Göteborg is the friendliest city in Sweden, according to the Swedes. As Sweden’s second main city, situated on the westcoast, Göteborg has all the sophistication of a major metropolis but is still comfortably small. Cruising to Göteborg is beautiful; discover the unique archipelago and the west-coast with its small islands, old fishing villages and the special west-coast nature. Most attractions are within walking distance in the city centre, including the lively harbour area and the event area with the popular Liseberg Amusement Park, which apart from thrilling rides is a most beautiful park full of flowers and plants.
The Avenue, the city’s main street, is full of outdoor cafés and restaurants leading down to the harbour, the fascinating Göteborg Opera House and the Maritime Centre. On the Avenue, at Götaplatsen, also lies the Cultural Centre, where the well known statue Poseidon supervises the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall and the City Theatre.
The 75sq m of park per inhabitant makes Göteborg a very green city. In Slottskogen you will find beautiful walks, animal enclosures including elk, a seal pool and bird ponds. A butterfly house, rose gardens, tropical orchids and much more are to be found in the many parks and botanical gardens.
Göteborg, the capital of West Sweden, is gaining an enviable reputation as Europe’s newest culinary centre of excellence. With a stunning collection of restaurants – and chefs blessed with the choicest ingredients – a trip to Göteborg will make a gastronome glow. Boasting no less than five Michelin-starred restaurants in addition to an abundance of other excellent eateries, Göteborg is a city for food lovers and offers incredible food coupled with excellent value for money and a lack of fussiness. The hallmarks of fine dining, Swedish style. And with seafood as fresh as you can find it without wetting your feet.
Quality shopping in Scandinavia’s largest shopping centre, Nordstan, offers a wide variety of clothing, crystal, handicrafts and souvenirs. More shops are to be found along the Avenue and Kungsgatan, with long opening hours. All major credit cards are accepted.
In Göteborg adventure is just around the corner. Just outside the city centre you can play golf, go horseback riding and canoeing, practice axe throwing and archery, chop up your own wood for the camp fire and roast wild game for dinner with all the delicacies of the forest.
Discover a part of Swedish history in the surroundings of Göteborg. Experience Bautastones, Bronze age graves, a Viking judges’ ring and the remains of an ancient fortress as well as castles and old villages.
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