Parks & Gardens

Gothenburg's many parks, with their beautiful plantings and greenery, are ideal for walks and picnics. Visit the city park Slottsskogen and its zoo, Gothenburg's renowned botanical garden or take a stroll past the historic Garden Society in the city centre.

Filter by area

Places

Shows 1-9 of 31

  • Blue crocuses in the foreground and a large white greenhouse, the Palm House, in the background.

    19th century park

    The Garden Society of Gothenburg

    A beautiful garden located in the heart of the city.

  • Environmentally certified park

    Gothenburg botanical garden

    The Gothenburg Botanical Garden is one of Europe’s largest and most important botanical gardens, with 20,000 unique plants and world-class garden areas. With its exhibitions, programs, café and shop, the garden is one of West Sweden’s most popular visitor attractions.

  • A group of people standing on top of a lush green hillside.

    Art exhibition on the island Tjörn

    Pilane sculpture park

    Sculpture in Pilande is an art experience set in the middle of a Swedish cultural landscape. The sculpture exhibition among grazing sheep is considered as one of Europe’s foremost, with new works presented each year alongside the park’s permanent sculptures.

  • Bältesspännarparken from above – green trees and a fountain.

    Park in central Gothenburg

    Bältespännarparken

    Bältespännarparken is a centrally located park in Gothenburg. Here you’ll find Johan Peter Molin’s sculpture Bältespännarna, as well as a fountain in the centre. The park also offers plenty of seating for relaxation among the leafy trees.

  • 18th-century estate just outside Gothenburg

  • Park

    Keillers Park at Ramberget

    Park on Hisingen with a stunning view of the river and the city.

  • A playground with a large wooden blue whale.

    Playground

    Plikta playground

    A big and popular playground close to Slottsskogen city park.

  • A wooden bridge over a small stream in Azaleadalen.

    Park

    Slottsskogen city park

    Slottsskogen is a place for relaxation, recreation, and outdoor life – a wonderful spot for everything from jogging to cosy picnics.

  • Tudor-inspired castle

    Tjolöholms slott

    Just south of Gothenburg, Tjolöholms Slott offers British elegance, flourishing gardens, coastal scenery and events all year round.

Guides & articles