Things to do in Gothenburg
Stroll along the historic harbourside to the City Museum, housed in the former East India Company headquarters, or take a boat trip across the river to relive history at the 17th-century Älvsborg Fortress. The Museum of World Cultures, in the Avenyn district, provides a very modern take on global diversity, while great views of the city are offered by an open-top Paddan Boat Tour which plies the canal waters around the centre.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Gothenburg Museum of Art - 600 years of art
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Gothenburg Museum of Art in the Avenyn district boasts an impressive collection of works, notably French Impressionist. Cézanne, Van Gogh and Picasso are represented, along with sculptures by Rodin, but there are also older paintings, dating from the 15th century onwards.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SEK40; under-20s free
Opening Hours
Tue & Thu 11am-6pm; Wed 11am-9pm; Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
Götaplatsen/Avenyn, Gothenburg 412 56
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 368 3500
2. Museum of World Cultures - Cultural melting pot
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Opened in 2004, the Museum of World Cultures in Gothenburg's Avenyn district houses a remarkable collection of cultural artefacts from all over the world, with diverse collections from south and central America, Asia, Africa and a number of other regions.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Tue and Fri-Sun 12pm-5pm; Wed & Thu 12pm-9pm
Address
54, Södra Vägen, Gothenburg 402 27
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 632 730
3. City Museum - Viking Museum
Show more Housed in East India House, former headquarters of the Swedish East India Company, the city-centre Gothenburg City Museum focuses on the development of Gothenburg and its environs. Permanent exhibits include Viking relics and unique artefacts found in the area.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SEK40; under-25s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10pm-5pm (until 8pm Wed)
Address
12, Norra Hamngatan, Gothenburg 411 14
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 368 3600
4. Volvo Museum - History on wheels
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The story of the iconic Swedish vehicle manufacturer from its beginnings in 1927 is told at the Volvo Museum in Arendal. The company's development is illustrated with a fascinating collection of cars, trucks, buses and numerous other Volvo products.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SEK50; under-12s SEK20
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 12pm-5pm (until 8pm Wed); Sat & Sun 11am-4pm
Address
Arendal Skans, Gothenburg 40508
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 664 814
Attractions
Expand all5. Älvsborg Fortress Boat Tour - History in the harbour
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Dating from the 17th century, Älvsborg Fortress, or Festning, on Hamninloppet island is a well preserved historic attraction offering lively dramatised guided tours of its dungeons and small hospital. The boat trip to get there is an experience in itself.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SEK150; children SEK95
Opening Hours
Apr-Aug, boat departures hourly from 10am to 6pm
Address
13, Pusterviksgatan, Gothenburg 413 01
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 609 670
6. Liseberg - Enormous amusement park
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Scandinavia's biggest amusement park, Liseberg is not only an opportunity to get in touch with your inner child. The city-south venue also hosts performances by top entertainers during the summer, if roller-coasters and funfair rides don't appeal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SEK70-SEK80; under-7s free
Opening Hours
Varies according to season
Address
Örgrytevägen, Gothenburg 41 251
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 400 100
Special things to do
Expand all7. Paddan Boat Tour - Gothenburg from the water
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No visit to Gothenburg is complete without a trip on a famous open-top Paddan Boat Tour, which plies the city-centre canals between April and October, giving a special perspective on the city's many historic bridges.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
SEK120; children SEK60
Opening Hours
Departures 10.30am-9pm depending on season
Address
Kungsportsplatsen, Gothenburg
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 609 670
8. Botanical Gardens - Award-winning gardens
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The Botanical Gardens is an oasis of tranquility within easy reach of the city centre, featuring rich and varied plant collections from all over the world set in superb landscaping. The splendid rock garden alone is worth the short trip.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Gardens: voluntary SEK20 donation; greenhouses SEK20
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-sunset
Address
22a, Carl Skottsbergs Gata, Gothenburg 413 19
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 741 1106
9. Slottsskogen - Picnic in the park
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First laid out in 1874, the 110-hectare Slottsskogen Park near Linnéplatsen has beautiful walks, animal enclosures and an observatory. Play mini-golf, bring a picnic or visit the children's zoo (open May-Aug). Events and entertainment take place here in summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free admission
Opening Hours
Daily 24 hr
Address
Gothenburg 41476
Telephone
+46 (0) 31 365 58 23
