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…
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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…
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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…
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