection of preserved ‘landshövdingehus’. You won’t go hungry either; there are several exciting restaurants and bars to try.

Shop local from independent stores

Majorna has a large selection of vintage shops. Between the tram stops Stigbergstorget and Majvallen there are several shops in a row: Patinaverket with a focus on retro furnishings and gadgets and Lilla Patinaverket with clothes and accessories. Also stop by Porslinspojken, that sells Scandinavian porcelain, ceramics and glass and Fabriken which has carefully selected vintage furniture and interior design items from 1900 onwards.

Around Mariaplan, you’ll find several thrift and vintage shops. Both Välkommen åter and Majornas saker från förr offer a large selection of carefully chosen furnishings and furniture (so it’s worth checking in often).

Skivhallen Majorna is a vinyl record shop with a wide range of rare and classic albums.
Avart Records‘ shop is located on the other side of the street Älvsborgsgatan and here you will mainly find punk, metal and indie. Dukat bord on the street Kungsladugårdsgatan, is a shop with glass, porcelain, interior design, and cooking utensils.

All the shops are run in a small-scale way, and have varying opening hours, so check there websites and social media channels before you head out.

Swedish Fika at cosy cafés

A traditional Swedish ”fika” is a must when visiting Gothenburg, and if you happen to be in Majorna you have plenty of cafés to choose from. Cum Pane offers sourdough deliciousness sure to please even pickiest of hipsters. Here you can buy bread and buns to take out or sit down for a coffee break.

Among Majorna’s newest café additions is Wærnet Majorna on Godhemsgatan, serving freshly baked bread, coffee, fika and breakfast in a setting where café culture meets craftsmanship, interiors and sustainability. Wærnet already has a location in Bagaregården and has now opened a branch in Majorna.

A short distance away on the street Mariagatan is the café Matería, which has a large and sunny outdoor terrace where you can enjoy specialty coffee, healthy “fika” and simple lunch dishes.

Further down Älvsborgsgatan the cafe Me and the Goat shares premises with the urban commercial garden Växtverket. Me and the goat is open on weekends and serves, among other things, a sumptuous breakfast buffet

Italian, Japanese, tapas and more

The area surrounding the square Mariaplan keeps growing with exciting restaurants being added continuously. A popular spot is Robb, that serveres Neapolitan pizzas and natural wines. A local favourite is the Italian restaurant Enoteca Maglia, and its adjacent wine bar Vinbaren Majorna. Looking for natural wines and tapas? Head to Tapasbaren, further down Mariagatan. Paradiset Mariaplan is a spin-off from Paradiset on Saltholmen, and here too you will find good pizzas and small dishes.

Hasselsson is a popular restaurant that serves street food style fish and seafood – like their take on fish n’ chips and mussels with parmesan-covered fries. A little further up Mariagatan is the Hermanos taco kiosk with a selection of different tacos, “dirty fries” and Mexican dishes.

Shop for fresh fish and delicacies

Luckan’s Fish & Seafood at Mariaplan is a combined lunch restaurant and seafood shop. Opposite is the farm shop Gudagott, which has locally produced cured meats and cheeses. Saluhallen Majorna is a small and charming delicatessen with everything for a weekend treat: artisan chips, exciting drinks, cheese, and chocolate.

Coffee roastery and craft brewery

If you head a little west to Sandarna, you will find the local coffee roaster Gringo Nordic, which has a shop and coffee bar at Varholmsgatan 12. Here you can find their range of artisanal coffee and you can participate in free coffee tastings. It is open weekdays during the day and some Saturdays, read more on their website.

On the same street is the craft brewery Beerbliotek‘s tap room. Beerbliotek brews most of its beers only once and they have several hundred numbered varieties of canned beer. Their tap room is open Fridays and Saturdays, and dogs are welcome!

Hotel for the whole family

If you take the tram to the stop Chapmans torg you will find Spar Hotel Majorna. There’s room for the whole family here, dogs and cats are welcome too. The hotel offers affordable accommodation with 212 rooms. If the sun is shining, you can enjoy your breakfast on the hotel’s green terrace.

Do you want to stay by the water? In the Klippan area is Quality Hotel Waterfront. The hotel is located in an old porter brewery that has been given new life. The hotel has 151 hotel rooms and offers several family rooms.

Finally, no guide to Majorna is complete without mentioning the iconic sausage stand Korv kiosk and the community pool “Plaskis”. Korv Kiosk is known for classic Swedish kiosk food, its much-photographed split-name sign and its title as Sweden’s Hot Dog Kiosk of the Year 2025, awarded by Korvakademien.

The nearly 100-year-old community pool “Plaskis” is actually called Älvsborgsdammen and is a popular swimming facility at Mariaplan. The pool is filled with water 10-12 weeks a year, around the same time as the summer holidays. The rest of the time it is used as a skate park for children, young people, and adults.