New Year’s Eve in Gothenburg

Fireworks in the afternoon

The local newspaper Göteborgs-Posten annually lights up the Gothenburg sky with a fireworks show! The fireworks are launched from Norra Älvstranden at 17.00, and you can see it from several places around the city: along the river from the Gothenburg Opera towards Stenpiren, from the hill Ramberget, the area around Frihamnen, the bridge Hisingsbron, and the church Masthuggskyrkan.

The fortress Bohus Fästning also welcomes you to celebrate the new year together with a grand New Year’s fireworks display, also in the afternoon.

New Year’s Eve race

End the year with a festive 10-kilometer run in central Gothenburg. The race Sylvesterloppet takes place from Heden at noon on New Year’s Eve. The route is flat and spectator-friendly, and everyone who completes the race receives a medal.

Celebrate the New Year at Liseberg

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the amusement park Liseberg together with the parks rabbit mascots. At 13:15 on New Year’s Eve, the rabbits will host a colourful celebration on the ice rink inside the park. The event is included in the park admission.

Restaurants to book for New Year’s Eve

Many restaurants offer special New Year’s Eve menus with accompanying drink packages, but be sure to book well in advance to secure your table. Check the respective websites of the following restaurants for menus and reservations.

Fine dining

Seafood restaurants

Local and Swedish cuisine

Italian restaurants

Asian restaurants

International cuisine

Hotel restaurants

This guide is continuously updated with what’s happening in Gothenburg on New Year’s Eve.

Do you have an event, restaurant or firework that you want to tell us about? Send an e-mail to redaktionen@goteborg.com.