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The Gothenburg Town Hall
The Gothenburg Town Hall was built in the 17th century, but a functionalist addition (to the right) was added by architect Gunnar Asplund in 1936.
Photo credit: Krister Engström

Top 5 design and architecture must-sees in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a creative city with great design shops, art galleries and interesting architecture. Here is a list of some design and architecture must-sees on your visit to Gothenburg.
Last updated 25 March 2020
Röhsska museum
The Röhsska museum in Gothenburg.
Photo: Hendrik Zeitler

The Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg

Design surrounds us all and influences our daily lives. Gothenburg’s Röhsska Museum highlights people and perspectives focusing on the many varied concepts of design, craft and society in general.
The Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg
The Gothenburg Town Hall
The Gothenburg Town Hall was built in the 17th century, but a functionalist addition (to the right) was added by architect Gunnar Asplund in 1936.
Photo: Krister Engström

The Gothenburg Town Hall

The Town Hall of Gothenburg is both a historical and modern building. The original house was built in the 17th century but eventually became too small, leading to a functionalist extension by Gunnar Asplund in 1936.
The Gothenburg Town Hall
Poseidon by Carl Milles at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg
The Poseidon statue designed by Carl Milles, located at Götaplatsen in Gothenburg.
Photo: Steampipe Production Studio AB/ Göteborg & Co

Götaplatsen

Looking for an iconic photo spot in Gothenburg? Head to Götaplatsen located at the end of Gothenburg’s main boulevard Avenyn for an impressive shot of the characteristic Poseidon statue and three of Gothenburg’s most important cultural institutions.
Götaplatsen
The public sauna, Gothenburg
The public sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg, is created from recycled materials and highlights the change of the area, from an industrial port to a hip and up-and-coming area.
Photo: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co

The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg

Cool down in the pool or heat up in the sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg, as you witness how the former industrial port is transformed into one of the hippest areas on the West Coast.
The Sauna in Frihamnen, Gothenburg
Artelleriet, Gothenburg
Interior design at Artilleriet in Gothenburg.
Photo: Kim Svensson/Göteborg & Co

Artilleriet Interior Design

Looking for classic, modern or vintage design to bring home? Welcome to Artilleriet. This interior design haven is located in the heart of Gothenburg and offers an eclectic range of home decor and design.
Artilleriet Interior Design