Sights & Attractions
Gothenburg is filled with flourishing gardens, historic sites and buildings, beautiful churches and magnificent museums where you can see works by world famous artists.
Day Trips
Gothenburg has good connections to exciting nearby areas. All areas offer something extra and a day trip to a castle, a beautiful natural reserve or a museum is pleasant and easy to access. Here is a list of some places that are definitely worth a visit.
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Autumn in Gothenburg
Now Gothenburg changes colours and goes from green to orange. The crisp air and colourful leaves transform the city into an even more enchanting place, and there are loads of things to discover whatever the weather. In this guide, we have collected most of what you need to know for a successful autumn in Gothenburg.
Place
Castle in Floda
Nääs Slott
Gothenburg's Archipelago
Along the coastline outside of Gothenburg, the archipelago spreads out like a string of islands. Just a short journey from central Gothenburg, you can stroll among picturesque alleys, lovely beaches, in nature reserves and along fine walking paths. Gothenburg's archipelago with its harbours, bays, islands, and the wonderful population is a unique experience. In addition, there are plenty of activities where seal safaris, fishing trips, exciting food experiences, swimming and boat trips are just a few.
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The southern islands of the Gothenburg archipelago
Curious about what the islands in the southern archipelago has to offer? If you’re looking for good food, impressive outdoor experiences and relaxation then this is the place to go. Get inspired and explore the different islands in our guide.
Viewpoints
One of the best ways to see Gothenburg is to visit one of the many lookouts found around town. For example the mountain Ramberget at Hisingen island, 87 metres above sea level, with excellent views all the way to the archipelago.
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Fortification and viewpoint
Skansen Kronan
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Beautiful view
Vattentornet i Slottsskogen
