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Göteborg
Klippan, Gothenburg
Gothenburg, or Göteborg, on Sweden’s west coast, is second in population only to the capital, Stockholm. Home of Volvo and two major universities, the city also holds several major cultural and sporting events. The Port of Gothenburg, seen in the background, is Scandinavia’s largest, with over 11,000 vessel calls each year from 140 destinations.
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Klippan, Gothenburg
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Gothenburg in winter
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Poseidon by Carl Milles at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg
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Gothenburg city, West Sweden
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Winter at Skansen Kronan in Gothenburg, West Sweden
Skansen Kronan is a fortress situated on the hill Risåsberget in the Haga district. It was designed by Erik Dahlberg and completed in 1697.
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Winter at Skansen Kronan in Gothenburg, West Sweden
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Slottsskogen in Gothenburg
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Music festival
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Spend the day in the archipelago
The beautiful Bohuslän archipelago – made up of over 8,000 islands, islets and skerries – makes for an ideal day trip. During summer, locals descend on the cliffs of these rocky islands, which serve as perfect sundecks and picnic spots. Active adventurers can enjoy long bike rides, idyllic walks, guided fishing trips or a refreshing swim in the sea.
Known as “black gold”, the lobster found in the waters of the west coast is considered some of the best in the world. Fiskahummer.nu is a well-established lobster safari organiser that also offers oyster, crayfish, mussel and crab fishing adventures. The harvesting season kicks off the first Monday after the 20th of September.
Practical information before your trip to Gothenburg
A craft beer enthusiast’s hotspot
Gothenburg is considered one of the world’s top craft beer hubs, counting numerous names to its growing list of breweries. The city even hosts one of the world’s biggest beer and whisky festivals every spring – GBG Beer Week –inviting you to take part in workshops, tastings and beer launches.

The buoyant beer scene has solid foundations dating back to the mid 17th century. Named after one of the first brewers on these western shores, Johan Casparsson Poppelman, Poppels brewery is one of Gothenburg’s most popular breweries with a wide array of beers, all of which are organic. Dugges, meanwhile, is one of the city’s first micro-breweries. Other notable micro-breweries to look out for are Electric Nurse and Beerbliotek.

With Gothenburg as your base, you’re in for a varied adventure involving characterful city life – complete with unique dining and craft beer experiences – all within striking distance to magnificent nature and the sea.