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Göteborg is the second city of Sweden. There are approximately 474.000 people living in Göteborg. The city has the pulse of a big city, beautiful countryside, shopping, nightlife, all within walking distance and last but not least, here you will also find one of the most beatuful archipelagoes in Europe. Hopefully these links will give you the opportunity to get to know Göteborg even better.
 Must been seen!
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| Elfsborg Fortress
Take a boat trip with Börjessons Restaurang and Utflyktsbåtar to the 17th century fortress. The guided boat tour takes about 30 minutes. This also includes a guided tour on the island. Daily departures from Lilla Bommen between 13 May to 27 August.
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| The Göteborg Botanical Garden
Over 4000 plants from all over the world in temperature-controlled greenhouses. In the Tropical House visitors can experience the humid heat and greenery of the rainforest, while the striking grass tree grows in the Australia hothouse, also home to the gardens' unique collection of 1600 kinds of orchid. The flesh-eating plants are always an exciting feature, and the Cactus House has been given a dramatic new design. |
| Göteborg Art Museum
Göteborg Art Museum has a unique collection of Nordic art including works by Albert Edelfelt, P S Krøyer, Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Edvard Munch and Anders Zorn.Stroll through five centuries and see works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, Picasso and Chagall. Make sure you don't miss the museum's extensive collection of Göteborg colourists, and the contemporary art section featuring Nordic artists.
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 | Göteborg Maritime Centre
At Packhuskajen. The world's largest floating ship museum moored at Packhuskajen in central Göteborg. Discover the tension inside the submarine, Nordkaparen. Experience the beauty of the Fladen lightship. Café and restaurant onboard. |
| Göteborg City Museum
The museum is housed in the fine old Swedish East India Company building. Silver from the Viking Age, knights' swords, traces of the original Göteborg settlers, Chinese luxury goods, city architecture, industrial history and stage models are just some of the museum's exhibits. The exhibitions reflect local, western Swedish and general history from prehistoric times to the present day. |
| The Crown House
Visit the Crown House area - a crafts centre in the heart of Göteborg. |
| Liseberg Amusement Park
There is something for everyone at Liseberg - whether you are after a thrill-packed ride, something good to eat and drink, or just want to enjoy the atmosphere, the scents and the countless flowers in the park. Welcome to the biggest entertainment park in the Nordic region. Open from 22 April to 8 October and from 18 November to 23 December. |
| Paddan boats
Kungsportsplatsen. The beautiful, fascinating harbour city of Göteborg has to be experienced from the water! And nothing could be more pleasant and relaxing than a tour on the famous Paddan boats. Step aboard in the city centre at Kungsportsbron. |
| The Röhss Museum
Sweden's only museum for design and handicrafts is holding temporary exhibitions for visitors interested in design, colour and function. Exhibitions include "Historic China" with handicrafts dating from 2000 BC to the 20th century, 18 century furniture and objects for the set table. |
| The Maritime Museum of Gothenburg
The Maritime Museum takes you through 400 years of exciting seafaring history. Experience the life on board a sailing ship or the work on a fishing boat. The newly opened Fish Forum provides the latest information on the continuous fishing debate. |
| Göteborg Natural History Museum
Slottsskogen. Amazing collections of animals and plants from all over the world. The Malmska whale - the world's only stuffed blue whale - and the large African elephant are particularly famous. The exhibition includes birds, fish, insects, a magnificent dinosaur skeleton and much more. The smallest creatures are often shown in the form of enlarged models. |
| Trädgårdsföreningen
The Horticultural Society park - a natural meeting place and Sweden's best-preserved 19th century park in the heart of Göteborg. Events, seminars and festivities all year round. Also home to Göteborg's Rosarium, internationally acclaimed and elected the centre for Sweden's Year of the Rose 2002 celebrations. Trädgårdsföreningen Park is in the city centre and has entrances on Södra Vägen and Drottningtorget (Kanalgatan). |
| The Palm House
The Palm House appeared in Göteborg in 1878 like a gigantic puzzle made of cast iron and glass. Experience a Mediterranean climate and the scent of mimosa all year round. The camellias are just as romantic as the Lady of the Camellias theatrical work, and in the water house the giant water lilies spread their leaves across the water's surface.The Palm House is in Trädgårdsföreningen Park in the city centre with entrances on Södra Vägen and Drottningtorget (Kanalgatan).
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| Universeum
Universeum is Sweden's national science discovery centre. The centre has everything from sharks swimming in gigantic aquariums to tropical rainforests and fascinating technology. Not to mention masses of experiment stations where you can study the human body, space, colors and much more. Test, smell, feel, listen, see, hear and be amazed! Go into the various layers of a rainforest. Encounter a complex interplay between many different animals and plants. |
| The Museum of World Culture
The World Culture Museum in Göteborg opened in December 2004. Why not take the opportunity to visit Göteborg's new museum!
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| GötheborgsUtkiken
GötheborgsUtkiken, 86 metres above sea level, offers a fantastic view of the city, harbour and archipelago. The café offers home-baked cakes, sandwiches and light lunches. Open Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm during the summer.
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| Museum of Medical History
Östra Hamngatan 11. The museum is located in the Oterdahlska building. The reconstructed hospital environments, like most of the objects in the museum, have ties to Göteborg and date from the late 18th century onwards. The museum is open to the general public and researchers.
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| Ringlinien
All summer you can travel on a vintage tram through the streets of central Göteborg. If you're lucky you may get to travel in a 100-year-old carriage. Vintage carriages from 1900-1960 operate the Liseberg line. The vintage trams are operated by a non-profit association, the Ringlinien Vintage Tram Association, whose members renovate, maintain and staff the trams.
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| Röda Sten
Klippans cultural reserve. Röda Sten is an alternative stage for contemporary art, theatre, music and dance, a complement to the established cultural institutions in Göteborg.
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| Bohusläns museum in Uddevalla
The Bohuslän Museum houses exhibitions reflecting the local culture, countryside and industries, as well as a restaurant serving regional dishes with local ingredients and a shop with Bohuslän crafts and souvenirs.
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| Ljungskile
Between sea and fell is where Ljungskile lies. Fell is an apt name for the modest hills of Bohuslän. The narrow track snakes its way steeply up through the woods for mile after mile. The bay below does more than separate Ljungskile from the island of Orust.
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| The Nordic Watercolour Museum on Tjorn
At the Nordic Watercolour Museum you can see the work of leading contemporary international watercolourists or study classical watercolour paintings of the past.
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