Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a very friendly city located on the west coast of Sweden. Its pleasant layout, abundance of greenery and pretty old quarters make for a wonderful city break.

It’s good to walk around Gothenburg – most of the attractions, parks, museums and various shops, cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Be sure to take a walk through the oldest district of the city – Haga, you can easily spend the whole day here! Well-preserved wooden houses from the mid-17th century give a special charm to this area of the city; they now house countless cafes and shops.

Walk to the Skansen Kronan fortress, which towers over the city in the southern part of the Haga district: it offers beautiful views of the city, wonderful photos from the observation decks, and a small museum in the fortress itself.

Also not far from the Haga district is Slottskogen Park, beloved by local residents. Most of the park is green forests, and the three hills on which it is located offer beautiful views of the city.

Be sure to visit the Museum of Art, which displays a collection of world and Scandinavian art from the 14th century to the present day, the Röska Museum of Design and Applied Arts, and the Museum of World Culture.

Children will be delighted by the Universum Museum, where on seven floors you can visit an aquarium, see wild animals, take part in interesting adventures and complete various tasks and experiments.

One of the largest amusement parks, Liseberg, will be of interest to the whole family, with many roller coasters and other attractions; in addition, various concerts, exhibitions and fairs are constantly held in the park.

In the nearest suburb of Gothenburg there is a Volvo Museum, which covers the entire history of this car brand.

Gothenburg is rightly called the Swedish gastronomic capital. The city is famous for the freshest seafood and fish of the highest quality! You can sample excellent local cuisine in trendy restaurants and bars. Some restaurants are awarded Michelin stars. Many of Sweden’s top chefs began their careers in Gothenburg.

Don’t forget to visit the Fiskeshirke fish market: its building resembles a Gothic temple, and the name itself translates as “fish church”. Opened in 1874, this market is famous for the variety of fresh fish and seafood that you can buy here or try the dishes prepared from the same products, which are served in the restaurants in the market building. This city is a true paradise for foodies!

And if you leave the city for just an hour, the beautiful and mysterious world of the west coast archipelago will open up to you. From Gothenburg all the way to the border with Norway there are thousands and thousands of islands. Here you can take a break from the rhythm of the big city and enjoy nature, ride a boat or kayak, visit fishing villages or go on a safari for crabs and lobsters.