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A friendly city on the west coast of Sweden, home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and picturesque archipelago islands. What are you looking for? Exciting museums, lots of activities and a breathtaking archipelago.
Gothenburg is filled with flourishing gardens, historic sites and buildings, beautiful churches and magnificent museums where you can see works by world famous artists.
Here you can order our free annual guide to Gothenburg in English, German, French, Spanish and Swedish. Printed versions of the Gothenburg Guide and the official tourist map (in English, German and Swedish) are available for free in our web shop.
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.
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.
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.
Neighbourhoods in Gothenburg. Go beyond the city centre to find cosy areas with unique charm and style. Discover different neighbourhoods only a walk or short tram ride away from the central station.
Stroll around town and explore small indie shops, international stores and large malls. Gothenburg has an established fashion design scene and many local brands. The city has everything you need for a successful shopping spree, and a good cup of coffee is never far away.
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.
Explore the exciting pre-history, the 19th century life, the development of the modern industrial Gothenburg and the only exhibited Viking ship in Sweden, Äskekärrsskeppet. The museum is located in the historic East India Company building from the 18th century.
