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Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborg) is Sweden's second largest city with 570,000 inhabitants, and about 1 million in the metropolitan area. The city lies on Sweden's west coast, at the outlet of the Göta river. Gothenburg is Sweden's largest industrial city with companies such as the Volvo Group and Volvo Cars, as well as Scandinavia's largest port. While the port and factories employ fewer people, the city prides itself in hosting numerous national and international sporting and music events such as Gothia Cup, Partille Cup and Way out West. Gothenburg also has the Sweden's largest amusement park, Liseberg.

Statue of King Gustav II Adolf, who founded the city

Gothenburg is a fairly green city with parks and a large river bisecting the city. Built after being founded by royal decree in 1621 it was modeled after Dutch city style, with plenty of canals. Gothenburg has many humorous nicknames that allude to its canals such as "little London", "little Amsterdam", and "little Venice". Early on Gothenburg was famous for its port and trade and has prominently hosted the Swedish East-India Company. Due to its historically industrial character Gothenburg has had strong working class associations, being known for its friendly yet brusque "goa gubbar". This together with its large port has given rise to the moniker "Marseille of the North".

Today, with over 50,000 students in the city and two major universities it has a young side with plenty of bars and night-clubs. Gothenburg has a reputation for being very friendly place, and more welcoming than Stockholm, the Swedish capital.

Gothenburg is at the mouth of the river Göta älv. Lödöse, some upstream from Gothenburg was one of the largest cities in Sweden during the middle ages, and is considered a precursor of Gothenburg. During the middle ages the mouth of Göta älv was controlled by Sweden, while Bohuslän immediately north of it was Norwegian and Halland to its immediate south was Danish. The area thus became a tripoint of the three kingdoms. In order to consolidate Swedish control of the area, Älvsborgs fortress was constructed near modern day Gothenburg. Several failed attempts were also made to build a city in the area.

The modern city of Gothenburg was built in 1621 by the Swedish king Gustav II Adolf. During the 17th century Sweden conquered Bohuslän and Halland, thus making Gothenburg the center of an expanded western Sweden. During this era the older Danish Älvsborg fortress was demolished. It was replaced by a new castle, ingeniously called New Älvsborg fortress, on an island in the mouth of the river. Gothenburg eventually became a major gateway into Sweden, and one of the busiest ports in the Nordic countries. As the largest port in Sweden Gothenburg became the seat of the Swedish East India Company in the 18th century, and a hub for American emigration in the 19th century. During this era the city also became heavily industrialized, particularly as a center for the Swedish shipbuilding industry. Its large port, strong trade community and proximity to Marstrand meant the city had a large Jewish and international community, with the first Jewish association forming before that of Stockholm.

With rising competition from foreign ship yards in the 1900s, many of the dry docks closed down in the 1970s. Much of the inner harbor area has changed from industrial ship building to high technology and education, representative of the general change in the city. Today Gothenburg has international sporting events, concerts, and conventions. Being an industrial center, Gothenburg has been politically dominated by the left-wing Social Democrats for many years. Landshövdingehus on Klamparegatan around year 1900. All of this was demolished in the 1960s. Picture from Gothenburg Museum of History In the 1960s with Sweden investing heavily in affordable housing with Miljonprogrammet large parts of the working class town was demolished. Much like parts of Södermalm in Stockholm, Masthugget was an entire district comprised nearly exclusively of small red-painted wooden houses, some of which had stone-laid ground floors, so called Landhövdingehus. Today such houses can only be found at Gathenhielmska kulturreservatet by Stigbergstorget in Majorna, as well as on some of the islands in the Gothenburg archipelago. Gothenburg is famous for its Landshövdingehus of which more upscale housing remains in Haga, Gårda and Majorna.

The "Guest Harbour" with the famous office building Lilla Bommen 1, jokingly referred to as the Lipstick building, in the background

The working-class history is easily visible, for example in the harbor area, especially on the northern riverfront of Hisingen and north of the city center on the southern riverfront in Gullbergsvass. Before the 1970s there were few fashion houses or posher cafeterias, but that has changed.

The Gothenburg dialect is associated with cheerfulness and witty, if pun-laden humour, with many humorists classically from Gothenburg, often of the "goa gubbar" (lit. "good guys") stereotype, working class and somewhat fat. The connection to Britain has been said to be behind the high frequency of the male given name Glenn.

Like Marseille in France there is some animosity towards the capital, with those who move there sometimes being called "traitors".

Like most of southern and coastal Sweden, the city is best visited during springtime as well as in the summer. The climate is temperate with mild winters and warm, but not hot summers. Because it is located on the west coast by the sea the climate is milder and rainier in the winter than Stockholm, but comparable to Copenhagen. Snow is not a given in winter, for real Scandinavian winter, visit Dalarna or Norrland.

In other words, May to September tend to have the most comfortable weather. From Midsummer to the end of July, many inhabitants leave the city, and some venues close for summer, making the city more dominated by tourists.

Kungsportsplatsen Tourist Office, Kungsportsplatsen 2 (About ten minutes walk from Nordstan, +46313684200. M–F 09:30–18:00 Sa 10:00–15:00.
Nordstan Tourist Office, Nordstadstorget (Next to the central train station, +46313684200. M–F 10:00–20:00 Sa, Su 10:00–18:00.

Gothenburg offers the Gothenburg City Card, which allows entry into many tourist attractions, grand houses, museums as well as offering free travel on trams and buses and free parking. Among attractions covered are Ringlinien vintage train, admission to Liseberg, Universeum, free travel with Paddan boat, boat trip to New Älvsborg Fortress, guided tour by bus, Museum of World Culture, Gothenburg Natural History Museum, Gothenburg City Museum, Gothenburg Art Museum, Röhsska Museum, Maritime Museum Aquarium, Medical History Museum, the Sports Museum, Maritiman, Casino Cosmopol, Gothenburgs utkiken, Guided tour of Gunnebo House, the Garden Society of Gothenburg, Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden, Röda Sten, Stinsen Sightseeing, Aeroseum, Volvo Museum, Mölndals Museum. This card is available to people's mobile phones, making it not only cost-effective and convenient.

In case official tourist information is unavailable, Gothenburgers are usually more than willing to help.

Kungsportsplatsen Tourist Office, Kungsportsplatsen 2 (About ten minutes walk from Nordstan, +46313684200. M–F 09:30–18:00 Sa 10:00–15:00.

Nordstan Tourist Office, Nordstadstorget (Next to the central train station, +46313684200. M–F 10:00–20:00 Sa, Su 10:00–18:00.

Gothenburg Cathedral, Västra Hamngatan. Built in 1815.
Christinae Church, Norra Hamngatan. Built in 1748.
Crown House, Postgatan. Built in 1643-1655, and briefly home of the Swedish Parliament. It houses Göteborgs Musik, and the surrounding buildings are now cafes and crafts workshops. It is Gothenburg’s oldest still-standing non-religious building.
Feskekörka, Rosenlundsgatan. Tu-F 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00. The indoor Fish Market, called "Feskekörka" (Fish Church) because of the shape of the building and Gothenburgers mythical devotion to fish, is by the canal near the harbor.
Guldhedstornet, Dr. Sven Johanssons backe 1, +46 31 - 82 00 09. May till October. At 130 meters above sea-level this is the highest point and the highest café in Gothenburg. Sitting inside with a panorama view, or outside on the balcony, you get a view of the downtown, the old and new harbors, the Göta Älv River, the sea (Kattegat), the archipelago, the suburbs and the hilly, forested areas surrounding the city.
Haga. A city district with picturesque wooden houses from the 19th century. Don't forget to explore the more bohemian Långgatan streets (Första, Andra, Tredje and Fjärde Långgatan) nearby.
Oscar Fredrik Church, Värmlandsgatan. The largest and most well decorated church. Built 1893.
Skansen Kronan. A hilltop fortification, southwest of the city center, built in the 17th century. In the 19th century it served as a prison, and now houses a military museum. Its twin Skansen Lejonet (Lion Keep) unfortunately finds itself in the middle of a railroad and industrial area but guided tours are held the first and third Sunday of every month.
Skanskaskrapan, Lilla Bommen, +46 31156147. Jul-Aug: daily 11:00-16:00 (lift goes several times per hour); rest of the year: M-F 11:00-15:00 (lift goes every hour). Informally called "the lipstick" by the local, it features a viewing platform at 86 metres, which offers great views over the city. 40 kr, children 5-15 years: 20 kr, family: 100 kr.

