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Skansen Kronan featuring views, a garden and a city

Botanic Gardens which includes a garden as well as a family

Gothenburg featuring a marina and a bay or harbor

Gothenburg showing a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people

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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.

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.

Universeum

Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.

Skara Sommarland

Bring the kids to Skara Sommarland and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Axvall. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

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.

Lacko Castle

You can find out about the history of Lidköping when you stop by Lacko Castle. Make time to visit the churches and monuments while you're in the area.

Nya Ullevi Stadium

Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Scandinavium

Catch an event at Scandinavium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Areas of Västra Götaland County

Skansen Kronan featuring heritage architecture and a city

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.

Liseberg Amusement Park showing street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

Centrum

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Museums, historic sites, and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Valhalla Swimming Hall 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 Nya Ullevi Stadium, and catch the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Fish Market showing a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

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.

Poseidon Statue which includes a city, a fountain and street scenes

Lorensberg

Travelers choose Lorensberg for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Korsvägen Tram Stop or Kapellplatsen Tram Stop and check out top sights like Gothenburg Concert Hall.