So lovely that you’ve found your way to Gothenburg! You’re probably one of many who have already visited or are thinking about making the trip to Sweden’s second-largest city. And there’s hardly ever been a better time to experience Gothenburg. New restaurants and hotels add to the already vibrant vibe, while the beautiful archipelago islands and natural areas remain as close as ever.

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There are more opportunities than ever – in fact, so many that it’s well worth staying a little longer next time you visit!

Person pours beer at the Beerbliotek brewery in Gothenburg. — Beerbliotek is one of more than 40 micro breweries in and around Gothenburg. Credit: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co

Craft beer in abundance

Gothenburg is Sweden’s – and arguably Scandinavia’s – craft beer capital. Below are three small-scale breweries that truly stand out. But you’ll have no trouble discovering more! In total, there are around 40 craft breweries in the Gothenburg region.

Restaurant and beer bar

Stigbergets Shangri-La

Craft beer and restaurant on Gamla Varvsgatan

Beer brewery in Majorna

Beerbliotek

A Craft Brewery founded in Gothenburg by four friends from different parts of the world.

craft brewery

Två feta grisar

One of Gothenburg’s many micro breweries.

A group of people heading towards Brännö brygga at the island Brännö in Gothenburg. — Brännö is one of the picturesque islands in Gothenburg’s southern archipelago. Credit: Klara Hammerth/Göteborg & Co

The unique archipelago

No other archipelago is quite like Gothenburg’s. With its 20 islands, there’s always something new to discover – and most of it can be reached with a regular tram ticket.

A plate of clams with parsley on the side.

Eat and fika in the Gothenburg archipelago

Eat and enjoy coffee and sweet treats in the Gothenburg archipelago. Everything from fish and seafood restaurants to charming cafés with sea views awaits.

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Swimming Spots

Sun-warmed cliffs, sandy beaches, diving towers and never-ending piers. There are so many lovely places to go swimming in and around Gothenburg.

Getting to the Gothenburg archipelago

Whether you want to visit car-free swimming islands or explore the range of services on the larger islands, there are several easy ways to get out into the Gothenburg’s archipelago.

Interior of the Michelin restaurant Signum outside Gothenburg. A round table with two wine glasses, set plates and a vase of flowers. View of greenery and water. — Two-star Michelin restaurant Signum in beautifully situated by the lake Landvettersjön. Credit: Ferdinand That´s up

Exciting and award-winning restaurants

Despite its small-city feel, Gothenburg offers an exceptional range of Michelin-starred restaurants and high-end fine dining (see some of our recommendations below). But you’ll also find fantastic food at all price levels, with particular highlights in ‘blue food’ (wild-caught seafood) and innovative street food.

Inside the sushi and omakase restaurant Hoze.

Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant

Hoze

Food enthusiasts and top chefs alike flock to this exclusive sushi and omakase restaurant. At Hoze, head chef José Cerdá serves a small-scale yet luxurious daily menu, crafted with local ingredients and exceptional culinary expertise.

Two-star Michelin restaurant

Signum

Fine dining restaurant in picturesque surroundings.

Michelin-starred restaurant

Koka

Michelin starred restaurant specialised in west Swedish gastronomy.

A person in the vintage shop Fabriken in Gothenburg. — Located in the neighbourhood Majorna, Fabriken is a vintage shop with a curated selection of furniture, lighting, ceramics, glass, and art.

Vintage finds on another level

In Gothenburg, it’s easy to discover your next unique piece of home décor or a new outfit – and more often than not, it will be someone else’s old treasure. The city is known for its more than 120 standout vintage and charity shops – some carefully curated with hand-picked items, others focused on budget-friendly bargains and retro gems.

Second-hand shop at Magasinsgatan

Aplace

Shop second-hand clothes from well-known brands.

Charity shop in central Gothenburg

Erikshjälpen Rosenlund

Spacious second-hand store on the street Rosenlundsgatan, offering clothing, household items and home decor. New items are added daily.

An exterior of a store with smaller pieces of furniture displayed on the street outside and colorful pennants hanging in the window.

Vintage design furniture

Fabriken

Nice vintage interior design shop in cosy Majorna.

The attraction Slänggungan at the Liseberg amusement park in Gothenburg. — During Halloween in Liseberg Park, you can experience both beautiful autumn splendour and spoky fun attractions. Credit: Peter Kvarnström

Tallest, leading, scariest

Ok, you probably know a thing or two about us: maybe that we have the tallest building in the Nordic region – Karlatornet. Or that Sweden’s leading indoor shopping mall, Nordstan, is just a stone’s throw from the central station. And of course, that the theme park Liseberg takes the scare factor to the max during Halloween season.

Landmark and viewpoint

Karlatornet (opens summer 2026)

The high-rise Karlatornet in Gothenburg is Sweden’s and the Nordic region’s tallest building – and Gothenburg’s new landmark. From summer 2026, the tower will welcome visitors to its new restaurant and observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

Shopping centre

Nordstan

Large shopping mall close to the central station.

A child rides a carousel with a person dressed as a green rabbit at Liseberg amusement park.

Amusement park

Liseberg amusement park

There is something for everyone at Liseberg, where you’ll find the most fun in Scandinavia. Forty-two rides and attractions offer thrills, spills and laughter for kids and grown-ups.

Follow the locals to discover more of Gothenburg

A great way to experience Gothenburg is to ask the locals for their personal tips on what to do and where to go. Here’s the inside scoop from a beer geek and a chef.

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Gothenburg chef Markus Junkala sitting at an outdoor table.

Markus Junkala – Chef, baker, West Coaster with a dash of Danish flair

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Beer expert Hannah Södersten at the pub Ölstugan Tullen in Gothenburg.

Hannah Södersten – Beer geek and proud local

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Alexandra Dahlin – Gothenburg transplant, creative soul and lover of life’s finer details

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