Gothenburg Cathedral, Västra Hamngatan. Built in 1815.

Christinae Church, Norra Hamngatan. Built in 1748.

Crown House, Postgatan. Built in 1643-1655, and briefly home of the Swedish Parliament. It houses Göteborgs Musik, and the surrounding buildings are now cafes and crafts workshops. It is Gothenburg’s oldest still-standing non-religious building.

Feskekörka, Rosenlundsgatan. Tu-F 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00. The indoor Fish Market, called "Feskekörka" (Fish Church) because of the shape of the building and Gothenburgers mythical devotion to fish, is by the canal near the harbor.

Guldhedstornet, Dr. Sven Johanssons backe 1, +46 31 - 82 00 09. May till October. At 130 meters above sea-level this is the highest point and the highest café in Gothenburg. Sitting inside with a panorama view, or outside on the balcony, you get a view of the downtown, the old and new harbors, the Göta Älv River, the sea (Kattegat), the archipelago, the suburbs and the hilly, forested areas surrounding the city.

Haga. A city district with picturesque wooden houses from the 19th century. Don't forget to explore the more bohemian Långgatan streets (Första, Andra, Tredje and Fjärde Långgatan) nearby.

Oscar Fredrik Church, Värmlandsgatan. The largest and most well decorated church. Built 1893.

Skansen Kronan. A hilltop fortification, southwest of the city center, built in the 17th century. In the 19th century it served as a prison, and now houses a military museum. Its twin Skansen Lejonet (Lion Keep) unfortunately finds itself in the middle of a railroad and industrial area but guided tours are held the first and third Sunday of every month.

Skanskaskrapan, Lilla Bommen, +46 31156147. Jul-Aug: daily 11:00-16:00 (lift goes several times per hour); rest of the year: M-F 11:00-15:00 (lift goes every hour). Informally called "the lipstick" by the local, it features a viewing platform at 86 metres, which offers great views over the city. 40 kr, children 5-15 years: 20 kr, family: 100 kr.

Aeroseum, Holmvägen 100. At Säve Depå, is an aircraft museum in a former military under ground Air Force base. It's located on the Hisingen bypass (Hisingeleden), at the opposite side of the airstrip to Gothenburg City Airport. Also home of the annual Göteborg Aero Show and other events.
Gothenburg Art Museum, Götaplatsen, +46 31 368 35 00. Housed in a magnificent edifice flanked by the theater and concert hall, it features a world-class collection of Nordic art (40 kr, people up to 25 years free). The adjacent Hasselblad Center periodically holds public exhibitions. The Art Hall (free entrance) features contemporary art.
Gothenburg City Museum, Norra Hamngatan 12, +46 31-368 36 00. Covers the history of the city and region from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on the 19th-century Swedish East India Company, which was once housed in the building. 40 kr, people under 25 free.
KA 4 Museum and the Fort of Oskar II. Irregular opening hours. A museum at the former Coast Artillery Regiment at Käringberget.
Maritiman. Packhuskajen 8½. "The world's biggest floating museum of ships" consists of 19 boats of all sizes. The biggest attraction is the former military destroyer Småland. 100 kr, children (5-15) 50 kr, family 270 kr, students & senior citizens 70 kr.
Maritime Museum and Aquarium, Karl Johansgatan 1-3 (Stigbergstorget, Majorna, +46 31-368 35 50. Explains the maritime history of Gothenburg, West Sweden and of the fishing industry; has models of sailing ships. There is a lookout, in pillar of the "Seamans wife", just by the museum where you can view the harbour.
Gothenburg Natural History Museum, Slottsskogen (Linnéplatsen), +46 10441 44 00. Tu-Su 11:00-17:00. The oldest museum in Gothenburg includes a stuffed blue whale and is situated in Slottsskogen. 40 kr, under 25 years free.
Swedish Ship Götheborg, Pir Fyra 2, +46 31-779 34 50. A reconstruction of the mid-18th century east indiaman Götheborg. 120 kr.
Volvo Museum, Arendal Skans (Hisingen), +46 31 664814. Tu-F 10:00-17:00; Sa Su 11:00-16:00; public holidays: closed. Yes of course, in the home town of Volvo you can view the past and present models of the Swedish car. 60 kr, children 6-12 years 25 kr, children below the age of 6 free, family 120 kr.
Museum of World Culture, Södra Vägen 54 (Liseberg). Tu Th F 12-:00-17:00; W 12:00-20:00, Sa Su 11:00-17:0. A cultural counterpart to the science-oriented Universeum, it's a museum of ethnography and anthropology, with a thoroughly contemporary approach. There are regular special events such as concerts, films, and lectures. Free entrance to some of the museum's exhibits. 40 kr (annual pass), free for people under the age of 19 years.
The Röhsska Museum, Vasagatan 37-39. The national museum of Swedish design and applied art. Closed due to renovation until spring 2019.
Gothenburg Radio Museum, Anders Carlssons gata 2 (Götaverkens industriområde, +46 31-779 21 01.
Röda Sten, Röda Sten 1 (Tram 3 or 9 to Vagnhallen Majorna, then walk, +46 31-12 08 16. Tu-Su 12:00-17:00; W 12:00-19:00. Edgy art hall in an old industrial furnace station covered in graffiti. 40 kr/20 kr/free.
Universeum, Södra Vägen 50 (Liseberg), +46 31-335 64 50. A new museum focusing on the environment with an indoor rainforest, experiment workshop, etc. Adult 175 kr, under 3 years free, 3-16 years 120 kr, family 545 kr.

Botanical Garden in June

Aeroseum, Holmvägen 100. At Säve Depå, is an aircraft museum in a former military under ground Air Force base. It's located on the Hisingen bypass (Hisingeleden), at the opposite side of the airstrip to Gothenburg City Airport. Also home of the annual Göteborg Aero Show and other events.

Gothenburg Art Museum, Götaplatsen, +46 31 368 35 00. Housed in a magnificent edifice flanked by the theater and concert hall, it features a world-class collection of Nordic art (40 kr, people up to 25 years free). The adjacent Hasselblad Center periodically holds public exhibitions. The Art Hall (free entrance) features contemporary art.

Gothenburg City Museum, Norra Hamngatan 12, +46 31-368 36 00. Covers the history of the city and region from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on the 19th-century Swedish East India Company, which was once housed in the building. 40 kr, people under 25 free.

KA 4 Museum and the Fort of Oskar II. Irregular opening hours. A museum at the former Coast Artillery Regiment at Käringberget.

