Gothenburg

With a unique mix of opera, contemporary dance, musicals and concerts, the Göteborg Opera is profiled as a modern and innovative opera house. You will be entertained by famous actors, directors, soloists and conductors from around the world, and see productions that attract international attention.

Welcome to one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe with a strong emphasis on horticulture. Here you will find 16, 000 different species in the greenhouses and beautifully arranged garden rooms. This is the perfect place to experience the change of seasons which are typical for Sweden. Every season has its own setting within the Gothenburg botanical gardens. On site there is also a shop, café and a full service restaurant.

Liseberg is the largest amusement park in Scandinavia. With around forty rides and attractions, there is something for everyone – young and old. The park also hosts popular concerts on the main stage throughout the summer months. The Christmas market is a long-running cosy holiday favourite with market stalls, arts and crafts and traditional sweets and food.

The Museum of Gothenburg’s exhibitions tell the story of 12,000 years of history, explore the city of today and take a look into the future. You’ll find the museum in the unique setting of the Swedish East India Company building from the 1750s. They offer guided city walks, lectures and other activities. The Children’s Museum has all sorts of activities for children aged 0-5.

Scandinavia's largest science centre features seven floors of animals, experiments and challenges for the whole family. The aquariums are some of the largest in Europe, hosting exciting exhibitions and an indoor rainforest all year round – right in the middle of Gothenburg.

Built in 1874, the indoor fish market hall Feskekôrka, actually looks like a Neo-Gothic church, but is a paradise for seafood-lovers. Besides a market place, they also offer several lunch restaurants and takeaway shops that serves all kinds of fish and seafood. It is conveniently located in the city centre and popular among locals and tourists alike.

Temporary exhibitions about the world around us are combined with workshops, events, talks and more at The Museum of World Culture. The building was designed by London-based architects Cécile Brisac and Edgar Gonzales and the museum has one star in the Michelin Green Guide. In addition, a playful exhibition is featured that invites children and adults to explore and experience together.

The Garden Society of Gothenburg (Trädgårdsföreningen) is considered to be among the best preserved 19th century parks in Europe. Stroll around, take a break and enjoy the peace and quiet in the middle of the city, just a stone's throw from the central station. For the children there is a very popular playground with swings, slides and winding paths.

Towering over the Haga neighbourhood, in central Gothenburg's southern part, you can find one of the city's two remaining forts. It was built in 1698 to protect Gothenburg from possible Danish attacks, which fortunately never happened. Although, there is no access inside of the fort it is worth your time since the view over the city is spectacular from the hill where it is beautifully located.

Enjoy an exciting train ride along the streets of Gothenburg while exploring unique quarters, historic buildings and interesting sights. The onboard guide will tell you more about the city and the different sights along the journey. Choose to join the entire tour or try the hop-on-hop-off ticket.

Step on board on a boat for a trip to Gothenburg’s most westerly outpost – the lighthouse Vinga. The beautiful island offers a unique natural setting with fantastic waters for swimming. The Swedish singer and composer Evert Taube grew up here when his father was the lighthouse-keeper from 1890 onward. Today, their house is a museum and you can join a guided tour for a fascinating glimpse into early 19th century life.

Gothenburg City Theatre is Sweden's oldest of its kind and one of the country's largest dramatical theatres. The repertoire includes classical, contemporary and foreign plays and performances. The lobby bar Foajébaren is a popular pre-theatre meeting place.

The Ringlinien Vingtage Tram runs during summer and winter, allowing visitors to experience the city on-board on a vintage tram from between 1900–1960. The tramline runs a service from the central station to Liseberg amusement park. Fun for both adults and kids alike.

The main boulevard Kungsportsavenyn is not only a center for entertainment, but this upscale neighborhood also offers exclusive boutiques and clothing stores. Kungsportsavenyn, or simply Avenyn, stretches from the Kungsportsbron bridge by the Moat to Götaplatsen situated near the Museum of Art, the City Theatre, the Concert Hall and the Poseidon statue. Avenyn is lined with shops, cosy cafés, renowned restaurants and popular bars. It gets extra lively here in the summer when holidaymakers enjoy the bar and restaurant life, spilling onto the terraces, giving the atmosphere a very electric yet relaxing feel.

This 1914 church is a well-known sea navigation landmark in Gothenburg and a great example of the National Romantic style as designed by the famous architect, Sigfrid Ericsson. Around 90,000 tourists visit the church every year with its' splendid viewpoint, allowing the church and the parish to welcome and engage with visitors who are looking for a very local experience.

This area has a long history of shipbuilding, and as late as the 1970's it was home to some of the world's largest shipyards. Today, the old shipyard located by the Eriksberg and Lindholmen quays is a new residential area with restaurants, theaters and cafés, and it is well worth the stop for a coffee or an ice cream with a river view.