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What to do in Gothenburg
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Liseberg Amusement Park
Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.
Universeum
Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Gothenburg University during your stay in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Poseidon Statue
One of Gothenburg’s most famous landmarks stands proudly in the city’s main square, protecting sailors and fishermen and attracting photographers.
Botanic Gardens
Find rare plants, an extensive orchid collection and a huge arboretum with greenhouses and even a children’s train.
Bohus Fortress
Tales of kings, queens and bloody battles make this 14th-century Norwegian castle a fascinating day trip from Gothenburg during the summer months.
Kungsgatan
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kungsgatan during your trip to Gothenburg. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Areas of Gothenburg
Gothenburg City Center
Spend some time visiting places like Garden Society of Gothenburg while getting to know Gothenburg City Center, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Centrum
Museums, historic sites, and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Universeum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
Heden
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Heden. Spend some time visiting top spots like Liseberg Amusement Park, and catch the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Inom Vallgraven
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Inom Vallgraven. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kungsgatan, and catch the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Haga
Well-liked for its shopping and art galleries, Haga is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Skansen Kronan and Linnegatan, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.
Nordstaden
While you're in Nordstaden, take in top sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Gothenburg Opera, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.