Guidebook for Gothenburg
Food Scene
Very nice place to eat if you like tapas. Usually quite busy so booking a table could be a good idea. For booking inquires, dial + 46 31 711 72 91
26 locals recommend
Mañana
6 Karl JohansgatanVery nice place to eat if you like tapas. Usually quite busy so booking a table could be a good idea. For booking inquires, dial + 46 31 711 72 91
A popular cafe close by a park (and playground). Have a coffee, look at the old beautiful trees and enjoy sunshine and the free spirited Majorna- mind.
19 locals recommend
Zenit Kafé
11 Allmänna vägenA popular cafe close by a park (and playground). Have a coffee, look at the old beautiful trees and enjoy sunshine and the free spirited Majorna- mind.
Levantine is a bistro located in Vasastaden, Gothenburg. The restaurant has a menu that combines classic French bistro dishes with fresh Swedish ingrediens.
32 locals recommend
Levantine
22 AschebergsgatanLevantine is a bistro located in Vasastaden, Gothenburg. The restaurant has a menu that combines classic French bistro dishes with fresh Swedish ingrediens.
Burgersson Skanstorget
4 SkanstorgetOne of the best places to go for a burger and some chips.
Café Kultur
6 BangatanNeighborhood cafe. A good place to have your morning "fika".
Blackbird is a cooperative restaurant run by vegans. The resturant is a result of a crowdfunding project.
8 locals recommend
Blackbird - Vegankök & Bar
3 StigbergslidenBlackbird is a cooperative restaurant run by vegans. The resturant is a result of a crowdfunding project.
Vegetarian food, local beer and lots of hipsters. The restaurant and the bar are located in a small cinema, and are decorated with vintage furniture and old movie posters on the walls.
27 locals recommend
Bar Kino - Hagabions café
21 LinnégatanVegetarian food, local beer and lots of hipsters. The restaurant and the bar are located in a small cinema, and are decorated with vintage furniture and old movie posters on the walls.
Everything Else
Gothenburg Maritime Museum
1-3 Karl JohansgatanMaritime museum.
Majorna Bowling
18 StigbergslidenIf you like bowling.
If you are looking for nice bars, pubs and restaurants, this neighborhood is the place to visit.
27 locals recommend
Järntorget
JärntorgetIf you are looking for nice bars, pubs and restaurants, this neighborhood is the place to visit.
Röda sten,an iconic place in Majorna,has a history of stone industry and sugar factory. There are several myths around its name, red stone ("röda sten"). Nowadays its a nice art gallery and café.
126 locals recommend
Röda Sten
1 Röda StenRöda sten,an iconic place in Majorna,has a history of stone industry and sugar factory. There are several myths around its name, red stone ("röda sten"). Nowadays its a nice art gallery and café.
Slottskogen is the Gothenburg city park, where you can eat, stroll, have an icecream an watch animals or have a picnic.
http://www5.goteborg.se/prod/parkochnatur/dalis2.nsf/vyPublicerade/8602D7D46C
422 locals recommend
Slottsskogen
SlottsskogspromenadenSlottskogen is the Gothenburg city park, where you can eat, stroll, have an icecream an watch animals or have a picnic.
http://www5.goteborg.se/prod/parkochnatur/dalis2.nsf/vyPublicerade/8602D7D46C
The street Andra Långgatan has become a hub for the alternative and creative scene in Gothenburg. Lots of bars and restaurants, and you can get a tattoo as well as a haircut!
106 locals recommend
Andra långgatan
Andra LånggatanThe street Andra Långgatan has become a hub for the alternative and creative scene in Gothenburg. Lots of bars and restaurants, and you can get a tattoo as well as a haircut!