Maritiman. Packhuskajen 8½. "The world's biggest floating museum of ships" consists of 19 boats of all sizes. The biggest attraction is the former military destroyer Småland. 100 kr, children (5-15) 50 kr, family 270 kr, students & senior citizens 70 kr.

Maritime Museum and Aquarium, Karl Johansgatan 1-3 (Stigbergstorget, Majorna, +46 31-368 35 50. Explains the maritime history of Gothenburg, West Sweden and of the fishing industry; has models of sailing ships. There is a lookout, in pillar of the "Seamans wife", just by the museum where you can view the harbour.

Gothenburg Natural History Museum, Slottsskogen (Linnéplatsen), +46 10441 44 00. Tu-Su 11:00-17:00. The oldest museum in Gothenburg includes a stuffed blue whale and is situated in Slottsskogen. 40 kr, under 25 years free.

Swedish Ship Götheborg, Pir Fyra 2, +46 31-779 34 50. A reconstruction of the mid-18th century east indiaman Götheborg. 120 kr.

Volvo Museum, Arendal Skans (Hisingen), +46 31 664814. Tu-F 10:00-17:00; Sa Su 11:00-16:00; public holidays: closed. Yes of course, in the home town of Volvo you can view the past and present models of the Swedish car. 60 kr, children 6-12 years 25 kr, children below the age of 6 free, family 120 kr.

Museum of World Culture, Södra Vägen 54 (Liseberg). Tu Th F 12-:00-17:00; W 12:00-20:00, Sa Su 11:00-17:0. A cultural counterpart to the science-oriented Universeum, it's a museum of ethnography and anthropology, with a thoroughly contemporary approach. There are regular special events such as concerts, films, and lectures. Free entrance to some of the museum's exhibits. 40 kr (annual pass), free for people under the age of 19 years.

The Röhsska Museum, Vasagatan 37-39. The national museum of Swedish design and applied art. Closed due to renovation until spring 2019.

Gothenburg Radio Museum, Anders Carlssons gata 2 (Götaverkens industriområde, +46 31-779 21 01.

Röda Sten, Röda Sten 1 (Tram 3 or 9 to Vagnhallen Majorna, then walk, +46 31-12 08 16. Tu-Su 12:00-17:00; W 12:00-19:00. Edgy art hall in an old industrial furnace station covered in graffiti. 40 kr/20 kr/free.

Universeum, Södra Vägen 50 (Liseberg), +46 31-335 64 50. A new museum focusing on the environment with an indoor rainforest, experiment workshop, etc. Adult 175 kr, under 3 years free, 3-16 years 120 kr, family 545 kr.

Botaniska Trädgården, Carl Skottbergs gata 22, +46 31 741 11 00. 9AM-sundown. Built in 1923, the botanical gardens has an area of 175 hectares and was selected as the most beautiful garden in Sweden in 2003. It contains a rock garden, arboretum and green houses, along with a restaurant and café. Don't miss the rare Easter Island tree. Free entrance, except for the greenhouse.
Slottsskogen. A big English garden close to the Botanical Garden and a popular spot for relaxing and picnics. Within the park you'll find the Museum of nature history, an observatory, a mini golf course, and a child zoo. In the zoo, you can also pay a visit to the quintessential Swedish animal: the älg, also known as moose. Slottskogen is famed for its valley with over 60 kinds of Azalea that blooms during early summer. The museum and the zoo don`t have an entry fee. Slottskogen can be very crowded with people going for a barbecue in Summer. On the night before the 1st of May, there is usually a big bonfire in the park, which is worth watching.
Trädgårdsföreningen. A picturesque garden in the city centre with a very nice collection of roses awarded with three stars in the Guide Michelin. No entrance fee during off season, otherwise 20 kr.

Botaniska Trädgården, Carl Skottbergs gata 22, +46 31 741 11 00. 9AM-sundown. Built in 1923, the botanical gardens has an area of 175 hectares and was selected as the most beautiful garden in Sweden in 2003. It contains a rock garden, arboretum and green houses, along with a restaurant and café. Don't miss the rare Easter Island tree. Free entrance, except for the greenhouse.

Slottsskogen. A big English garden close to the Botanical Garden and a popular spot for relaxing and picnics. Within the park you'll find the Museum of nature history, an observatory, a mini golf course, and a child zoo. In the zoo, you can also pay a visit to the quintessential Swedish animal: the älg, also known as moose. Slottskogen is famed for its valley with over 60 kinds of Azalea that blooms during early summer. The museum and the zoo don`t have an entry fee. Slottskogen can be very crowded with people going for a barbecue in Summer. On the night before the 1st of May, there is usually a big bonfire in the park, which is worth watching.

Trädgårdsföreningen. A picturesque garden in the city centre with a very nice collection of roses awarded with three stars in the Guide Michelin. No entrance fee during off season, otherwise 20 kr.

Liseberg. The biggest amusement park in all of Scandinavia, with lots of different rides for all ages. Be sure to try Balder, the wooden roller-coaster. Liseberg is the number one attraction, by number of visitors, in Sweden.
Paddan, Kungsportsplatsen. The tourist boats run in the city canals and in the harbour.
Delsjön Canoeing, Alfred Gärdes väg 110 (Only 6 km South East of the city center. In summer, you can go canoeing in or walking around the lake Delsjön. It can be a good way to experience nature.
Lisebergslinjen. A vintage tram line that runs during summer from the central station to Liseberg. Adults 20 kr, children 10 kr, small children free..
Börjessons. Does tourist boat tours in the archipelago every day in the summer and is very popular.
Southern Archipelago. For a low price one can visit the islands in the southern archipelago with regular passenger boats. These islands are car free and very picturesque. The boats go from the tram stop "Saltholmen". It is difficult to park there. Tram tickets are valid on the boat too.
Charter a Sailing Yacht sBoats.com or yachtbooker.com give you independent information on how to find a yacht charter in Gothenburg.

Göteborgs konserthus, Götaplatsen, +46 31-726 53 10. The concert hall is home of the Göteborgs Symfoniker (Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra) which is the National Orchestra of Sweden and offers regular concerts there.
Göteborg Stadsteater, Götaplatsen 4, +46 31-7087100.
GöteborgsOperan, Christina Nilssons Gata, +46 31 - 10 80 00. By Lilla Bommen is the modern opera house of Gothenburg where great operas are performed regularly.
Lorensbergsteatern, Berzeliigatan 4.

Göteborgs konserthus, Götaplatsen, +46 31-726 53 10. The concert hall is home of the Göteborgs Symfoniker (Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra) which is the National Orchestra of Sweden and offers regular concerts there.

Göteborg Stadsteater, Götaplatsen 4, +46 31-7087100.

GöteborgsOperan, Christina Nilssons Gata, +46 31 - 10 80 00. By Lilla Bommen is the modern opera house of Gothenburg where great operas are performed regularly.

Lorensbergsteatern, Berzeliigatan 4.

The Cortège. Every year students from Chalmers University organize the carnival parade on Walpurgis Night (30 April). The parade starts at Gibraltargatan next to the campus, proceeds via Läraregatan, Viktor Rydbergsgatan, Kungsportsavenyn, Vasagatan, Aschebergsgatan back to the campus and takes about 2 hours. During about a week before the parade, the students construct the different vehicles on campus next to Gibraltargatan. Free.
Every year in February, the town is invaded by cinema buffs for the annual Gothenburg Film Festival. The festival, which is growing every year, is now one of the major Scandinavian movie festivals.
Julstaden (the Christmas celebration), takes place in December. The city centre is filled with Christmas lights and various activities. The event has become a popular tourist attraction.
Gothenburg Culture Festival (Kulturkalaset) takes place annually in August. City-festival featuring musical performances, a wide array of foreign food booths and lots and lots of beer. Massive public drunkenness and under-aged intoxication has made the city council consider to cancel the whole thing. If you stay off the absolute city-centre like the Avenue (Avenyn) you may find interesting parties and activities though.
Volvo Rendezvous for Owners & Members (VROM) — an annual meeting for Volvo enthusiasts.
Gothenburg's Pride festival is West Pride.
Göteborg Aero Show — Sweden's major annual air show, attracting tens of thousands spectators every year.
Way Out West — a yearly music festival held in Slottskogen, usually in August.
Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art (GIBCA). It's held every second year usually in November, the next one will be in 2019.

