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Overview

Gregarious, chilled-out Gothenburg (Göteborg) is the quintessential 'second city': understatedly hip and unexpectedly vibrant. Neoclassical architecture lines its tram-rattled streets, locals sun themselves beside canals, and there's always an interesting cultural or social event going on.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Röda Sten Konsthall

    Gothenburg

    Occupying a defunct power station beside Älvsborgs bridge, Röda Sten Konsthall's four floors serve up edgy, contemporary exhibitions showcasing both…

  • Konstmuseum

    Gothenburg

    Home to Gothenburg’s premier art collection, Konstmuseum traverses the Renaissance to the present day, with works by the French impressionists, Rubens,…

  • Universeum

    Gothenburg

    In what is arguably the best museum for kids in Sweden, you find yourself in the midst of a humid rainforest, complete with trickling water, tropical…

  • GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN - DECEMBER 17, 2015: Main entrance of Liseberg park with Christmas decoration. It is one of most visited amusement parks in Scandinavia and most famous Christmas Market of Sweden.

    Liseberg

    Gothenburg

    The attractions of Liseberg, Scandinavia's largest amusement park, are many and varied. Adrenalin blasts include the venerable wooden roller coaster…

  • A sunny day at the wonderful park Gothenburg garden society,Trädgårdsföreningen.

    Trädgårdsföreningen

    Gothenburg

    Laid out in 1842, the lush Trädgårdsföreningen is a large protected area off Nya Allén. Full of flowers and tiny cafes, it’s popular for lunchtime…

  • Mölndals Stadsmuseum

    Gothenburg

    Located in an old police station, this museum is like a vast warehouse, with a 10,000-strong collection of mainly 20th-century local nostalgia, ranging…

  • Sjöfartsmuseet

    Gothenburg

    Sjöfartsmuseet focuses on the city's maritime history through an entertaining collection of maps, model ships, recreated sailors' quarters, and period…

  • Röhsska Museet

    Gothenburg

    This art and design museum is currently closed, awaiting various decisions about how it's run. At the time of research its future was still unclear; check…

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