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The public Sauna by the river Göta älv in Gothenburg.

Iconic sauna and landmark

The Sauna in Jubileumsparken

Award-winning and architecturally spectacular sauna in Jubileumsparken, Frihamnen. The sauna is open to the public and is right next to the floating pools in the river Göta älv.

Festival and event area by the river

Bananpiren

Bananpiren in Frihamnen is a lively event area in central Gothenburg, welcoming up to 12,000 visitors. It hosts festivals, concerts, sporting events and fairs, all with a view of the river Göta älv.

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Persian restaurant

Restaurang Pardis

Persian restaurant on Ringön on the island of Hisingen in Gothenburg.

Skate ramp

The Skate Ramp at Frihamnen

The Banana Ramp is a brand new skate ramp located at Bananpiren in Frihamnen, officially opened in early April 2025.

Swimming pool

The Harbour Bath in Frihamnen

Floating swimming pools with great views.

Creative playground

Excursion playground in Jubileumsparken

Imaginative and artistic playground sculptures in Gothenburg’s fifth excursion playground.

Urban park in Frihamnen

Jubileumsparken

Constantly evolving park that brings the city closer to the water.

Church & concert hall

Smyrna Church Frihamnen

Church and concert hall in Frihamnen on the island of Hisingen.

Minigolf in Frihamnen

Golfparken Jubileumsparken

Minigolf course with an ice cream cafe in Jubileumsparken in Frihamnen.

Events

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Image from from a previous festival. A large exhibition hall filled with people visiting exhibitors.
Coffee festival
Nordic Coffee Fest
Feb 28–Mar 1
Place:Bananpiren
Rainbow flags held by the audience in front of a stage at the West Pride festival.
Pride festival
West Pride 2026
Jun 8–14
Place:Bananpiren
A vibrant poster for the Butterfly Festival featuring two large fantasy characters with oversized butterfly wings, one silver and one yellow. They stand on floating grassy platforms against a blue sky, with the festival’s ornate gold-and-blue logo displayed prominently in the center.
Gothenburg’s new music festival
Butterfly Festival
Jun 26–27
Place:Bananpiren
A girl, seen from behind, playing péntaque, with spectators seated in the background.
46th Pétanque Championships
Boule-SM 2026
Jul 5–11
Place:Bananpiren
The Ark in shiny silver outfits posing in front of a lit triangle shape with the text “The Ark”.
Concert in Frihamnen
The Ark – 2026 Tour
July 31
Place:Bananpiren
Valter jumps rope in red shorts and a rusty brown t-shirt
Outdoor concert at Bananpiren
Valter Nilsson
August 8
Place:Bananpiren
Press photo of In Flames standing against a building façade
One-day festival for metal fans
Göteborg Brinner
August 22
Place:Bananpiren
Visitors move between tents and exhibitors at Frihamnsdagarna. People chat, eat and take part in activities in a lively outdoor festival atmosphere.
Democracy festival
Frihamnsdagarna 2026
Aug 27–29
Place:Bananpiren
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