The Cortège. Every year students from Chalmers University organize the carnival parade on Walpurgis Night (30 April). The parade starts at Gibraltargatan next to the campus, proceeds via Läraregatan, Viktor Rydbergsgatan, Kungsportsavenyn, Vasagatan, Aschebergsgatan back to the campus and takes about 2 hours. During about a week before the parade, the students construct the different vehicles on campus next to Gibraltargatan. Free.

Every year in February, the town is invaded by cinema buffs for the annual Gothenburg Film Festival. The festival, which is growing every year, is now one of the major Scandinavian movie festivals.

Julstaden (the [[Christmas Markets|Christmas celebration]]), takes place in December. The city centre is filled with Christmas lights and various activities. The event has become a popular tourist attraction.

Gothenburg Culture Festival (Kulturkalaset) takes place annually in August. City-festival featuring musical performances, a wide array of foreign food booths and lots and lots of beer. Massive public drunkenness and under-aged intoxication has made the city council consider to cancel the whole thing. If you stay off the absolute city-centre like the Avenue (Avenyn) you may find interesting parties and activities though.

Volvo Rendezvous for Owners & Members (VROM) — an annual meeting for Volvo enthusiasts.

Gothenburg's Pride festival is West Pride.

Göteborg Aero Show — Sweden's major annual air show, attracting tens of thousands spectators every year.

Way Out West — a yearly music festival held in Slottskogen, usually in August.

Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art (GIBCA). It's held every second year usually in November, the next one will be in 2019.

Once a year during July, football playing youths from more than 50 countries take part in Gothia Cup, the world's biggest football tournament with over 1,000 teams.
Göteborgsvarvet. A half a marathon (21 km) which is run in May in central Gothenburg once a year, with more than 30,000 participants.
On weekends during season Ullevi stadium hosts soccer games featuring one or two of the local teams IFK Göteborg, Örgryte IS or GAIS. The fourth major team, Häcken, plays at Rambergsvallen.
At Scandinavium hockey stadium the local team Frölunda Indians plays games every week during season.
On occasion you can see wrestling in different locations in Gothenburg.

Once a year during July, football playing youths from more than 50 countries take part in Gothia Cup, the world's biggest football tournament with over 1,000 teams.

Göteborgsvarvet. A half a marathon (21 km) which is run in May in central Gothenburg once a year, with more than 30,000 participants.

At Scandinavium hockey stadium the local team Frölunda Indians plays games every week during season.

On occasion you can see wrestling in different locations in Gothenburg.

Liseberg. The biggest amusement park in all of Scandinavia, with lots of different rides for all ages. Be sure to try Balder, the wooden roller-coaster. Liseberg is the number one attraction, by number of visitors, in Sweden.

Paddan, Kungsportsplatsen. The tourist boats run in the city canals and in the harbour.

Delsjön Canoeing, Alfred Gärdes väg 110 (Only 6 km South East of the city center. In summer, you can go canoeing in or walking around the lake Delsjön. It can be a good way to experience nature.

Lisebergslinjen. A vintage tram line that runs during summer from the central station to Liseberg. Adults 20 kr, children 10 kr, small children free..

Börjessons. Does tourist boat tours in the archipelago every day in the summer and is very popular.

Southern Archipelago. For a low price one can visit the islands in the southern archipelago with regular passenger boats. These islands are car free and very picturesque. The boats go from the tram stop "Saltholmen". It is difficult to park there. Tram tickets are valid on the boat too.

Charter a Sailing Yacht sBoats.com or yachtbooker.com give you independent information on how to find a yacht charter in Gothenburg.

Gothenburg hosts most of the types of shopping that is available internationally. Swedish design goods and local specialties can be found at some places. The main shopping districs and malls are:

Arkaden. If you cannot find your favourite retail store at Nordstan, it is probably at the Arkaden.

Nordstan, Nordstadstorget (Tram and bus stops Nordstaden, Brunnsparken or Lilla Bommen. Opens every day at 10:00, closes 20:00 during the week or 18:00 on weekends, closes only for Midsummer, parking garage open 24/7. Gothenburg's largest shopping centre with 180 stores is just outside the Centralstation, to which it is linked by an underground tunnel. Walkways also link the centre to Lilla Bommen and the Opera. Inside you will find the usual mix of convenience stores (including a Systembolaget), global retail formats, including Espirit, H&M and Yves Rocher, as well as an outlet of the Swedish department store chain Åhléns City and some popular Swedish shopfronts such as Hemtex or Nilson Shoes. The centre also hosts a Tourist Information stand in its middle.

Avenyn, Kungsportsavenyn. Ranging between Kungportsplatsen with Kopparmärra, the statue of king Karl IX, to Götaplatsen with the statue of Poseidon and the Gothenburg art museum: Avenyn and Kungsportsplatsen hosts a variety of shops that cater to most wants. Quite a few restaurants lie along the street as well, and it is the main tourist street, where in the summers few Gothenburgers will be found, apart from at the tram stations and by the Gothenburg city library at the Götaplatsen end.

Inom vallgraven, Fredsgatan, Kungsgatan, Vallgatan, Östra Hamngatan (Tram/bus stops Brunnsparken, Kungsportsplatsen, Domkyrkan. Gothenburgs major retailers outside Nordstan and a number of out of city-center malls lie around these four streets in the area Inom Vallgraven. Some interesting shops lie off the beaten track, but for general shopping these are the main locations.

Acne, Magasinsgatan 19. While a Stockholm design studio there is a smaller shop in Gothenburg. A larger outlet store can be found south of the city in Freeport Outlet in the Kungsbacka suburb. More interestingly the Acne store is in the same house as Artilleriet.

Nudie Jeans Vallgatan, Vallgatan 15. Nudie Jeans is a Gothenburg based design house specializing in jeans. Made to last, and with a number of repair shops in the city and elsewhere they are a good buy when in Gothenburg. This shop lies close to the very picturesque Victoriapassagen which hosts cafés and some smaller shops.

Saluhallen, Kungstorget. A charming indoor food hall.

Victoriapassagen. One of several "passageways" between major shopping streets, this one is the most picturesque, with a café, a hipster bakery, a bookbinder and some other shops.

Bengans. Stigbergstorget 1. A big, famous Swedish record store with lots of records, old and new, in all kinds of genres. You will find something to buy here, no matter if you're a record collector, hipster, or chart music fan. They also have a cafe. Don't confuse it with Bengans City, which while a record store is not at all the same thing. If you like records or just atmosphere it's worth leaving the city centre for.

Artillerigården, Magasinsgatan 17. A small square with building repurposed from old factories around, it hosts some of the cities hipper shops, such as Artilleriet and Grandpa. Strömmingsluckan is a must if you are here at lunch-time. It also hosts a number of other food trucks. Ragtime are two high quality second-hand shops nearby.

