Experience Gothenburg

Friendly and laid-back, Gothenburg has the hip up-and-coming neighbourhoods, Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant cultural mix you’d expect in a much bigger city – as well as a world-class craft beer scene and some of the best seafood restaurants in Sweden.

If you’re looking for things to do in Gothenburg, you’ll be spoiled for choice!

Did you know?

• Gothenburg has been ranked as the world’s most sustainable city for the last six years running, according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDSI).
  
  

• Volvo Cars was founded in Gothenburg in 1927.
  
  

• Many of Gothenburg’s iconic blue trams are named after famous Gothenburg citizens.
  
  

Situated on Sweden’s scenic west coast, Gothenburg exudes an open, entrepreneurial spirit with a sustainability ethos that runs through the city’s sights and attractions. Founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf, Sweden’s second city soon established itself as a commercial fishing and shipbuilding hub, and later as a leader in transport innovation. Gothenburg is the birthplace of Volvo Cars and home to the World of Volvo, a brand new experience centre where you can explore, among other things, a unique collection of heritage vehicles. The city continues to be fiercely proud of its fishing heritage and there’s no better place to enjoy high-quality, locally sourced seafood than in one of Gothenburg’s many fish restaurants.

No matter when you visit, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Gothenburg, whether you’re here on a city break or about to embark on your West Coast adventure.