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The area around the square Järntorget, and especially the four parallell streets Långgatorna, is a hub for the alternative and relaxed nightlife. Enjoy a drink with friends, grab a bite to eat or go for theatre or a gig.

The neighbourhood where student life meets the art world. The School of Business and Economics and University of Gothenburg are located in one end of Vasagatan and the Academy of Design and Crafts in the other. This means you will find great places for post-exam beers, as well as art galleries and great restaurants.

Linnéstaden, commonly known as Linné, is a laid-back neighourhood with plenty of local charm. By day a tempting mix of independent shops and cafés and by night a bustling borough with eateries and bars.

It’s easy to explore central Gothenburg on foot and there are plenty of fun to see and do. From the large market hall and shopping streets Kungsgatan, Vallgatan and Södra Larmgatan to cafés and sights. Many hotels are located here too, which makes it easy to stay right in the centre of things.

Gothenburg is an amazing Christmas city, with thousands of lights, cosy markets, Christmas at Liseberg Amusement Park and a unique atmosphere. Come here in December to enjoy enchanting choirs, ice skating, a circular cinema and Swedish Christmas flavours.

The quay at Rosenlund has always been a natural pilgrimage for fresh fish for the Gothenburgers. Nowadays the area houses several exciting bars, shops and restaurants. The nearby Kungshöjd area is filled with winding alleys and streets well worth visiting for a cooling drink, a coffee or just to enjoy the spectacular views in all directions.

Frihamnen, the free-port, is both a new and an old part of the city, located right in the heart of Gothenburg. The old shipbuilding industry and port operations give the area its historical setting, while at the same time a new neighbourhood takes shape among hangars, piers and cranes.

The former ship-yard district on the northern banks of the river has been transformed into wide-stretched quays, new residential areas, restaurants, cafés and theatres. Go for a stroll along the water and see some of the newest neighbourhoods in town, while feeling the breeze from the river.

We’ve gathered information on tickets, apps, maps and much more that you as a visitor might find useful when travelling in Gothenburg.

There are many amazing ways to celebrate New year’s eve in Gothenburg. Enjoy a fancy restaurant meal, dance the night away at a club, visit the theatre or check out the fireworks at Bohus fortress. Here’s a selection of everything that happens in and around Gothenburg this New year’s eve.