What to see in Gothenburg

Street, City Quarter

Gothenburg'soldest surviving district Haga is now a place where people gather to sit in one of the many excellent cafés over coffee and the famous cinnamon snail. Such a siesta is called a fika in Sweden. The pedestrian area in Haga Nygata Street is lined with well-preserved houses in the characteristic landshövdingehus style. This is typical of the construction of the lower floor of the house in brick and the rest in wood. Previously Haga was…

Fortress, Lookout

The old and well-preserved fortification Skansen Kronan can be found on Risåsberget hill, which towers over the Haga district. Climb the three hundred steps and you'll get a unique view of the whole city of Gothenburg, especially at sunset. [btn "Cheap and recommended hotels in Gothenburg" https://www.booking.com/city/se/goteborg.cs.html?aid=2380460&label=p-goteborg-kronan] The fortress was built in 1698 to protect the city from Danish attacks…

Museum, Modern Building

The multifunctional and experiential centre Wolrd of Volvo can be found on the southern edge of the city centre. The joint project of Volvo Cars and Volvo Group is intended to be a place of meeting, education and entertainment. The building covers an area of 22,000m2 and is built in a typical Scandinavian style. It is an architectural gem inside and out. The main exhibition will mainly offer the history, present and future of Volvo cars,…

Fountain, Square

The statue of Poseidon is one of the most famous and important monuments in the whole of Gothenburg. It is located at the end of Avenyn Boulevard in Götaplatsen Square, which is slightly elevated above the rest of the city. The shared still life is then the subject of many photographs and postcards of Gothenburg. The statue of Poseidon, the god of the sea, was sculpted by Carl Millese and first unveiled in 1931. [btn "Cheap and recommended…

Lookout, Modern Building

The unmistakable Lilla Bommem building stands on the banks of the Göta ävl River in the city centre area of the same name. The building is commonly known by locals as Läppstiftet (The Lipstick), meaning lipstick. It earned this nickname because of its red and white colour and appearance. The building was built in 1989 by the developer Skanska. It has 22 floors, measures 86 metres and offers facilities for up to 1,000 workers in 32,000 m2 of…

Museum

Gothenburg's unique Maritiman Maritime Museum is located in the city centre on the waterfront of the Göta ävl. The museum collects over 15 military vessels, including the largest warship in Scandinavia, the destroyer Jagaren Småland. [btn "Cheap and recommended hotels in Gothenburg" https://www.booking.com/city/se/goteborg.cs.html?aid=2380460&label=p-goteborg-maritiman] All the vessels are accessible and you can tour them, including going…

Botanical garden

A visit to the tropical glass pavilion Palmhuset or Palm House will delight not only botany lovers. The 1,000 square metre pavilion is located in the heart of Trädgårdsföreningen Park in the centre of Gothenburg. It was built in 1878 in the style of the Crystal Palace in London and is still preserved in its original state. [btn "Cheap and recommended hotels in Gothenburg" https://www.booking.com/city/se/goteborg.cs.html?aid=2380460&label=p…

Market, Restaurant

For a culinary experience, head to Stora Saluhallen's largest indoor market, also known as The Market Hall. The Market Hall is home to over forty food shops from all over the world and several restaurants. Here you will find fresh fish, spices, coffee, cheese, fruit and other delicacies. If you get hungry, there is nothing easier than to sit down in one of the many restaurants and enjoy the fresh food right away. [btn "Cheap and recommended…

Market

Fish lovers must not miss the place called Feskekôrka. The fish market offers fresh fish and shellfish as well as dishes cooked from freshly caught catches. Feskekôrka literally means Fish Church. The market was given this name because of the building that resembles a church. In 2023, the entire building was renovated after being closed for a year. [btn "Cheap and recommended hotels in Gothenburg" https://www.booking.com/city/se/goteborg.cs…

Historic building

Gothenburg's oldest surviving houses, Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna, can be found in the very centre of the city. It dates back to 1654 and was built to store military uniforms and other military equipment. Today, Kronhuset is a centre for handicrafts such as chocolates, soaps, metalwork or ceramics. [btn "Cheap and recommended hotels in Gothenburg" https://www.booking.com/city/se/goteborg.cs.html?aid=2380460&label=p-goteborg-kronhuset] You…

Amusement park

One of the largest and most visited theme parks in Scandinavia is located in Gothenburg. Liseberg Park first opened its doors in 1923 and today attracts over 3 million visitors a year. [btn "Cheap and recommended hotels in Gothenburg" https://www.booking.com/city/se/goteborg.cs.html?aid=2380460&label=p-goteborg-liseberg] You'll find plenty of attractions here, including the world-renowned Balder wooden roller coaster. Attractions in Liseberg …

Park

The city's largest park, Slottsskogen, is located on the south-western border of the city and offers space for active recreation and relaxation. Wander the winding streets through manicured and wild greenery and visit the smaller zoos with moose, Goth ponies, Gute sheep and other Nordic animals. Part of the park is maintained in the English style, while the other is left to its wild origins, including native trees such as linden, maples,…

Mountain, Lookout, City Quarter

The small and inconspicuous Slottsberget mountain on the banks of the Göta älv river hides a picturesque backdrop with many old and historic houses of architectural value. At the end of the 19th century, employees of the local shipyard Lindholmens varv were allowed to build their houses on the mountain without urban planning. Thus, small wooden houses slowly began to form a small and now picturesque colony that is worth a walk. [btn "Cheap and…

Museum

An interesting place for aviation fans is the formerly secret underground bunker at the former airport north of the city. It houses both indoor and outdoor displays of military and aviation technology on just under 100,000 square metres. The bunker was built in the 1950s and is nestled 30 metres underground in the rock. During the Cold War, the bunker was considered one of the most highly classified defense facilities. You can admire…