Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg

A relaxed canal city known for seafood, with an archipelago nearby.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Gothenburg

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Haga district and its wooden houses, and climb up to the Skansen Kronan fortress.
  2. AfternoonTake the tram and ferry out to the car-free southern archipelago, like Vrångö or Styrsö.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the Linné district or at the fish church, Feskekôrka.

Day 2

Visit the Liseberg amusement park, or the Universeum science centre.

What to eat

A giant cinnamon bun in Haga and fresh shrimp sandwiches.

Local tips

Make the most of Gothenburg

Beat the crowds

Gothenburg is relaxed. The archipelago ferries are busy on summer weekends.

Best photo spot

The colourful houses of Haga, and the harbour at sunset.

Getting there

Trams run everywhere. Public ferries go to the archipelago islands.

Don't miss nearby

The car-free southern archipelago, reached by public ferry with a normal transit ticket.

Good to know

Try a giant cinnamon bun in Haga. The archipelago ferries are part of public transport.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Gothenburg

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Plan your visit

Getting to Gothenburg

Getting there

  • Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)19 km away
  • Aarhus205 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forFood, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySweden

Questions

Gothenburg: good to know

Is Gothenburg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like food and the coast. A relaxed canal city known for seafood, with an archipelago nearby.

How many days do you need in Gothenburg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?

You can visit all year. Gothenburg is relaxed. The archipelago ferries are busy on summer weekends.

How do you get to Gothenburg?

The nearest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), about 19 km away. Trams run everywhere. Public ferries go to the archipelago islands.

What is there to see near Gothenburg?

Nearby hidden places include Kullaberg (159 km), Helsingør (190 km) and Aarhus (203 km).

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