Haga Nygata, Haga Nygata. Haga is a unique part of town, well worth visiting for other things than shopping, but if you are looking for unique things to buy, this is where to go. Several Swedish fashion shops as well as a hatmaker, many antique-shops and other "odd" shops such as an olive oil store make Haga an ideal place. On fall Sundays the square hosts a farmer's market, and in December each weekend hosts a Christmas market. Apart from in December the area is a little bit less hectic than the other shopping areas.

Antikhallarna, Västra Hamngatan 6. Originally a bank, these "halls" hosts 10 shops specializing in various antiques. There is everything from certified ancient Egyptian and Greek statues to stamps and silver spoons. A very nice café lies here as well.

World Report, Torggatan 13. Without a doubt the weirdest shop in town. A tiny little antique shop filled to the brim with books and oddities from weird trips around the world. In one of the rooms a 10 foot anaconda scin hangs from the roof, which the manager insists he "cannot legally sell". Open very irregularly.

Saluhallen, Kungstorget. A charming indoor food hall.

Victoriapassagen. One of several "passageways" between major shopping streets, this one is the most picturesque, with a café, a hipster bakery, a bookbinder and some other shops.

While few shops cater to English readers, there are two with somewhat more than the average business bestsellers:

Sci-fi Bookshop. Plenty of merchandise and a café on the ground floor, but the basement has a rather large section for books. Not everything is science fiction, fantasy, or manga either, and more than half is in English. With Swedes being generally very good at English, this book-shop caters to young Swedes who read anything in English.

The Book Corner, Rosenlundsgatan 3 (A short walk from tram stations Grönsakstorget or Hagakyrkan. The largest truly multilingual bookshop in town, with a rather decent selection of English titles, but also in French, German, Italian and Spanish as well as some other smaller languages.

NK, Östra Hamngatan 42. Stockholm's famous upscale department store has branched out to Gothenburg, bringing in premium brands such as Paul Smith, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Dior, YSL and Prada and equally well-known Swedish brands - for instance the crystal manufacturers Orrefors and Kosta Boda. Situated just opposite Arkaden, the NK also features an upscale-ish cafe and sushi restaurant.

ABCD, Västra Hamngatan 19. With another shop in Stockholm, ABCD hosts collections from major European and international designers such as Givenchy, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. The interior of the store is pretty and is reminiscent of an old bank vault. For men and women. Doorbell.

Jo-Yan, Södra Hamngatan 59, +46 31 15 23 33. Probably the most upscale shop in the city, with women's clothing from Valentino, Kenzo, Max Mara, Armani. Doorbell.

Arkaden. If you cannot find your favourite retail store at Nordstan, it is probably at the Arkaden.

Raggmunk: Potato, wheat pancake with fried pork belly and lingonberries The main restaurant street in Gothenburg is Linnégatan running from Järntorget to Linnéplatsen. It has a high concentration of good restaurants of all kinds in the low to moderate price range.

Most restaurants offer lunch menus ranging 90-130 kr, mostly they are served between 11:30 and 14:00.

Andrum, Östra Hamngatan 19A. Tasty and healthy vegetarian/vegan buffet.
Bombay Palace, Södra Vägen 19. Serves tasty Indian food in a good atmosphere. Seating arrangement is not so good, but the food will leave you happy. A 3-course meal could cost 150-180 kr (without alcohol).
Feskekôrka, Fisktorget 4. The fish market is not only a nice tourist attraction, but all fishmongers offer fantastic fish dishes to take away at low low prices (50-60 kr). Make sure you try the fish soup sold at the last booth, under the restaurant.
Gourmetkorv, Nordstadstorget, +46 31 13 62 33. 10:00-20:00 mostly. "Korv" means "sausage" in Swedish and this restaurant has them in abundance. There are 13 different choices of sausage, and these are served as portions with potato salad or mashed potato, and your choice of mustard. The service is very fast, your order should be ready in less than fifteen minutes. No table service, you have to carry your food to your table yourself. The most central location of the restaurant is on the second floor of the shopping centre Nordstan, but there are also other locations in the city. You can also buy sausages, potato salad, sauerkraut and mustard by the kilogram to take home with you. 80 to 120 kr.
Govindas, Timmermansgatan 8. 11:30-15:00. They speak German (natively), English, and Swedish. 80 kr.
Café Hängmattan, Karljohansgatan 16. Vegetarian buffet. 85 kr for the buffet..
Japan Shop, Kungsgatan 9C. Small, unassuming place with good, cheap sushi. Mains 50-75 kr.
Grillköket Jonsborg på Avenyn. Make a stop here for some traditional Gothenburg street food. The Halv Special is a hot dog served on a grilled bun topped with a mound of mashed potatoes. This dish can be topped with shrimp salad.
Kastells Pizza, Kastellgatan 15 (Take Tram 2 from Centralstationen towards Högsbotorp and get off at Brunnsgatan. Alternatively, take Tram 6 from Centralstationen towards Kortedala and stop at Olivedalsgatan. Excellent kebab offering massive amounts on the cheap. Kebabrulle (kebab roll) is strongly recommended. Pizzas are very good, large enough for two people to share. Staff is very friendly, but speaks little English and only accepts cash (no cards). 50-100 kr, Kebabrulle 65 kr.
Maharani, Första Långgatan 4. Indian food in a cozy atmosphere. Starters for 30-40 kr and main courses for about 110 kr.
Sunset Falafel, Erik Dahlbergsgatan 4 (1 street west of Vasaplatsen. Classic falafel place. Used to have a mobile stand on Kungstorget. There are more falafel places around the city but far from all make good ones. 45 kr for falafel (the cities cheapest).

Andrum, Östra Hamngatan 19A. Tasty and healthy vegetarian/vegan buffet.

Bombay Palace, Södra Vägen 19. Serves tasty Indian food in a good atmosphere. Seating arrangement is not so good, but the food will leave you happy. A 3-course meal could cost 150-180 kr (without alcohol).

Feskekôrka, Fisktorget 4. The fish market is not only a nice tourist attraction, but all fishmongers offer fantastic fish dishes to take away at low low prices (50-60 kr). Make sure you try the fish soup sold at the last booth, under the restaurant.

Gourmetkorv, Nordstadstorget, +46 31 13 62 33. 10:00-20:00 mostly. "Korv" means "sausage" in Swedish and this restaurant has them in abundance. There are 13 different choices of sausage, and these are served as portions with potato salad or mashed potato, and your choice of mustard. The service is very fast, your order should be ready in less than fifteen minutes. No table service, you have to carry your food to your table yourself. The most central location of the restaurant is on the second floor of the shopping centre Nordstan, but there are also other locations in the city. You can also buy sausages, potato salad, sauerkraut and mustard by the kilogram to take home with you. 80 to 120 kr.

Govindas, Timmermansgatan 8. 11:30-15:00. They speak German (natively), English, and Swedish. 80 kr.

Café Hängmattan, Karljohansgatan 16. Vegetarian buffet. 85 kr for the buffet..

Japan Shop, Kungsgatan 9C. Small, unassuming place with good, cheap sushi. Mains 50-75 kr.

Grillköket Jonsborg på Avenyn. Make a stop here for some traditional Gothenburg street food. The Halv Special is a hot dog served on a grilled bun topped with a mound of mashed potatoes. This dish can be topped with shrimp salad.

