Sweden’s second city and west-coast port, with a compact canal-and-tram centre and an island-strewn archipelago; famous for west-coast seafood like shrimp and langoustines, and a cinnamon bun said to be the world’s largest.
The season for island-hopping by tram and boat, and for seafood. source
Weather: May–September is best, with summer archipelago trips; November–February has short, chilly days. source
Times to avoid: Tap a bank card on trams and buses to buy a 90-minute zone A ticket. source
Weather varies from year to year; check the forecast before you go.
Don't miss in Gothenburg
Feskekôrka The 1874 “fish church” market hall for shrimp sandwiches and oysters. source
Gothenburg Museum of Art Strong in Nordic art; free for visitors under 20. source
Haga cinnamon bun The face-sized Hagabullen cinnamon bun from a Haga café. source
Where to stay in Gothenburg
City centre (Nordstan / Avenyn)
The hub of the central station, airport buses and shopping.
Haga
The old wooden-house quarter of cafés and giant cinnamon buns.
What to eat in Gothenburg
Shrimp Sandwich — Open sandwich piled with west-coast shrimp
Langoustines — West-coast langoustines bought straight off the boats
Hagabullen — Giant cinnamon bun from Haga
Gothenburg tips and things to watch out for
Gothenburg travel tips
Airport to city: Flygbussarna buses link Landvetter Airport and the central station up to every 20 minutes. source
Good to know in Sweden
Card payment is widespread in Sweden, but some places do not accept cash. Check payment options in advance. source
Take a queue ticket in shops and pharmacies and wait to be called. source
Watch out for in Sweden
Systembolaget is the state-owned retailer for certain alcoholic drinks, but not every alcoholic beverage is sold exclusively there. Check product availability and opening hours on its official site. source
Keep an eye on belongings at busy stations and in the city centre. source
General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.
Restaurant prices for Gothenburg are still being collected. The estimate also uses some official meal and transit prices checked in other cities in Sweden.
Gothenburg attraction & theme park tickets
Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.
Gothenburg Museum of Art (Adult): SEK 75.00 · child SEK 0.00