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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.

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.

Greenhouse

The Palmhouse

Exotic plants and tropical warmth, located in the Garden Society of Gothenburg.

Boutique hotel in the city centre

Hotel Pigalle

A boutique hotel in the heart of Gothenburg.

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Yarn shop

60 Garner Nord

Yarn shop in central Gothenburg with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.

The stylish Oak Bar and its interior.

An environmentally certified, New York-inspired bar

Oak Bar

Oak Bar is a classic bar, reminiscing of a historic New York but with a modern touch.

The store filled with souvenirs of different kinds.

Souvenir shop in the city centre

Souvenir Gothenburg

Gifts and souvenirs on the street Lilla Kungsgatan.

The bar at Stranger.

Cocktail bar

Stranger

A “secret” Cocktailbar in the city centre.

Events

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A world of illusions
Challenge your mind at Paradox Museum Gothenburg
Jan 14–Nov 21
Place:Paradox Museum Gothenburg
A poster featuring a dark night sky filled with stars above a dramatic, wavy ocean. At the top is the logo for Frontside – Gothenburg International Chamber Music Festival. In the center is the large title “Toward the Stars,” and below it the dates “January 15–18 2026,” along with the words “chamber music” and the location “Gothenburg / Kronhuset.”
Chamber Music in spectacular settings
Frontside – Gothenburg International Chamber Music Festival
Jan 15–18
Place:Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna
historic sightseeing train
Sightseeing by train
Stinsen Sightseeing – guided tour
Mar 27–Oct 26
Place:Stinsen Sightseeing
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