Attractions
Gothenburg is much smaller than Stockholm and, and it is
possible to see many of its attractions in only a couple of days.
Gothenburg's attractions are just as fascinating however, giving
tourists a good sense of the long history of Sweden in museums like
the Gothenburg City Museum, Museum of World Culture, Maritime
Museum, Natural History Museum, and Kviberg Military Museum. The
birthplace of the Volvo, there is even a museum dedicated to
Sweden's most famous car.
There are also many historical buildings in Gothenburg,
including several forts and cathedrals, and the Crown House, former
home of the Swedish Parliament. There is even a life-sized
reconstruction of the Swedish Ship Götheborg open for visits
in the harbour.
Outside the city, several popular attractions around Gothenburg
include 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 Gothenburg Pass for SEK
245 (24 hours) or SEK 390 (48 hours), which grants them unlimited
access to public transport, and free admission to Liseberg, the
Botanical Gardens, and more than a dozen museums in Gothenburg.
Göteborg Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden in Gothenburg is one of the largest in
Europe and the most beautiful in Sweden boasting about 13,000
different species of plant. The area covers 175 hectares (432
acres), most of which is a nature reserve including an arboretum.
Pride of...
see full detailsLiseberg 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 like the wooden roller
coaster
Balder and tamer rides for the children, there are
over 30 different...
see full detailsElfsborg Fortress
The well preserved, 17th century Elfsborg Fortress is located on
a small island at the entrance of the harbour, at the mouth of the
Göta River near Gothenburg. With a fascinating history of
battles against the Danes, the fortress was once the mightiest
citadel...
see full detailsGöta Canal
One of the most famous attractions in Sweden, the Göta
Canal was an important transport route for passengers and goods
between Gothenburg and Stockholm throughout the 19th century until
the building of railways and roads. It was also one of the biggest
civil engineering...
see full detailsGothenburg Archipelago
Boat trips to the southern and northern archipelago of
Gothenburg are popular trips for both visitors and residents alike.
The southern archipelago includes eight car-free, inhabited islands
that boast sandy beaches, good swimming, beautiful nature, walking
paths and a charm of their own. The...
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