Attractions in Gothenburg
In the list below, we present in-depth guides to various sights and attractions in Gothenburg. If you are staying over in Gothenburg, it is good to book your accommodation before you arrive in Gothenburg.
To experience in Gothenburg
Gothenburg has a history that stretches back 400 years. In 2023, we celebrated a somewhat belated 400-year anniversary because the city was founded in 1621. In the city you can visit the two defensive redoubts that were built at the end of the 17th century by Erik Dahlbergh, Skansen Kronan och Skansen Lejonet. If you wish to see Gothenburg from the water, an excursion is recommended Paddan boat tours or a archipelago cruise during the summer season.
In Gothenburg every year, in addition to the various sights, you can experience the following events: Way Out West, Göteborgsvarvet, Westpride and Gothia Cup. Gothenburg has a few parks you can visit and most are different museum. Some museums that stand out a little extra are the Museum of Natural History and the Maritime Museum. Other fun places to visit with the family are of course, Liseberg and Universeum.
Gothenburg's main street, which stretches from Kungsportsbron at Vallgraven in a southeasterly direction up to Götaplatsen. Here you will find many different shops and restaurants.
The amusement park in the middle of town with roller coasters and numerous other rides..
The Crown House was built in 1642-54 in the Dutch style. It is one of Gothenburg's oldest buildings. The house is today a bit sandwiched between other houses no more than 5 minutes from Gustav Adolfs torg.
In Gothenburg's sales halls you can shop for local goods and eat well. Since the end of the 19th century, it has been traded in the various market halls in Gothenburg.
Jubileumsparken with its bath and playgrounds for the children.
Skansen Kronan was built starting on 9 June 1687. Feel free to visit the historic fort.
In Gothenburg he stands at the top of the parade street Avenyn, Carl Mille's "Poseidon" was placed in the tub in 1931.
The fishing church in Gothenburg was already inaugurated in 1874. In the fishing church you can buy fish and eat good fish.
Since 1689, Skansen Lion has guarded Gothenburg.
Feel free to visit Barken Viking in the harbour. She is a four-masted barque from 1906.
Gustav II Adolf points down at the city of Gothenburg from his horse in the middle of Gustav Adolfs Torg. "here shall be the city.."
The opera house in Gothenburg was completed in 1994 and today you can see operas in the magnificent building by the water.
Visit the Röda Sten area under the Älvsborg Bridge. Culture, a red stone on the outside and restaurant in the building.
New Älvsborg Fortress has existed in the harbor entrance since the mid-17th century.
The theater was inaugurated on 15 September 1859 and you will find it in the middle of town.
The Port of Gothenburg has a long history in Gothenburg. Shipyards, industry and buildings.
The cathedral was inaugurated on 21 May 1815 and stands nicely in the middle of town on Kungsgatan.
The central station was inaugurated in 1858 and trains arrive and depart here.