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Sweden
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is an easy weekend city of seafood, trams, parks and welcoming neighbourhoods. Short travel times from Norway leave more time for food, culture and social city life.
Especially good for
Easy escapesSeafoodGroups of friendsConcerts and culture
Best areas
Centrum, Haga and Linné
Transport
Tram, bus, ferry and walking
Airport
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
A little more of the place
Find your rhythm in Gothenburg
Gothenburg can be playful and relaxed in equal measure. Choose between a big park day and more time for food, water and wandering.
An experience worth making time for
Amusement park
Liseberg
A natural main event if your group enjoys rides. Check the calendar and ticket packages first; the park is seasonal and should not be an unconfirmed last-minute plan.
Visitor information: LisebergSomewhere to stop for food
Seafood and dining
Feskekörka
The distinctive fish hall houses several food experiences. Choose a venue and menu in advance if you want a sit-down seafood lunch.
Visitor information: FeskekörkaAbout these tips and sources
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Weekend plan
48 hours in Gothenburg
Friday evening
Linné and the first dinner
Begin around Linnégatan with dinner and bars. Distances are short and the atmosphere suits an easy first evening.
Saturday
Market, Haga and harbour
See the Feskekörka area, walk through Haga and choose a museum, shopping or a boat trip. Finish with seafood or a concert.
Sunday
Archipelago or park
With enough time, a public ferry offers a taste of the archipelago. Otherwise choose Slottsskogen and a relaxed brunch.
Where should you stay?
Choose an area that fits the trip
Centrum
Best for shopping, transport and a first visit.
Haga
Historic wooden houses, cafés and a calm daytime atmosphere.
Linné
Restaurants, pubs and easy access to Slottsskogen.
Majorna
A more local atmosphere, music and pleasant streets.
Good to know
Small tips for an easier weekend
Use the same ticket to the archipelago
Ferries to the southern archipelago are included in zone A, and the same Västtrafik ticket is valid from the city.
Check the concert calendar
Events can affect both hotel prices and the best weekend to visit.
Book popular seafood restaurants
Well-known places fill quickly on Friday and Saturday.
Photo credits
Andrzej Otrębski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alexey Komarov · CC BY 3.0 · Alexey Komarov · CC BY 3.0
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