Kastells Pizza, Kastellgatan 15 (Take Tram 2 from Centralstationen towards Högsbotorp and get off at Brunnsgatan. Alternatively, take Tram 6 from Centralstationen towards Kortedala and stop at Olivedalsgatan. Excellent kebab offering massive amounts on the cheap. Kebabrulle (kebab roll) is strongly recommended. Pizzas are very good, large enough for two people to share. Staff is very friendly, but speaks little English and only accepts cash (no cards). 50-100 kr, Kebabrulle 65 kr.

Maharani, Första Långgatan 4. Indian food in a cozy atmosphere. Starters for 30-40 kr and main courses for about 110 kr.

Sunset Falafel, Erik Dahlbergsgatan 4 (1 street west of Vasaplatsen. Classic falafel place. Used to have a mobile stand on Kungstorget. There are more falafel places around the city but far from all make good ones. 45 kr for falafel (the cities cheapest).

The BARN, Kyrkogatan 11, +46 31-352 49 49. W-Th 17:00-23:00; F Sa 17:00-01:00; Su 14:00-00:00. Another fancy hamburger restaurant with a farmer concept. Main courses for 98-169 kr.
Beijing 8, Magasinsgatan 3, +46 31-701 08 08. M-Th 11:00-21:00; F 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00. Modern dumplings place with minimalistic design. Located on what may well be Gothenburg's hippest street right now.
Berzelius Bar & Matsal, Södra Vägen 20, +46 31-16 00 30. Good restaurant and bar serving traditinal Swedish food.
Enoteca Signore, Vasaplatsen 4, +46 31-13 06 02. Serves fantastic pasta in various flavours. Cosy.
Fiskekrogen, Lilla torget 1, +46 31 10 10 05. Sea food
Holy Cow, Södra Vägen 77, +46 31-20 45 09. M-Th 17:00-22:00; F 17:00-23:00; Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-21:00. Fancy hamburger restaurant with a farmer concept. Main courses for 85-189 kr.
Lilla Torgets Vinkrog. Lilla Torget 3. Cozy atmosphere in an old (wine?) cellar. Serves house-baked bread with the meals.
Nonna, Kungsgatan 12, +46 31-13 25 95. Serves fantastic pasta in various flavours.
Pasta Etc., Mölndalsvägen 15, +46 31-40 67 20. Kapellgatan 12. Italian. Main courses for 78-185 kr.
Pasta +, Södra Vägen 2, +46 31-16 56 00. Reasonable Italian food.
Dinner 22, Södra Vägen 22, +46 31 81 10 55. Serves and excellent reindeer steak. Very good service.

The BARN, Kyrkogatan 11, +46 31-352 49 49. W-Th 17:00-23:00; F Sa 17:00-01:00; Su 14:00-00:00. Another fancy hamburger restaurant with a farmer concept. Main courses for 98-169 kr.

Beijing 8, Magasinsgatan 3, +46 31-701 08 08. M-Th 11:00-21:00; F 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00. Modern dumplings place with minimalistic design. Located on what may well be Gothenburg's hippest street right now.

Berzelius Bar & Matsal, Södra Vägen 20, +46 31-16 00 30. Good restaurant and bar serving traditinal Swedish food.

Enoteca Signore, Vasaplatsen 4, +46 31-13 06 02. Serves fantastic pasta in various flavours. Cosy.

Fiskekrogen, Lilla torget 1, +46 31 10 10 05. Sea food

Holy Cow, Södra Vägen 77, +46 31-20 45 09. M-Th 17:00-22:00; F 17:00-23:00; Sa 13:00-23:00; Su 13:00-21:00. Fancy hamburger restaurant with a farmer concept. Main courses for 85-189 kr.

Lilla Torgets Vinkrog. Lilla Torget 3. Cozy atmosphere in an old (wine?) cellar. Serves house-baked bread with the meals.

Nonna, Kungsgatan 12, +46 31-13 25 95. Serves fantastic pasta in various flavours.

Pasta Etc., Mölndalsvägen 15, +46 31-40 67 20. Kapellgatan 12. Italian. Main courses for 78-185 kr.

Pasta +, Södra Vägen 2, +46 31-16 56 00. Reasonable Italian food.

Dinner 22, Södra Vägen 22, +46 31 81 10 55. Serves and excellent reindeer steak. Very good service.

Restaurang 28+, Götabergsgatan 28, +46 31-20 21 61. Earned a star in the Michelin Guide Rouge.
Kock & Vin, Viktoriagatan 12, +46 31-701 79 79. Viktoriagatan 12. Swedish and French cuisine with a warm, welcoming atmosphere in cozy bistro style. Earned a star in the Michelin Guide Rouge.
Restaurang Sjömagasinet, Adolf Edelsvärdsgata 5, +46 31-775 59 20. Excellent (and pricey!) fish restaurant at Klippan. Earned a star in the Michelin Guide Rouge.
Thörnströms kök, Teknologgatan 3, +46 31-16 20 66. Excellent international cuisine, despite the comparatively low prices (main courses at 200-250 kr).
Koka, Viktoriagatan 12, +46 31 701 79 79. Individual interpretations of regional food. Fixed 3-, 5-, or 7-course menu.

Restaurang 28+, Götabergsgatan 28, +46 31-20 21 61. Earned a star in the Michelin Guide Rouge.

Kock & Vin, Viktoriagatan 12, +46 31-701 79 79. Viktoriagatan 12. Swedish and French cuisine with a warm, welcoming atmosphere in cozy bistro style. Earned a star in the Michelin Guide Rouge.

Restaurang Sjömagasinet, Adolf Edelsvärdsgata 5, +46 31-775 59 20. Excellent (and pricey!) fish restaurant at Klippan. Earned a star in the Michelin Guide Rouge.

Thörnströms kök, Teknologgatan 3, +46 31-16 20 66. Excellent international cuisine, despite the comparatively low prices (main courses at 200-250 kr).

Koka, Viktoriagatan 12, +46 31 701 79 79. Individual interpretations of regional food. Fixed 3-, 5-, or 7-course menu.

In the summertime there are outdoor serving along Avenyn and Linnégatan.

You can pick up the free Nöjesguiden and Djungeltrumman magazines in various stores to read more about Gothenburg's nightlife. They are only available in Swedish though.

The Bishops Arms. A chain of English pubs. In Gothenburg there are three located at Kungsportsavenyn 36, Västra Hamngatan 3 and Järntorget. Good selection of beer on tap and fine single malt whiskey. A bit pricier than other pubs.
Dancin Dingo, Kristinelundsgatan 16. Australian pub on a street parallel to Avenyn. "Let's put another shrimp on the barbie!"
Kellys, Andra Långgatan 28. Cheap beer. Lots of vegan food. Mixed crowd of middle-aged regulars and young people.
King's Head, Andra Långgatan 32A, +46 31-24 20 40. On this street well known for its cheap pubs and porn stores, this pub is an alternative for those who wants to spend time in a little more sophisticated environment. The clientele is more well adjusted in this place. Beer 32 kr.
Heaven 23, Mässans gata 22 (Gothia Towers at Korsvägen. one of the finest bars in town if you want cocktails and a nice view.
Jamesons Pub, +46 31-18 77 70. Kungsportsavenyn 32. Swedish pub with live music.
Rockbaren, Lorensbergsgatan 7 (located in a parallel street to Avenyn, just across from Dancin Dingo. A traditional rock bar
The Rover, Andra långgatan 12 (close to Järntorget. A freehouse known for its knowledgeable staff. Specializes in Swedish micros on tap and US micros on bottle. Has Gothenburg's second largest selection of whisky (according to local newspaper G.P.), including the Swedish brand "Mackmyra".
Sejdeln, Andra Långgatan 28. When Kellys is packed Sejdeln is a perfectly adequate option, it's right next to Kellys and has even cheaper beer and roughly the same clientele.
Steampunk Bar, Kungsgatan 7, +46 31-361 88 08. M-Th 16:00 - late, Fr 16:00 - even later, Sa 14:00 - even later, Su 16:00 - a little earlier than late. Scandinavia's first Steampunk-themed restaurant and bar. Has one of Gothenburg's widest selections of drinks, gin & tonic, as well as a unique atmosphere.
Tre Små Rum, Kristinelundsgatan 4, +46 31-181904. M-Sa 16:00 -. The top priority is the well-selected beers both draft and bottled, in combination with carefully selected jazz that flows from the speakers
Ölhallen 7:an, Kungstorget 7, +46 31 136079. One of the best places for good beer, and the only traditional "Beer-hall" left in the city. It is situated next to Saluhallen
Ölrepubliken, Kronhusgatan 2B. A good selection of beers on tap with a bias toward British and Belgian beers, this pub is an excellent alternative to the mid centre locations. Found not far from Kronhusbodarna a couple of hundred meters from Nordstan.

