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The friendly city on the west coast of Sweden
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Art exhibitionSep13Body. Ideal, Gaze, FreedomThis spring, a major exhibition opens at the Gothenburg Museum of Art, exploring one of the greatest and most timeless themes in art history – the body.
Place:Gothenburg Museum of Art
Food festivalSep13Food Fest GothenburgDiscover flavors you have never tasted, in places you would never expect. Food Fest Gothenburg is a ten-day festival where the city’s gastronomy comes to life in unexpected settings.
Place:Göteborg
Independent design marketSep13à la London Design MarketUnique, independent, and sustainable design! When à la London takes over the Casino, you are treated to a bonanza of design, fashion, art, and interior decor from 150 designers. Plus workshops, vintage, and a café. Free admission!
Place:Packhusplatsen Casinot
Opera in three actsSep16La TraviataHappiness is always just out of reach in Verdi’s immortal classic. Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play ‘La Dame aux Camélias’ by Alexandre Dumas fils.
Place:The Göteborg Opera
Literary festivalSep24Gothenburg Book Fair 2026Every September, the Gothenburg Book Fair returns to the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, transforming it into the Nordic region’s largest meeting place for literature, knowledge and culture.
Place:The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
Autumn in Gothenburg
Discover Gothenburg as the city shifts into autumn colours. "Fika" at cosy cafés, enjoy world-class culture, seasonal food and beautiful parks, or head to the archipelago for crisp sea air and peaceful island walks.
Gothenburg archipelago
Discover The Gothenburg archipelago, a place for both tranquillity and activities, all year round.

Embrace the unique Gothenburg vibe
Famous for Volvo, magical archipelago islands and world class seafood, Gothenburg is the largest non-capital in the Nordics and located on the beautiful west coast of Sweden.
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Discover the different areas in Gothenburg – all with their own unique charm and vibe. You'll find them a walk or short tram ride from the city centre, waiting for you to come and explore!
Amazing bars, cafes and restaurants
Fresh seafood from the nearby sea, Scandinavia's finest craft beer, and the world's most famous cinnamon bun.
Sights & Attractions
Gothenburg is filled with historic sites, majestic archipelago scenery and family-friendly museums.
Day trips
Explore the picturesque archipelago islands, visit the region’s beautiful castles, or hike along the scenic trails.
Happening today
41 events
There’s always something going on in Gothenburg. In our popular events calendar, you'll find a great variety of events on the city’s stages, arenas and parks.
Photo exhibitionTodayPlace:Göteborg Natural History Museum
Exhibition of original Elvis memorabiliaTodayPlace:KockMalin


Shopping in Gothenburg
An established fashion design scene and many local brands define Gothenburg as a shopping city.