Experience Gothenburg and the Westcoast

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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.