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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 March 25, 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 GothenburgThe 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 HallPoseidon by Carl Milles at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg
The Poseidon statue designed by Carl Milles, located at Götaplatsen in Gothenburg.
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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.
GötaplatsenThe 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, GothenburgArtelleriet, 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.
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