Things to do in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is much smaller than Stockholm and it's possible to see most of its prime attractions in only a couple of days. The city's attractions are fascinating, giving tourists a good sense of the long history of Sweden in museums such as the Gothenburg City Museum, Museum of World Culture, Maritime Museum, and the Natural History Museum.

There are also many historical buildings in Gothenburg, including several forts and cathedrals, and the Crown House, former home of the Swedish Parliament. There's even a life-sized reconstruction of the Swedish Ship, Gotheborg, which is open for visits in the harbour.

Visitors will find several popular attractions outside the city, such as the Liseberg Amusement Park and the Wheel of Gothenburg. Paddan tourist boats run in the city canals, while Börjessons offer boat tours of the archipelago.

Tourists in Gothenburg can purchase a Go City pass (formerly the Gothenburg Pass), which grants them unlimited access to public transport, and free admission to Liseberg, the Botanical Gardens, and more than a dozen museums in Gothenburg.

Goteborg Botanical Garden photo

Goteborg Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden in Gothenburg is one of the largest in Europe and is generally considered the most beautiful in Sweden. Boasting about 13,000 different species of plant, the a…

Liseberg Amusement Park photo

Liseberg Amusement Park

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Sweden, Liseberg Amusement Park has been welcoming millions of visitors a year for almost 80 years. Besides popular rides such as the…

Alvsborg Fortress photo

Alvsborg Fortress

This well-preserved, 17th-century fortress is located on a small island at the entrance of the harbour, at the mouth of the Gota River near Gothenburg. With a fascinating history o…

Gota Canal photo

Gota Canal

One of the most famous attractions in Sweden, the Gota Canal was an important transport route for passengers and goods between Gothenburg and Stockholm throughout the 19th century.…

Gothenburg Archipelago photo

Gothenburg Archipelago

Boat trips to the southern and northern archipelago of Gothenburg are popular with both visitors and residents. The southern archipelago includes eight car-free, sparsely inhabited…

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