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Discover the Gothenburg archipelago. Activities, swimming, sauna, hiking and nature experiences all year round for families with children, pleasure seekers and adventurers.

Forests, lakes, archipelago islands and long-distance trails that start right in the city centre. Find a hike in Gothenburg that suits your schedule, experience and travel plans.

Sustainability is more important than ever, even (or perhaps especially) when you’re on vacation. Gothenburg has plenty of sustainable activities to offer in and around the city, and here are some of our favourites!

Eat and enjoy coffee and sweet treats in the Gothenburg archipelago. Everything from fish and seafood restaurants to charming cafés with sea views awaits.

With its coastal location and stunning archipelago, Gothenburg offers fantastic sauna experiences all year round. Here, you can combine wood-fired saunas with refreshing saltwater dips, either in the heart of the city or out among the outer islands of the archipelago.

Luxurious Hjortviken and Kusthotellet’s spa in the archipelago, classics like Hagabadet and the sauna in Frihamnen – Gothenburg has something for every type of spa enthusiast. Whether it’s a party with friends at Jacy’z pool club, quality time with the whole family at Nääs Fabriker, or simply enjoying a sauna – we have the list.

Discover the lovely charm and tranquility of Gothenburg’s archipelago and live as close to the sea as possible. From picturesque cottages near the quayside, to modern hotels with fantastic seafood restaurants.

Halloween at Liseberg, colourful autumn scenery, warm baths, art, fika and west coast flavours. Here are nine cosy things to do in Gothenburg this autumn.

Cruise through the beautiful archipelago and fish for mackerel, get a feel of the salty sea on an exciting lobster cruise or buy a fishing permit and go fishing in the lakes around Gothenburg.

Just a short trip from central Gothenburg, the tranquillity of the archipelago awaits. The northern part of the archipelago offers everything from coastal villages to untouched cliffs and secluded coves. With short distances between the islands, it’s easy to plan a tour, even over a weekend. Here’s a guide to the ten islands that make up the northern archipelago.