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You may wonder how Gothenburg’s residents manage to stay so positive in winter when the sun goes down at 3pm, but Gothenburg is a vibrant hub. Visit Feskekorka (Fish Church) for seafood so fresh it’s worth the smell, or get a heavy dose of history at Skansen Kronan. Architecture buffs will be mesmerised by the city’s largest church, the Oscar Fredrik– a building almost as beautiful and well-dressed as the cool guys and gals filling the streets surrounding it.

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Gothenburg History

• Skansen Kronan – This hilltop fortification was built in the 1600s, served as a prison in the 1800s and today is home to a military museum.
• Haga – A picturesque city in the Gothenburg area with wooden houses from the 1800s.
• Crown House – Built in the 1600s, it served as home to the Swedish Parliament.
• Oscar Fredrik Church – Built in the late 1800s, this is the biggest and most well-decorated church around.
• Swedish Ship Götheborg – A reconstruction of the east Indiaman Götheborg from the mid 1700s.

Gothenburg Art & Culture

• Gothenburg Art Museum – Housed in an incredible building and home to a collection of Nordic art.
• Maritiman – The largest floating museum worldwide is made up of 19 ships of all sizes.
• Gothenburg City Museum – Recounts the history of Gothenburg from the very beginning until today.
• Universeum – This new museum focuses on the environment and includes an indoor rainforest and experiment workshop, among other exhibits.
• Museum of World Culture – A museum of anthropology and ethnography with regular events such as films, concerts and lectures.

Gothenburg Shopping

• Nodstan – One of Gothenburg’s malls offers wonderful shopping opportunities.
• Liseberg Park – This popular outdoor area includes a local street market.
• Antik Hallarna – This building started as a bank and today is home to antique dealers.
• Bohusslöjd – The place to find some of the best Swedish handicrafts.
• Hennes & Mauritz – Fashionable clothing store chain with trendy styles.

Gay & Lesbian Gothenburg

• Bee Bar – A friendly place to enjoy an evening with friends in Gothenburg.
• SLM Göteborg – An exclusive place for those with a passion for garments made out of leather.
• Greta – Named in honour of Greta Garbo, this is one of the main bars and restaurants in the city.
• Lollypop – A well-known place to go on Saturday nights.
• GaysStraight2Hell – A huge party event that meets on the first Saturday of each month.

Gothenburg Outdoor

• Slottsskogen – A well-known place for picnics and relaxing. The park includes a museum, observatory, mini golf course and a children’s zoo.
• Botaniska Trädgården – These botanical gardens were built in 1923 and were selected as the most beautiful garden in the country.
• Fish Market – The Feskekôrka, or Fish Church, is found by the canal close to the harbour.
• Trädgårdsföreningen – This picturesque garden is located in the centre of the city and features a wonderful collection of roses.
• Paddan – These boats run through the canals of Gothenburg in the harbour.

Gothenburg Sport

• The IFK Göteborg football team plays in the Gamla Ullevi Stadium.
• With more than 20,000 sailboats and yachts in the city, sailing is a popular activity in Gothenburg.
• For great floorball games, check out the Pixbo Wallenstam Innebandyklubb.
• The Lake Delsjön offers wonderful canoeing during the summer months.
• The Scandinavium is the place to go for exciting ice hockey games.

Gothenburg Events

Gothenburg Horse Show in February highlights the best in Scandinavian horse husbandry and training in an oh-so-exclusive environment.

If you’re looking for a weird and unusual book, head to the back catalogue Bokrean book fair in March. You won’t find Harry or Twilight here.

Hammarkullkarnevalen brings a little heat to the icy city with salsa dancers, fire breathers and Caribbean vibes filling the streets in May.

One of the largest performance art exhibitions in the world, Live Action Gothenburg sees the best and the weirdest modern artists perform for eager crowds each September.

Christmas Eve feasts and celebrations take place for Julafton. You won’t believe the lengths some people go to to decorate their homes!

When To Go

July is the warmest month, averaging about 18ºC (64ºF), and is the best time for hiking and mountain climbing.

November to March is winter and perfect for skiing, though you’ll probably want to get off the mountain before mid-afternoon when it gets dark.

Spring is a magical time to visit Gothenburg, with gardens shaking off their snowy shackles and flowers blooming.

Getting Around

Gothenburg boasts the largest light rail network in Scandinavia. It’s both fast and a good way to catch the scenery.

Cycling is a national pastime in Sweden, meaning bike paths are well-maintained.

Most of the major attractions of Gothenburg are very centralised, so you can reach them by foot.

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