During the winter season at the amusement park Liseberg, the children’s area Kaninlandet is open every weekend. Here you can skate on the ice rink, ride winter-open attractions, go to a mini disco the Liseberg rabbit mascots and much more!
Mind-bending illusions and fascinating facts
The winter school break-weeks are the ideal time to visit Universeum Science Centre. Here, you can explore the rainforest, the aquarium hall and space via your phone. Younger visitors will enjoy the popular Miniverseum, where they can make the birds chirp and watch the trees grow. In the Wisdome, Sweden’s largest visualization court, exciting 3D films are shown for everyone in the family.
Science museum
Welcome to 9,000 m2 of adventure
Sweden’s largest visualisation dome
Wisdome at Universeum offers a powerful 360-degree cinema experience for all ages.
Paradox Museum opened in Gothenburg in November 2025. Step into a world of immersive experiences and mind-bending optical illusions. Get ready for laughter, disorientation, and countless photo ops you’ll want to share.
Museum
A museum of fascinating paradoxes, illusions and interactive experiences.
Travelling with teenagers doesn’t have to be difficult. In Gothenburg, you’ll find adventure, variety, and choices that make the whole trip easier. From arcades, escape rooms, and amusement parks to brunch, shopping, and relaxation, it’s easy to create experiences that everyone will enjoy.
Family fun at Gothenburg’s museums
Gothenburg’s many museums have fun and creative activities during the school holidays, often inspired by the museums’ ongoing exhibitions. At the Maritime Museum & Aquarium you can experience life beneath the surface and even see real life sharks.
At the Museum of World Culture you can experience the Together exhibition, where children between 0-12 years old can play and explore with all their senses. In the new exhibition A World of Games, you will find everything from 4,000-year-old board games to today’s gaming culture.
Maritime museum
Explore the world of the sea, above and below the surface. The Maritime Museum and Aquarium offers exhibitions, aquariums and activities all year-round.
Historical, contemporary museum
Meet the world in the heart of Gothenburg. The Museum of World Culture offers exhibitions, contemporary art and activities for curious minds of all ages.
The Aeroseum is an underground aviation museum nestled in a former secret defense facility. The Göteborg Natural History Museum shows exhibitions with collections of animals from all over the world. The museum is locatad in the city park Slottsskogen next to the popular playground Plikta.
Aviation museum
Aeroseum is an experience-based activity centre located inside a declassified Swedish Air Force bunker.
Museum
Collections of animals from all over the world. See the world’s only mounted blue whale and a huge African elephant, birds and fish from the entire planet and much more.
Ski downhill and cross-country
There may not be any Alps in western Sweden, but you can still ski! Alebacken is just 15 minutes from Gothenburg, and offers great skiing throughout the spring holidays. As the weather can affect opening hours, it’s worth keeping an eye on their website.
If you prefer cross-country skiing, Skidome is located in the Prioritet Serneke Arena. There’s indoor snow all year round, guaranteeing excellent ski trails no matter what Gothenburg’s fickle weather decides to do.
Ski slope and downhill cycling
Downhill skiing and cycling 15 minutes from Gothenburg.
Multi-sport arena
Prioritet Serneke Arena is Scandinavia’s largest multi-sport facility.
Spot seals at sea or discover nature on land
Fancy taking a day trip? Tour the beautiful wintery archipelago with Kastor Boat Trips! Wrap up in warm jackets and blankets for a one-hour tour among birds, seals and muted colours. Back in Hönö Klåva, there are plenty of restaurants and cafés to choose from.
Naturum Fjärås Bräcka is a visitors’ centre where you can learn more about the flora, fauna, geology, and cultural history that have shaped the surrounding area. The centre is in a nature reserve 40 km south of Gothenburg and is open every day during the winter school break.
Guided boat tours
Set off on a boat adventure with Kastor Boat Trips aboard the traditional fishing boats Kastor and Pollux. All year round from the harbour in Hönö Klåva, in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago.
Naturområde
Learn about nature while also experiencing it.
With the amphibious bus Ocean Bus, you can experience Gothenburg both from land and water. The bus starts from the Stora Teatern and then takes you on a guided journey around the city and then also down the river.
Sightseeing
Child-friendly restaurants and hotels
hy not treat yourself to an overnight stay at a hotel, or perhaps a restaurant visit with the whole family? Some of Gothenburg’s restaurants are particularly popular with younger visitors. Our guide includes everything from children’s menus and drawing paper to karaoke and popcorn while you wait.
Many of Gothenburg’s hotels offer various kids’ activities that can turn a few days off into a real experience. Gothia Towers has plenty of features for families with children: playrooms, children’s menus in their restaurants, and family rooms with connecting doors for larger families. Children up to the age of 6 stay for free, and all children are given a welcome gift at check-in. Both Scandic Göteborg Central and Quality Hotel Waterfront have family rooms for larger families. Scandic Göteborg Central also has a playroom with toys and crafts.
