Göteborg

Göteborg : Travel information before you go!

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With just 500,000 inhabitants, Gothenburg still manages to occupy second place on the list of Sweden's biggest cities! Nestled in the south-west of the country, in the middle of breathtaking countryside, the city offers a completely different atmosphere than the one you will find in the larger Stockholm. With its appearance as a quiet little seaside village, it keeps its true identity well hidden! In addition to its many shops, cafés, and restaurants, the city proposes a plethora of cultural activities and can pride itself on being home to the largest port in Northern Europe. Located just 2 hours from 45 European cities, Gothenburg is an ideal weekend destination for a change of scenery and to get away from it all.

pros

•  Plenty of cultural activities
•  The gastronomy (4 restaurants with stars)
•  Visiting the neighbouring island chains

cons

•  The icy temperatures in winter
•  The short days during winter (it gets dark around 4:00pm)

Visit Göteborg

• To see

  The largest collection of Scandinavian art from the 1880s and 1890s at the Museum of Fine Arts.
  The art and design displayed in the Röhsska Museum.
  Maritiman, one of largest floating museums in the world.
  The former headquarters of the East India Company transformed into the City Museum.
  The temporary exhibitions at the Nordic Watercolour Museum located on a peninsula north of the city.
  Art work from the Eriksbergshallen gallery.
  

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  To do

  Walk around the adorable little streets of Haga, the oldest district in the city, and visiting its many shops, cafés and restaurants.
  Buy a "Gothenburg Pass", which offers unlimited access to public transport (trams, busses and boats), discounts in the main shopping centres (Nordstan, Arkaden, Kompassen, Avenyn, and Innerstaden), and free admission to the Liseberg amusement park, the National Science Discovery Centre for the Family, and several other museums in the city. 340 SEK (£32) for 48 hours. It can be purchased at the Kungsportsplatsen 2 and Nordstadstorget tourist information centres, in hotels and youth hostels, and in the shops of the Pressbyrån chain.
  Admire the view of the Ferris wheel standing at the entrance to the Port.
  Cruise along the channels when the ice hasn't turned them into a giant skating rink!
  Walk around the islands in the southern archipelago. In summer, take tram 11 to the end of the line. A ferry will drop you off on this archipelago which is discovered exclusively on foot.
  Discover the villages and the beaches in the northern archipelago. You can hire a car when you arrive.
  

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  To think about

  Take along warm, thick clothing since the climate can be harsh on the city, its inhabitants and its visitors! However, you can also wait and buy what you need on the spot, thanks to the wide variety of shops there for this purpose.
  Exchange or withdraw money after you arrive! The Swedish Krona (literally, crown) has been the official currency of Sweden since 1873. One pound Sterling equals approximately 11 SEK.

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• To avoid

  Driving at night: it is entirely possible to see elk crossing the road at night. There are approximately 6,000 accidents a year on Sweden's roads in spite of the fences installed along the main roads. Male elk, which can reach a weight of 800kg, can cause some fairly serious damage to your car!
  Visit in mid-July (18th to 24th) for the Gothia Cup, the international youth football championship. But plan ahead, since the hotels are generally fully booked during this period.

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  To try

  Freshly caught fish and seafood: lobster, shrimp, crayfish, mussels, herring, salmon? Moreover, the beginning of lobster season marks the occasion of a big party in the city and all along the coast! The Christmas meal is generally composed of herring and "Jannssons frestelse" (a gratin made with anchovies, potatoes, onions and cream). You might be interested to know that Gothenburg has five Michelin star restaurants listed in the famous red guide.

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  To bring back

  Glass objects created by traditional glass-blowers, small, hand painted red and blue Dala horses, and more generally, local wooden handicrafts, warm clothing and products of the sea. You can also buy smoked or marinated vacuum-packed salmon, marinated herring sold in tins or glass jars, and orange-coloured Swedish caviar.

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