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Swedish Christmas traditions start with Advent candles in the windows and peak on Christmas Eve, when most Swedes celebrate with family and a julbord.

There are many wonderful ways to celebrate the New Year’s Eve in Gothenburg. Book a table at a lovely restaurant, go to a New Year’s party or just watch the fireworks.

Local crafts, seasonal flavours and steaming hot glögg. Christmas markets are one of our favourite ways to get into the festive spirit, and there are plenty to discover in and around Gothenburg. Here are some of our favourites.

Explore Gothenburg with your dog, from cafés and restaurants to welcoming hotels, walks and days out. This guide helps you find places to enjoy together, with practical advice on taking your dog to parks, swimming spots and on public transport.

See some of the nicest parts of Gothenburg on your way out to Saltholmen, a popular swimming spot. Large parts of the route run along the waterline but you will also experience the lovely Haga area, Slottsskogen city park and the charming Majorna district. This is a beautiful bike route with lots to offer. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit and picnic basket!

The Gothenburg restaurant scene is certainly alive and well, and new eateries are added frequently. Here are some restaurants and bars that recently opened or are just about to open.

Gothenburg has a lot to offer and sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the fun. But don’t worry! We have handpicked 10 must-dos that you simply can’t miss out on – even when you’re short on time.

As leaves gather along the moat, sea winds sweep into the city and parks and avenues turn from green to orange, Gothenburg invites you to mix outdoor adventures with cosy indoor escapes. Autumn is an ideal time to explore the city’s parks, museums and restaurants – with plenty of time for long fika breaks. This guide brings together our best tips for making the most of autumn in Gothenburg.

October brings cosy autumn days, major stage premieres, concerts and colourful cultural experiences in and around Gothenburg. Halloween takes over several of the city’s family favourites, Gothenburg’s stages come alive with everything from musicals and opera to concerts and shows, and towards the end of the month, both Kulturnatta and the autumn school holidays await.

November brings atmospheric Christmas markets, live music and performing arts to Gothenburg. The city’s venues come alive with everything from concerts to theatre, while the festive spirit begins to spread with twinkling lights and cosy Christmas markets.