An exclusive spa, where you can workout, yoga or have a delicious lunch. Their pool "The egg" is wonderful, and they have several workouts to choose between.
http://www.hagabadet.se/
14 locals recommend
Hagabadet Haga
6 Haga ÖstergataAn exclusive spa, where you can workout, yoga or have a delicious lunch. Their pool "The egg" is wonderful, and they have several workouts to choose between.
http://www.hagabadet.se/
Spa in Gothenburg, close
to both city and sea. The most wonderful spa experience! Awesome saunas (with sea view), breathtaking pools and supernice staff. AND great food!
http://www.arkenhotel.com/en
Arken Hotel & Art Garden Spa
100 OljevägenSpa in Gothenburg, close
to both city and sea. The most wonderful spa experience! Awesome saunas (with sea view), breathtaking pools and supernice staff. AND great food!
http://www.arkenhotel.com/en
One of the most welcoming islands in the Gothenburg archipelago. Here we have nice cafes and beautiful views.
42 locals recommend
Brännö
One of the most welcoming islands in the Gothenburg archipelago. Here we have nice cafes and beautiful views.
A lovely small island in the Gothenburg archipelago. It is said to have the best water for swimming in the area, and I agree! Ask us if you need guidance to the best beach for the kids.
8 locals recommend
Vrångö
A lovely small island in the Gothenburg archipelago. It is said to have the best water for swimming in the area, and I agree! Ask us if you need guidance to the best beach for the kids.
Shopping
Thousands of old records. Very good if you are looking for old vinyl records.
15 locals recommend
Bengans Record Store
1 StigbergstorgetThousands of old records. Very good if you are looking for old vinyl records.
Old town Haga has it's own uniqe atmosphere. Here you find lovely cafes, small boutiqes and vintage finds.
63 locals recommend
Haga Nygata
Haga NygataOld town Haga has it's own uniqe atmosphere. Here you find lovely cafes, small boutiqes and vintage finds.
In Scandinavia's leading shopping centre are 200 shops offering the latest in all possible areas.
148 locals recommend
Nordstan
10 GötgatanIn Scandinavia's leading shopping centre are 200 shops offering the latest in all possible areas.
Essentials
Postombud på Hemköp Stigbergstorget
6 StigbergstorgetSupermarket. Opening hours 7 am- 11 pm.
Willys Hemma
6 AmiralitetsgatanSupermarket. Opening hours mon- fri 8 am- 9 pm, sat-sun 9 am- 9 pm.
Entertainment & Activities
Science center, museum, rainforest and animals all together! This is a perfect place to spend a rainy (or sunny!) day with family or friends. See link: http://www.universeum.se/en/
225 locals recommend
Universeum
50 Södra VägenScience center, museum, rainforest and animals all together! This is a perfect place to spend a rainy (or sunny!) day with family or friends. See link: http://www.universeum.se/en/
Swedens biggest amusement park, in the middle of Gothenburg!
For more info, please see:
http://liseberg.com/en/home/
Örgrytevägen
ÖrgrytevägenSwedens biggest amusement park, in the middle of Gothenburg!
For more info, please see:
http://liseberg.com/en/home/
Sightseeing
A wonderful botanical garden! Have a picnic, smell the flowers and why not enter the orchid house. For more info: http://www.gotbot.se/en/kulturplattformen/Goteborgs-Botaniska-Tradgard/Home/
188 locals recommend
Gothenburg Botanical Garden
22A Carl Skottsbergs gataA wonderful botanical garden! Have a picnic, smell the flowers and why not enter the orchid house. For more info: http://www.gotbot.se/en/kulturplattformen/Goteborgs-Botaniska-Tradgard/Home/
This little island is 1 hour by bus from Gothenburg. Sailing and boat adventures, swimming and hiking trails. Shopping and restaurants. Looming over the town is Carlstens fortress. Just loving it!
117 locals recommend
Marstrand
This little island is 1 hour by bus from Gothenburg. Sailing and boat adventures, swimming and hiking trails. Shopping and restaurants. Looming over the town is Carlstens fortress. Just loving it!
Masterpieces by P.S. Krøyer, Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, Picasso Chagall and others. Has 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide. A big must!!!
93 locals recommend
Gothenburg Art Museum
6 GötaplatsenMasterpieces by P.S. Krøyer, Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, Picasso Chagall and others. Has 3 stars in Michelin Green Guide. A big must!!!