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In the summer of 2023, Gothenburg’s 400th anniversary celebrations begin with a large Anniversary Festival and ends at the beginning of September, with the Anniversary Final. In between and during the rest of the year, we can look forward to exciting hotel openings, fantastic space experiences, royal visits, floating river pools and unforgettable concerts and championships. Here are 14 reasons to visit Gothenburg in 2023!

In the summer of 2023, Gothenburg celebrates 400 years and begins the celebration with the Jubilee Festival in June. Throughout the year there will also be fantastic fairs, concerts, sporting events and festivals. Here we list some of the biggest events in Gothenburg in 2023.

Majorna has turned in to a cultural hot spot with restaurants, bars and shops aplenty. The neighbourhood derives much of its character from the typical Gothenburg houses called “landshövdingehus” that line the streets.

During the spring and summer of 2023, you’ll find lots of exciting exhibitions in Gothenburg. The city is filled with museums with unique collections, pop-up exhibitions and galleries with art from new talents. In this guide, we list the exhibitions you just have to visit!

Gothenburg has plenty of unique children’s clothing brands that specialise in sustainability and playful design. In this guide we’ll show you where to find them, as well as other Swedish and Scandinavian gems – everything from organic toys to hand-picked children’s literature.

Fresh vegetables, olive oil and pure natural flavours are basics in the Italian kitchen. There are many nice Italian restaurants in Gothenburg, where you will find everything from Neapolitan pizza and pasta al dente, to ossobuco, focaccia, pesto and caprese.

This spring, it is once again time for the Gothenburg International Science Festival, where this year’s theme is about borders. As usual, the festival is free and open to everyone. For those of you who want tips before your visit, we have collected five highlights to look forward to for this year’s edition.

Brewing, and drinking beer in Gothenburg is not a new thing. It’s been done ever since the city was founded in 1621. Gothenburg is often called the beer capital of Sweden and that’s not without a very good reason. The craft breweries here are among the best in the world, according to international rankings. And beer is, of course, at its best when fresh – so, let us guide you to the tap rooms of Gothenburg.

In Gothenburg you’ll find an abundance of exciting art museums, cultural events and world-class food. Discover the city through concerts, art and gastronomic experiences. Here are nine tips for you who are planning a visit to Gothenburg!

Spring brings an explosion of colour to the parks and gardens of Gothenburg as cherry blossoms, rhododendron and azaleas fill up our social feeds. Here are some of the prettiest spring spots in town, don’t forget to bring your camera!