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The new Gothenburg Guide for 2020–2021 is now available for download or to order. The guide is available in multiple languages. 

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Welcome to a magical Christmas City.

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Enrich your stay with new sights and memories from times gone by.

Gothenburg is filled with flourishing gardens, historic sites and buildings, beautiful churches and magnificent museums where you can see works by world famous artists.

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10 must-dos in Gothenburg

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Bältespännarparken

Small park famous for the sculpture of two men, strapped together, fighting with knives.

Gothenburg Botanical Garden

Welcome to one of Europe's largest and best botanical gardens.

Gothenburg Museum of Art

Art collections from the 15th century up until today.

Excercishuset

A gymnasium that was built in 1867.

Jonsered Gardens

One of Sweden’s most inspiring parks.

The Göteborg Opera

A great river-side opera house.

Vattentornet in Slottsskogen city park

From here, you have a fantastic view of the city, the river and the sea.

The Rose Garden

Beautiful roses on display at the Garden society of Gothenburg.

Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet

What life used to be like in Gothenburg.

Skansen Lejonet

A historical spot with a great view over the city

Feskekôrka

A Mecca for seafood lovers.

New Älvsborg Fortress

One of Sweden's most well preserved forts.

Gunnebo House and Gardens

One of the finest 1700s establishments in northern Europe.

Göteborgs Spårvägsmuseum

The history of the city's trams and tramways.

Gustaf Adolfs Torg

A central square with many impressive buildings like the city hall.

The Rock Garden of the Garden Society

A rockery in the park managed by the Garden amateurs in Gothenburg.

Råda Manor

Råda Manor is a well-preserved estate with a fascinating heritage dating back to medieval times.

Göteborgs Remfabrik

Visit the uniquely well-preserved Textile Heritage Centre from the last century.

Bohus fortress

An over 700 year old fortress north of Gothenburg.

Växtrum i Lerum

Garden designers and residents create green oases in Lerum.

Nordic Watercolour museum

Exhibitions of the highest caliber in stunning surroundings.

Kronhuset

Here you will experience Gothenburg dating from the 1700s.

Nolhaga Slott

Historic manor surrounded by a beautiful park.

Nääs Slott

Nääs is Sweden's best preserved late 19th century enviroment.

Domkyrkan

The cathedral serves as a quiet oasis in the middle of the shopping district.

Masthuggskyrkan

From here you get an amazing view of the city.

Skansen Kronan

The old fortification offers a striking view of the city.

Christinae kyrka

Christinae kyrka is beautiful church located in the city centre.

Oscar II Fort

An old defense fortress built in the early 1900's.

Göteborgs fiskeauktion

See how fish is sold and purchased in high tempo.

Gothenburg Town Hall

One of the city's most famous buildings.

The Market Hall

A genuine and lively market hall with lots of tasty delicacies.

The Palm House

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

Carlsten fortress

At the top of the island of Marstrand lies this 300 year old fortress.

The Röhsska Museum

Museum of Design and Craft

Tjolöholms slott

A beautiful castle south of Gothenburg.

Vasakyrkan

An impressive church building in granite.

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Röda Sten Art Centre

Contemporary art, theatre, music and dance.

Trädgårdsföreningen

A beautiful garden located in the heart of the city.

Poseidon

A statue by Carl Milles and a famous landmark in Gothenburg.

Kortedala Museum

A two-bedroom apartment from the 1950s.

Radiomuseet

Welcome to a fascinating radio museum.
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