There are several different clubs in Gothenburg, with a wide array of music styles.

Gretas, Drottninggatan 35. The biggest gay nightclub in the city, with 2 dance floors playing schlager, pop, 1980s, 90s and disco downstairs, house and r'n'b upstairs.
Haket, Masthuggstorget/Första Långgatan 32. Indie pop/goth. Often arranges theme nights, with music, videos and even drinks featuring a certain artist. Hosts Monochrome, a long-running Goth club the first Saturday every month. Haket is also a restaurant and bar, with an excellent selection of microbrewed beers.
Lounge, Kungsportsavenyen 5. Trendy bar and night club.
Nefertiti, Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6, +46 31-711 40 76. House, jazz, northern soul.
Port du soleil, Nya allén 11 (@Trägårn, +46 761998124. May-Aug: Tu F Sa 21:00-03:00. Great really professional summer-club with house music.
Sticky Fingers, Kaserntorget 7, +46 31-7010717. Kaserntorget 7. Young rock fans flock to Sticky Fingers for live bands and clubs.
Trädgår'n, Nya allén 11, +46 31-10 20 80. EBM & Synthpop, house.

Gretas, Drottninggatan 35. The biggest gay nightclub in the city, with 2 dance floors playing schlager, pop, 1980s, 90s and disco downstairs, house and r'n'b upstairs.

Haket, Masthuggstorget/Första Långgatan 32. Indie pop/goth. Often arranges theme nights, with music, videos and even drinks featuring a certain artist. Hosts Monochrome, a long-running Goth club the first Saturday every month. Haket is also a restaurant and bar, with an excellent selection of microbrewed beers.

Lounge, Kungsportsavenyen 5. Trendy bar and night club.

Nefertiti, Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6, +46 31-711 40 76. House, jazz, northern soul.

Port du soleil, Nya allén 11 (@Trägårn, +46 761998124. May-Aug: Tu F Sa 21:00-03:00. Great really professional summer-club with house music.

Sticky Fingers, Kaserntorget 7, +46 31-7010717. Kaserntorget 7. Young rock fans flock to Sticky Fingers for live bands and clubs.

Trädgår'n, Nya allén 11, +46 31-10 20 80. EBM & Synthpop, house.

Gothenburg has a vast array of cafés practically everywhere. In the district Haga (near Järntorget) you can find a lot of nice cafés. It is quite normal to get a free re-fill if you buy filter coffee (bryggkaffe in Swedish).

Bar Centro, Kyrkogatan 31. Small Italian-style espressobar, takes coffee very seriously.
Ethels, Linnégatan 72. A charming family-run café that also offers warm sandwiches and soup.
Guldhedens vattentorn, Dr. Sven Johanssons backe 10 (Take Tram 10 to Doktor Sydows gata, or a bus 42, 52 to Syster Estrids gata. During January and February only open on Saturday and Sunday. A little nice café placed on top of an old water tower. You get a good view of Gothenburg and around.
Café Husaren, Haga Nygata 28 (Located in the Haga district in a street with lots of other nice cafes. This cafe is famous for its tasty, giant kanelbullar (cinnamon buns). You can easily share one of these with three or four people. Or, if you don`t care about diabetes, you can eat one for lunch or dinner.
Café Skåne, Nämndemansgatan 1. Su-F 24 hr, closed Sa. The antithesis of a trendy cafe with affordable prices and large sandwiches to fill you up. A coffee costs €1.5.
Språcaféet, Esperantoplatsen 7-9. Nice café with language evenings Mondays to Thursdays (5:30 pm – 9:00 pm) with opportunities to learn Swedish, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic and many other popular languages. You must buy for 45 kr before you can participate in the language groups.

Bar Centro, Kyrkogatan 31. Small Italian-style espressobar, takes coffee very seriously.

Ethels, Linnégatan 72. A charming family-run café that also offers warm sandwiches and soup.

Guldhedens vattentorn, Dr. Sven Johanssons backe 10 (Take Tram 10 to Doktor Sydows gata, or a bus 42, 52 to Syster Estrids gata. During January and February only open on Saturday and Sunday. A little nice café placed on top of an old water tower. You get a good view of Gothenburg and around.

Café Husaren, Haga Nygata 28 (Located in the Haga district in a street with lots of other nice cafes. This cafe is famous for its tasty, giant kanelbullar (cinnamon buns). You can easily share one of these with three or four people. Or, if you don`t care about diabetes, you can eat one for lunch or dinner.

Café Skåne, Nämndemansgatan 1. Su-F 24 hr, closed Sa. The antithesis of a trendy cafe with affordable prices and large sandwiches to fill you up. A coffee costs €1.5.

Språcaféet, Esperantoplatsen 7-9. Nice café with language evenings Mondays to Thursdays (5:30 pm – 9:00 pm) with opportunities to learn Swedish, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic and many other popular languages. You must buy for 45 kr before you can participate in the language groups.

The Bishops Arms. A chain of English pubs. In Gothenburg there are three located at Kungsportsavenyn 36, Västra Hamngatan 3 and Järntorget. Good selection of beer on tap and fine single malt whiskey. A bit pricier than other pubs.

Dancin Dingo, Kristinelundsgatan 16. Australian pub on a street parallel to Avenyn. "Let's put another shrimp on the barbie!"

Kellys, Andra Långgatan 28. Cheap beer. Lots of vegan food. Mixed crowd of middle-aged regulars and young people.

King's Head, Andra Långgatan 32A, +46 31-24 20 40. On this street well known for its cheap pubs and porn stores, this pub is an alternative for those who wants to spend time in a little more sophisticated environment. The clientele is more well adjusted in this place. Beer 32 kr.

Heaven 23, Mässans gata 22 (Gothia Towers at Korsvägen. one of the finest bars in town if you want cocktails and a nice view.

Jamesons Pub, +46 31-18 77 70. Kungsportsavenyn 32. Swedish pub with live music.

Rockbaren, Lorensbergsgatan 7 (located in a parallel street to Avenyn, just across from Dancin Dingo. A traditional rock bar

The Rover, Andra långgatan 12 (close to Järntorget. A freehouse known for its knowledgeable staff. Specializes in Swedish micros on tap and US micros on bottle. Has Gothenburg's second largest selection of whisky (according to local newspaper G.P.), including the Swedish brand "Mackmyra".

Sejdeln, Andra Långgatan 28. When Kellys is packed Sejdeln is a perfectly adequate option, it's right next to Kellys and has even cheaper beer and roughly the same clientele.

