Top places to visit in Gothenburg

• Gothenburg Archipelago

  Island Archipelago · 4.7 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Southern Archipelago of Gothenburg comprises over 20 islands reachable by public ferry from Saltholmen terminal. The car-free islands of Vrångö, Styrsö, Brännö, and Donsö offer rocky coastal scenery, sandy beaches, traditional fishing…

• Slottsskogen Park

  City Park · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Slottsskogen is Gothenburg's largest city park, covering 137 hectares of forests, meadows, and ponds. It is home to a free wildlife park with elk, bison, reindeer, penguins, and seals. The park hosts major outdoor events including Way Out…

• Liseberg Amusement Park

  Amusement Park · 4.6 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Liseberg is Scandinavia's most popular amusement park and consistently ranked among Europe's best. Founded in 1923, it offers over 40 rides including the legendary Balder wooden roller coaster and the steel coaster Helix. In autumn it…

• Haga District

  Historic District · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Haga is Gothenburg's oldest surviving working-class neighbourhood, dating to the 17th century. Its wide cobblestone main street — Haga Nygata — is lined with well-preserved wooden houses now converted into independent cafés, vintage shops,…

• Universeum Science Centre

  Science Museum · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Universeum is Sweden's largest science centre, featuring a full tropical rainforest spanning six floors, an ocean tunnel with sharks and rays, interactive science exhibitions, a space gallery, and a children's engineering zone. The…

• Gothenburg Museum of Art (Konstmuseet)

  Art Museum · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Gothenburg Museum of Art holds one of Scandinavia's finest collections of Nordic art alongside works by Rembrandt, Rubens, van Gogh, Picasso, and Monet. The building at the top of Avenyn was completed in 1923. Its Hasselblad Centre on…

• Gothenburg Avenyn Boulevard

  main-boulevard · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kungsportsavenyen — Gothenburg's grand 1km central boulevard lined with restaurants, theatres, the Poseidon statue, and the dramatic Götaplatsen square at its head.

• Feskekörka (Fish Church)

  Fish Market · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Gothenburg's iconic 1874 fish market hall, nicknamed "Feskekôrka" (Fish Church) for its neo-Gothic architecture. Reopened May 2024 after a 4-year heritage restoration. Now houses a 28 m fish counter, three restaurants, an oyster bar, and a…

• Stora Saluhallen Market

  indoor-market · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Stora Saluhallen — Gothenburg's grand 1889 indoor market hall with 40 stalls selling fresh seafood, Swedish charcuterie, cheeses, and traditional Gothenburg specialities.

• Maritime Museum Gothenburg

  maritime-museum · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Maritime Museum and Aquarium — Sweden's largest floating ship museum with 15 historic vessels including a destroyer, a submarine, and the famous monitor Sölve.

• Gothenburg City Museum

  city-museum · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  City museum in the historic 18th-century East India Company building, with the only original Viking ship in Sweden (the Äskekärr ship) and rich Gothenburg trade heritage.

• Volvo Museum Gothenburg

  car-museum · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Volvo Museum showcasing the complete history of the iconic Swedish automaker from 1927, with classic cars, trucks, buses, and prototype concept vehicles.

Things to do

• Liseberg Amusement Park Full Day Adventure · 6 h · from SEK 590 per person
• Gothenburg Archipelago Boat Tour Nature · 6 h · from SEK 760 per person
• Gothenburg City E-Bike Tour Sightseeing · 3 h · from SEK 550 per person
• Haga Coffee & Cinnamon Roll Walk Culinary · 2 h · from SEK 300 per person
• West Sweden Seafood Safari Culinary · 4 h · from SEK 1,200 per person
• Design & Textile Museum Tour Cultural · 2 h · from SEK 170 per person

Day trips and tours

• West Coast Seafood & Gothenburg Archipelago 7 h · from SEK 1,400

Where to stay in Gothenburg

• Haga & Linnéstaden about SEK 1,600 per night

  Gothenburg's most beloved historic neighbourhood — 17th-century wooden houses painted in pastel hues, café culture, and the city's most famous cinnamon buns (kanelbullar).

Hotels

• Elite Plaza Hotel Gothenburg 5-star · SEK 2,000 to SEK 6,000 per night
• Hotel Pigalle Gothenburg 4-star · SEK 1,500 to SEK 4,000 per night
• Clarion Hotel Post Gothenburg 4-star · SEK 1,400 to SEK 3,500 per night
• STF Slottsskogen Hostel Gothenburg 2-star · SEK 300 to SEK 900 per night

Where to eat

• Hagabion Café & Bar Swedish, Café, Bakery · about SEK 95 per person
• Feskekörka Fish Market Restaurant Seafood, Swedish · about SEK 380 per person
• Smaka Swedish, Traditional · about SEK 280 per person
• Sjömagasinet Seafood, Swedish, Nordic · about SEK 850 per person
• 28+ Restaurant French, Nordic, European · about SEK 950 per person
• Koka (formerly Kock & Vin) Nordic, Swedish, Scandinavian · about SEK 1,200 per person
• Bhoga Nordic, Scandinavian, Swedish · about SEK 1,800 per person

Getting to Gothenburg

Airport: Gothenburg (GOT)

Getting around

• Tram
• Transit Pass
• Walking

More in Sweden

• Stockholm
• Malmö
• Kiruna
• Visby
• Uppsala
• Kalmar

Frequently asked questions about Gothenburg

What are the top-rated places to visit in Gothenburg?

The highest-rated places in our Gothenburg guide are Gothenburg Archipelago, Slottsskogen Park, Liseberg Amusement Park, Haga District, Volvo Museum Gothenburg.

Where should I stay in Gothenburg?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Gothenburg: Haga & Linnéstaden.

How do I get around Gothenburg?

Ways to get around Gothenburg covered in our guide: Tram, Transit pass, Walking.

Which airport is nearest to Gothenburg?

The nearest airport to Gothenburg has the code GOT.