Nature & Sports

It’s easy to discover the natural wonders in and around Gothenburg. Here, a world of fresh air, clear waters, majestic cliffs and dense forests is always close by. In the sports world, you’ll find everything from elite sports to youth events and international championships.

Swimming Spots

Sun-warmed cliffs, sandy beaches, diving towers and never-ending piers. There are so many lovely places to go swimming in and around Gothenburg.

Sporting Events

Great and small highlights – Gothenburg offers annual sports events like Göteborgsvarvet, Gothia Cup and Partille Cup as well as smaller events and races. Find out what's on right now.

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The Event District – always something going on

Entertainment is the key word of the Event District. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a music lover, an art aficionado, or a conference-goer, this area has something for everyone. Here are some suggestions for taking your entertainment to the next level.

Jul12
People participating in the opening ceremony for Gothia cup at the Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg.

Youth football tournament

Gothia Cup 2026
Ullevi stadium

Nature Reserves & Woodlands

Memorable nature experiences in Gothenburg are easy to find. With rocky shorelines, deep forests, and tranquil lakes just around the corner, all you need to do is to put on your hiking boots and head out.

Parks & Gardens

The parks are a popular choice among connoisseurs with green fingers, as well as anyone just wanting to go for a walk in the open air. The compact city centre makes it easy to walk from the green groves of Slottsskogen to the Botanical Garden's flower beds or drop by the Garden Society.

Sports & Activities

Stay active in Gothenburg with sports and activities like running, cycling, padel, climbing and water activities – close to both city and nature.

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Horse riding in the Gothenburg region

Enjoy a ride on the sturdy Icelandic horse or on the strong and stable Northern Swedish Horse, all in breathtaking scenery. Choose between riding tours in the beautiful coastal environment or in the last wilderness in the West Sweden region. Some tours require good riding skills and knowledge of horses, while others are well suited for people with little or no riding experience. We’ve listed a few tour operators, but there are many others as well.

May24
A large group of children wearing race bibs raise their hands at the starting line of an outdoor running event.

Running race for children

Lilla Varvet
Slottsskogen city park
Feb4
Match photo IK Sävehof

Elite league: Home matches - Partille arena

IK Sävehof – Handbollsligan Men’s handball 2025/2026
Partille arena

Cycling

Gothenburg is great for biking. The woods and the lake areas are made for mountain biking and along the coast, scenic country roads stretch along beautiful beaches and fields. If you want to go biking in the archipelago there are great ways to mix relaxation with just the right amount of exercise.

Wellness

In Gothenburg and the surrounding region, you can have both a relaxing and an active holiday. Here you can stay and hike in the scenic archipelago, participate in wellness and exercise events, de-stress with yoga and spa visits or challenge yourself with climbing and mountain biking close to the city.

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Rainbow coloured wall and barber chairs.

Hairdresser and hair spa

Salong Studio 34 Kids
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The public Sauna by the river Göta älv in Gothenburg.

Iconic sauna and landmark

The Sauna in Jubileumsparken
Feb28
Karolina Martinson wearing a diving suit, she is smiling and holding up seaweed in her hand.

Inspiration about blue food

Seaweed & Tapas
Kajkanten Vrångö

Canoeing & kayaking

Go kayaking and canoeing in and around Gothenburg. The archipelago offers scenic islands to explore, you can discover the city centre from the waterways or enjoy the peace and quiet of the lakes just outside of the city. Read about kayak and canoeing rentals in Gothenburg here.