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Inside the mall.

Near Arkaden

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Places

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A bright second-hand store with clothes on various racks.

second hand-store

Stadsmissionen Arkaden

Second-hand shop in central Gothenburg, located in the shopping mall Arkaden. A selection of clothes and items that benefit both people and the planet.

vintage clothing

Beyond Retro

Right in the city centre, you’ll find Sweden’s largest vintage store. Beyond Retro offers over 15,000 pieces, from Levis jeans to 90s branded sportswear.

Three tourist information officers at the entrance

Tourist Information Centre

Gothenburg visitor centre

Welcome to Gothenburg Visitor Centre! We’re located by the square Kungsportsplatsen, right in the heart of the city. Getting to us is easy, as trams, buses, and airport buses conveniently stop right outside.

Scandinavian design

Søstrene Grene

At Søstrene Grene you’ll find Scandinavian design items, home decor, kitchenware and gifts. In Gothenburg there is one store at Fredsgatan in the city centre and one at the mall Mölndal Galleria.

Market with restaurants and specialist food shops

Stora Saluhallen market hall

Stora Saluhallen is located in the heart of central Gothenburg and has been a bustling food market since the 19th century. Today, it is home to delicatessen traders, restaurants, wine bars, and specialist shops.

19th century park

The Garden Society of Gothenburg

A beautiful garden located in the heart of the city.

Two people paddeling kayak in the moat in central Gothenburg.

Kayak rental

Kajakbryggan

Paddle a kayak or pedal boat and experience the city, nature or archipelago from the water. You don’t need any prior knowledge to rent a kayak or pedal boat. Kajakbryggan offers kayaks with one to three seats, making the experience accessible for both solo paddlers, couples and families.

Three girls playing an interactive game.

Activity centre

Activate Nordstan (opening soon)

Activate Nordstan is an interactive game and activity centre in Gothenburg where physical and digital challenges meet in exciting game experiences.

Two people appear to be aboard a spaceship and are walking around in a white, illuminated cube that rotates.

Museum

Paradox Museum Gothenburg

A museum of fascinating paradoxes, illusions and interactive experiences.

Sightseeing

Stinsen Sightseeing

A charming train ride along the streets and alleys of Gothenburg.

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Events

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Retrospective art exhibition
Lillhagen in colour
Feb 7–Apr 12
Place:Göteborgs stadsmuseum
A world of illusions
Challenge your mind at Paradox Museum Gothenburg
Feb 7–Nov 21
Place:Paradox Museum Gothenburg
Landshövdingehus, colored postcard
Upplev ikoniska byggnader
Exhibition Landshövdingehus 150 years
Feb 7–Dec 30
Place:Göteborgs stadsmuseum
Illustration of Alfie and Viktor
Winter break activities
Winterfun at Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre
Feb 9–Mar 1
Place:Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre
historic sightseeing train
Sightseeing by train
Stinsen Sightseeing – guided tour
Mar 27–Oct 26
Place:Stinsen Sightseeing
Boat in the canal.
Sightseeing by boat
Paddan City Canal Tour with Guide
Apr 2–Nov 1
Place:Paddan
A picture of a large area with many people doing various experiments. A stage is visible in the background.
Popular science festival for everyone
The Gothenburg International Science Festival 2026
Apr 17–19
Place:Nordstan
Poster featuring an illustration of a basketball player. Text in the image: Gothenburg Basketball Festival.
Basketball festival
Gothenburg Basketball Festival
May 14–17
Place:Gothenburg
A massive crowd fills Götaplatsen during an outdoor concert. People stand packed in front of the stage, with the city’s iconic buildings—such as the Art Museum and the City Theatre—surrounding the square. The day is clear, and the whole area buzzes with a lively festival atmosphere.
Free and open to everyone
Göteborgskalaset 2026 – Gothenburg’s City Festival
Aug 27–30
Place:Gothenburg
World's Largest Youth Floorball Tournament
Gothia Cup Innebandy 2027
Jan 3–6 2027
Place:Gothenburg
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