Gothenburg Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Gothenburg. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

One of the best ways to see Gothenburg is from the window of a tram. The trams run all over town and move slowly enough for you to get a proper look at the city. Another alternative is to walk, of course. Gothenburg is a fairly small city, so... Continue reading »
History

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There have been many wars between Sweden and Denmark throughout history, and the Danes have occupied the fortress Älvsborgs Nya Fästning outside of Gothenburg many times. In 1613, Swedish and Danish delegates met in Knäred in the county of H... Continue reading »
Where to stay

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If you travel to Gothenburg by plane, you arrive at Landvetter airport, which is the obvious location for the Landvetter Airport Hotel. But you will probably prefer to lodge in the actual city. The easiest way to reach the city is by cab, and... Continue reading »
Eat drink

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Gothenburg is a seaport. This was more obvious when the wharves were still operating, but the city still has the largest port in Sweden, receiving ships from near and far, and there are regular ferries going out to the archipelago. As a seapo... Continue reading »
Entertainment

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In the summer, Gothenburg is a wonderful place to be, being situated by the sea and having lots of cafés, vibrant street life and beautiful areas for pedestrian exploration. In May, when the bars and restaurants open up their outdoor seating,... Continue reading »
Tours

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Historic tour of Gothenburg This walking tour takes you to some of the historic buildings in central Gothenburg. We begin at Centralen, next to Drottningtorget. Most buses and trams stop by Drottningtorget. Centralen is Sweden's oldest tr... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There: By Air: The Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (+46 11 192 000/ http://www.lfv.se) is located 20 km east of Gothenburg and provides direct service and connections to domestic and international destinations from airlines includ... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Gothenburg Country: Sweden Gothenburg by the Numbers: Population: 478,000 Elevation: 174 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 29.2 inches Average January Temperature: 33 degrees F Average July Temperature: 61 degrees F Quick Facts:... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

Let's face it: Every visitor to Sweden heads to Stockholm -- and rightly so. But as any Gothenburger will tell you, "We've got something to show you too. We go to Stockholm for its beauty and regal monuments, but we come to Gothenburg not onl... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Arriving By Plane -- SAS (tel. 800/221-2350 in the U.S.; www.flysas.net) operates 8 to 10 daily flights from Copenhagen to Gothenburg (most of them nonstop) between 7:30am and 11:05pm. (Many Swedes who live on the west coast of Sweden cons... Continue reading »
Fast facts

by Frommers Travel Guides

Area Code -- The international country code for Sweden is 46; the city code for Gothenburg is 031 (if you're calling Gothenburg from abroad, drop the 0; within Gothenburg, drop the 031). Bookstores -- The biggest and most central is Akadem... Continue reading »
Suggested itineraries

by Frommers Travel Guides

Don't panic. We'll give you only a fraction of attractions that we did in Stockholm. You can comfortably tour the highlights of Gothenburg in a day or two. If it's summer, you might like another day or so to explore some of the resorts, attra... Continue reading »