Steampunk Bar, Kungsgatan 7, +46 31-361 88 08. M-Th 16:00 - late, Fr 16:00 - even later, Sa 14:00 - even later, Su 16:00 - a little earlier than late. Scandinavia's first Steampunk-themed restaurant and bar. Has one of Gothenburg's widest selections of drinks, gin & tonic, as well as a unique atmosphere.

Tre Små Rum, Kristinelundsgatan 4, +46 31-181904. M-Sa 16:00 -. The top priority is the well-selected beers both draft and bottled, in combination with carefully selected jazz that flows from the speakers

Ölhallen 7:an, Kungstorget 7, +46 31 136079. One of the best places for good beer, and the only traditional "Beer-hall" left in the city. It is situated next to Saluhallen

Ölrepubliken, Kronhusgatan 2B. A good selection of beers on tap with a bias toward British and Belgian beers, this pub is an excellent alternative to the mid centre locations. Found not far from Kronhusbodarna a couple of hundred meters from Nordstan.

Most crimes against tourists are crimes of opportunity, such as pick-pocketing, bicycle theft, auto theft and auto vandalism. Pickpockets converge in Gothenburg during the summer months so beware. As always, do not leave valuable items in your car or in a cloakroom, and watch your bag in crowded places. Most shops and all major taxi companies accept credit and debit cards, so there is no need to carry a lot of cash. Downtown Gothenburg is plagued by illegal taxis by night, and they are considered very unsafe, especially for women. Check the taxi rate, which should be on a yellow window sticker; the preferred price should be in the range of 300-350 kr. Generally speaking, crime rates in Gothenburg are quite low from an international perspective.

People of Gothenburg, as with Swedes in general, are relatively tolerant to the behavior and statements of outsiders.

Most native people are patriotic for their hometown, and appreciate even the simplest compliment to the city. As in most second cities, comparisons with the country's capital are less popular.

A controversial current event is the construction of Västlänken, a rail tunnel.

The Local, local English-language newspaper.
Mailboxes Etc., Cheap place in town to print PDF's - handy e.g. for boarding passes or bus tickets

Protestant churches:

Smyrna international, Hagakyrkogata 2. Celebration 15.00 (in English). Iranian meeting thursdays 17:30.

Roman Catholic churches:

Kristus Konungen, Parkgatan 14. Holy mass: Sa 11:30, 16:30 (Spanish), 18:00, 19:00 (Polish); Su 9:30, 11:00, 13:00 (Polish), 16:00 (Croatian), 19:00; M-F 08:00, 11:30, 18:00.

Church of the Anglican community:

St. Andrews church, Hvidfeltsplatsen 2

Mosques:

Nasir Moskén, Tolvskillingsgatan 1. Sweden's first mosque built in 1975. (ahmadiya)
Bellevuemoskén, Generalsgatan 2A.
Göteborgs Moské, Myntgatan 8. This newly built mosque, with its beautiful cross between Islamic architecture and modern design, is a must go to for architectural fans.

Smyrna international, Hagakyrkogata 2. Celebration 15.00 (in English). Iranian meeting thursdays 17:30.

Kristus Konungen, Parkgatan 14. Holy mass: Sa 11:30, 16:30 (Spanish), 18:00, 19:00 (Polish); Su 9:30, 11:00, 13:00 (Polish), 16:00 (Croatian), 19:00; M-F 08:00, 11:30, 18:00.

St. Andrews church, Hvidfeltsplatsen 2

Nasir Moskén, Tolvskillingsgatan 1. Sweden's first mosque built in 1975. (ahmadiya)

Bellevuemoskén, Generalsgatan 2A.

Göteborgs Moské, Myntgatan 8. This newly built mosque, with its beautiful cross between Islamic architecture and modern design, is a must go to for architectural fans.

Near Gothenburg is the beautiful Gothenburg archipelago. Here you can enjoy nature, have great views over the islands, swim in the ocean, buy ice cream and maybe eat at the restaurants on Brännö, Styrsö or Vrångö. The ferry terminal in Saltholmen which connects to the islands is easily reachable by tram from Gothenburg city center. There's a resident population on most islands, so ferries run all year.
Älvsborgs fortress (Älvsborgs fästning) from the 17th century was built on an island to protect the city from being attacked from the sea. Tourist boats Stromma make the trip regularly during summer.
Vinga - the last outpost before the sea and the place where Evert Taube (a famous Swedish poet) grew up.
Gunnebo House and Gardens, in the neighbouring municipality of Mölndal, is a large 18th-century wooden mansion built in the neo-classical style with Rococo interiors set in a Baroque park. There is a restaurant, a gift shop, guided tours and annual markets in the autumn and at Christmas.
Tjolöholm Castle, in Kungsbacka municipality south of Gothenburg, is an anachronistic Tudor castle built in the years around 1900 for the Scottish-Swedish merchant and factory-owning family Dickson, one of Gothenburg's many generous donors (they founded Gothenburg's first public library and built decent homes for the families of their factory staff).
Suburban Gothenburg: Alingsås, Lerum, Härryda, Mölndal and Partille
Bohuslän region with its scenic coastline landscapes is easily reachable by Västtrafik busses and trains, the company also operating the public transport in Gothenburg.
Denmark: Frederikshavn on the northern tip of Denmark has daily ferry connections operated by Stenaline. Depending on the ferry, the ride takes between 2 and 3 hours. The ferry itself can also be attraction in its own right, as you get good views of the Gothenburg Archipelago, and you will see a lot of Scandinavians going crazy because of the duty-free alcohol sale on the boat. Copenhagen can also be easily reached by bus.

Near Gothenburg is the beautiful [[Gothenburg archipelago]]. Here you can enjoy nature, have great views over the islands, swim in the ocean, buy ice cream and maybe eat at the restaurants on Brännö, Styrsö or Vrångö. The ferry terminal in Saltholmen which connects to the islands is easily reachable by tram from Gothenburg city center. There's a resident population on most islands, so ferries run all year.

Älvsborgs fortress (Älvsborgs fästning) from the 17th century was built on an island to protect the city from being attacked from the sea. Tourist boats Stromma make the trip regularly during summer.

Vinga - the last outpost before the sea and the place where Evert Taube (a famous Swedish poet) grew up.

Gunnebo House and Gardens, in the neighbouring municipality of Mölndal, is a large 18th-century wooden mansion built in the neo-classical style with Rococo interiors set in a Baroque park. There is a restaurant, a gift shop, guided tours and annual markets in the autumn and at Christmas.

Tjolöholm Castle, in [[Kungsbacka]] municipality south of Gothenburg, is an anachronistic Tudor castle built in the years around 1900 for the Scottish-Swedish merchant and factory-owning family Dickson, one of Gothenburg's many generous donors (they founded Gothenburg's first public library and built decent homes for the families of their factory staff).

[[Suburban Gothenburg]]: [[Alingsås]], [[Lerum]], [[Härryda]], [[Mölndal]] and [[Partille]]

[[Bohuslän]] region with its scenic coastline landscapes is easily reachable by Västtrafik busses and trains, the company also operating the public transport in Gothenburg.

[[Denmark]]: [[Frederikshavn]] on the northern tip of Denmark has daily ferry connections operated by Stenaline. Depending on the ferry, the ride takes between 2 and 3 hours. The ferry itself can also be attraction in its own right, as you get good views of the Gothenburg Archipelago, and you will see a lot of Scandinavians going crazy because of the duty-free alcohol sale on the boat. [[Copenhagen]] can also be easily reached by bus.