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Welcome to Gothenburg. A friendly city on the west coast of Sweden, home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and picturesque archipelago islands.
Gothenburg is filled with flourishing gardens, historic sites and buildings, beautiful churches and magnificent museums where you can see works by world famous artists.
Gothenburg has a lot to offer and sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the fun. But don’t worry! We have handpicked 10 must-dos that you simply can’t miss out on – even when you’re short on time.
Discover the lovely charm and tranquility of the Gothenburg archipelago and stay as close to the ocean as possible. From picturesque cottages near the quayside, to modern hotels with fantastic seafood restaurants.
Our Events Calendar is updated daily and is very popular! It presents a rich selection of events in and around Gothenburg. Use the filters below and let the Events Calendar help you to choose among the great variety of first-class events on the stages, arenas, parks and places of interest.
Gothenburg’s Official Visitor’s Guide – goteborg.com. Guide to travel, events, accommodation, food and activities in Gothenburg.
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. The city is encircled by rocky shoreline, deep forests, tranquil lakes and the surging sea to the west.
Gothenburg is an amazing summer city! Come here and explore idyllic archipelago islands, freshly caught seafood, salty swims and a vibrant atmosphere. Here you’ll find guides about everything from family activities, ice cream and swimming spots, to outdoor bars, events and sightseeing.
Gothenburg during the 18th century. During the 1700s Gothenburg grew into a huge city for the time: over 10,000 (!) inhabitants. The port’s importance grew and thanks to the Swedish East India Company, as well as exports of iron and wood, Gothenburg became a major trading and shipping town.
It’s easy to explore central Gothenburg on foot and there are plenty of fun to see and do. From the large market hall and shopping streets Kungsgatan, Vallgatan and Södra Larmgatan to cafés and sights. Many hotels are located here too, which makes it easy to stay right in the centre of things.
