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Nature & Sports

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Swimming Spots

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Great swimming spots in Gothenburg

What kind of swimmer are you? Do you prefer a sun warm cliff, a sandy…

By: Redaktionen

Public bath

Fiskebäcksbadet

Beach

Billdalsbadet

Swimming spot

Bergsjön

Bathing place

Smithska udden

Lake

Härlanda tjärn

Frihamnen – a new neighbourhood on historic shipyard land

Frihamnen, the free-port, is both a new and an old part of the city, located…

By: Redaktionen

Beach

Näset

A guide to the southern islands of the archipelago

Curious about what the southern archipelago has to offer? If you’re looking for good food,…

By: Redaktionen

Wild swimming in Gothenburg

Wild swimming (or winter swimming) is more popular than ever, and Gothenburg has plenty of…

By: Redaktionen

Sporting Events

All Sporting Events

Indoor arena

Scandinavium

What’s on in December in Gothenburg?

This month, Gothenburg offers two world championships, a music festival, Christmas markets, light walks, and…

By: Emma Backman

Event venue

Excercishuset

Junior World Cup

World Junior Ice Hockey Championship 2024

Dec 26 2023–Jan 5 2024

Place: Scandinavium

Equestrian competitions

Gothenburg Horse Show 2024

Feb 21–25 2024

Place: Scandinavium

Major events in Gothenburg 2023

In the summer of 2023, Gothenburg celebrated 400 years with the Jubilee Festival in June.…

By: Emma Backman

Handball live

Handbollsligan 2023/2024

Dec 8 2023–Mar 25 2024

The Event District – always something going on

Entertainment is the key word of the Event District. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a…

By: Redaktionen

World of Handball

World of Handball – Partille Cup 2024

Jul 1–6 2024

Outdoor races in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is surrounded by wonderful nature, from the stunning archipelago to vast nature reserves and…

By: Redaktionen

Nature Reserves & Woodlands

All Nature Reserves & Woodlands

Fishing in Gothenburg

Cruise through the beautiful archipelago and fish for mackerel, get a feel of the salty…

By: Redaktionen

A guide to the southern islands of the archipelago

Curious about what the southern archipelago has to offer? If you’re looking for good food,…

By: Redaktionen

Nature activities for kids

Are you looking to experience nature and fun everyday adventures – together with your children?…

By: Redaktionen

Hiking in Gothenburg

It is easy to discover the natural wonders in and around Gothenburg. Here, a world…

By: Redaktionen

Café

Lärjeåns Kök & Trädgårdar

Hiking trail

Bohusleden

Park

Slottsskogen City Park

Nature area

Stora Amundön

9 autumn must do’s in Gothenburg

Autumn in Gothenburg can mean wonderful days under cloudless skies and colourful leaves. It can…

By: Sebastian Frank

Nature area

Lärjeåns dalgång

Parks & Gardens

All Parks & Gardens

Park

Keillers Park at Ramberget

Tudor-inspired castle

Tjolöholms slott

Park

Bältespännarparken

9 autumn must do’s in Gothenburg

Autumn in Gothenburg can mean wonderful days under cloudless skies and colourful leaves. It can…

By: Sebastian Frank

10 must do’s in Gothenburg

Gothenburg has a lot to offer and sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the…

By: Redaktionen

Running race for children

Lilla Varvet

May 19 2024

Place: Slottsskogen City Park

Gothenburg with toddlers

Gothenburg is a great destination for families with small children. Here you’ll find Scandinavia’s largest…

By: Redaktionen

Walks: Park walk in Gothenburg

Stroll through the Garden Society of Gothenburg and make your way through the park Kungsparken…

By: Redaktionen

Greenhouse

The Palmhouse

19th century park

The Garden Society of Gothenburg

Sports

Bowling

STAR

International football tournament

Gothia Cup 2024

Jul 14–20 2024

Place: Ullevi stadium

Outdoor gyms in Gothenburg

When the weather is nice it is preferable to workout outside. Do you like hitting…

By: Redaktionen

Museum

Gothenburg Sports Museum

Ice hockey

Frölunda HC SHL 2023/2024

Dec 19 2023–Mar 12 2024

Place: Scandinavium

Golf in Gothenburg

Are you a golf lover who wants to try new exciting courses, or is it…

By: Redaktionen

Nature activities for kids

Are you looking to experience nature and fun everyday adventures – together with your children?…

By: Redaktionen

International floorball tournament

Gothia Innebandy Cup 2024

Jan 4–7 2024

Handball live

Handbollsligan 2023/2024

Dec 8 2023–Mar 25 2024

Women's Elite Handball

SHE 2023/2024

Dec 21 2023–Mar 27 2024

Water Sports

All Water Sports

Guest harbours in Gothenburg

Dock in the city centre, stay for a night in the tranquil area of Långedrag…

By: Redaktionen

Paddling in Gothenburg

Go kayaking and canoeing in and around Gothenburg. The archipelago offers scenic islands to explore,…

By: Redaktionen

Canoe rental

Canoe hire Stora Delsjön

Kayak rental

Långedrags Kajakuthyrning

Kayak rental

Sea kayak Billdal

Guided boat tours

Marine Events

A guide to the northern islands of the archipelago

The Gothenburg archipelago – with several islands within short distance of each other – is…

By: Redaktionen

Canoe rental

Kanotpool Vättlefjäll

Canoe and kayak rentals

Point 65 Kayak Center

Nature activities for kids

Are you looking to experience nature and fun everyday adventures – together with your children?…

By: Redaktionen

Cycling

Bike to Saltholmen

See some of the nicest parts of Gothenburg on your way out to Saltholmen, a…

By: Redaktionen

Rent a bike in Gothenburg

Looking for an easy and eco-friendly way to explore the city? Here’s a guide to…

By: Redaktionen

Bicycle store

Cykelkungen

Bike Route

Kattegattleden Bike Route

Bicycle rental

Paolos Cykel

Bicycle store

Childstore

Bike tour

Bike Tour Gothenburg & Rental

Go cycling in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is easy and safe to explore by bike. Here you’ll find practical information and…

By: Redaktionen

Café

Café Llama Lloyd

Rental bikes

Styr & Ställ

Wellness

Running in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is home to the world’s largest half marathon (Göteborgsvarvet) and several other races. But…

By: Redaktionen

A four-star hotel

Gothia Towers

City race

Cityvarvet

May 18 2024

Race

Specialvarvet

May 16 2024

Place: Slottsskogen City Park

Running race for children

Lilla Varvet

May 19 2024

Place: Slottsskogen City Park

Wild swimming in Gothenburg

Wild swimming (or winter swimming) is more popular than ever, and Gothenburg has plenty of…

By: Redaktionen

Race for kids age 0-6

Minivarvet

May 18–19 2024

Place: Slottsskogen City Park

Hotel

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

Spa

Hagabadet Älvstranden

Hotel, spa, golf, Nordic Swan Ecolabelled restaurant

Sankt Jörgen Park

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