Guidebook for Gothenburg
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a beautiful view over Göta älv from the top floor and drink a cold Brooklyn lager. Skål!
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Henriksbergs Konsert & Restaurang AB
7 StigbergslidenEnjoy a beautiful view over Göta älv from the top floor and drink a cold Brooklyn lager. Skål!
Oceanen Culture House produce around thirty cultural activities.
Many artist have been housed in the former Oceanographic Institute. Drink a beer on the terrace or go inside to see a concert.
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Kulturhuset Oceanen
8 StigbergstorgetOceanen Culture House produce around thirty cultural activities.
Many artist have been housed in the former Oceanographic Institute. Drink a beer on the terrace or go inside to see a concert.
They have 7 draught beers & 350+ differet bottled beers. Usually they offer local beers like "Stigbergets" or "Beerbliotek". They have regular bar food and also Japanese from the restaurant next door.
Haket
5 Första LånggatanThey have 7 draught beers & 350+ differet bottled beers. Usually they offer local beers like "Stigbergets" or "Beerbliotek". They have regular bar food and also Japanese from the restaurant next door.
Café Publik KB
20 Andra LånggatanA must in Andra Långgatan.
They have very often good music concerts and also is the place where more than often we all kill the night. They have good soups for lunch menu.
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Pustervik
12 JärntorgsgatanThey have very often good music concerts and also is the place where more than often we all kill the night. They have good soups for lunch menu.
It´s a movie theater, a veg restaurant, a terrace, a bar. But be careful, some of the staff have the nose really high.
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Hagabion
21 LinnégatanIt´s a movie theater, a veg restaurant, a terrace, a bar. But be careful, some of the staff have the nose really high.
Yaki-Da Klubben
47 StorgatanBeautiful building where take a drink or eat free pizza on Fridays.
Best live jazz music and really good food. They have very funny klubbar.
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Nefertiti Jazz Club
6 HvitfeldtsplatsenBest live jazz music and really good food. They have very funny klubbar.
Very nice bar with Mexican food. Sometimes a pensioner Dj plays music that I like. I wonder if I have grandpa taste...
Holy Moly
31 Andra LånggatanVery nice bar with Mexican food. Sometimes a pensioner Dj plays music that I like. I wonder if I have grandpa taste...
Nice terrace on the second floor where eat a free afterwork included with your super cheap drink on Friday evening.
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Lounge(s)
5 KungsportsavenyenNice terrace on the second floor where eat a free afterwork included with your super cheap drink on Friday evening.
Sightseeing
A park with a zoo, a playground for football, volleyball, a museum of natural history, an observatory, restaurants, cafés and so on. Take our portable BBQ with you and enjoy a meal outdoors!
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Slottsskogen
SlottsskogspromenadenA park with a zoo, a playground for football, volleyball, a museum of natural history, an observatory, restaurants, cafés and so on. Take our portable BBQ with you and enjoy a meal outdoors!
Ecology and human impact on the environment is one of the areas that the museum has exhibit often. And a large amount of embalmed animals from around the world. You can see there a huge blue whale.
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Náttúrufræðistofnunin
10 MuseivägenEcology and human impact on the environment is one of the areas that the museum has exhibit often. And a large amount of embalmed animals from around the world. You can see there a huge blue whale.
Can an atheist love a church? Well yes. Masthuggskyrkan is one of the emblems of Gothenburg. You will love its sturdy architecture and interior. Do not miss the sunset up there!
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Masthuggskirkja
15 StorebackegatanCan an atheist love a church? Well yes. Masthuggskyrkan is one of the emblems of Gothenburg. You will love its sturdy architecture and interior. Do not miss the sunset up there!
Here you can see exhibitions related to the sea, maritime trade and fishing. As well you can visit an aquarium with tropical and northern waters. They have an amazing collection of figureheads.
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Sjófarasafnið í Göteborg
1-3 Karl JohansgatanHere you can see exhibitions related to the sea, maritime trade and fishing. As well you can visit an aquarium with tropical and northern waters. They have an amazing collection of figureheads.
The fortress was built as part of the defenses against possible Danish attack on Gothenburg from the south. Today Skansen Kronan is a private facility for conferences and private parties.
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Skansen Kronan AB
15 Leijonsparres VägThe fortress was built as part of the defenses against possible Danish attack on Gothenburg from the south. Today Skansen Kronan is a private facility for conferences and private parties.
The buildings significant of Majorna are the 3 storey high buildings where the 1st storey is built in stone and the topmost 2 are built of wood "Landshövdingehus". Take a walk around and enjoy it!
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Majorna
The buildings significant of Majorna are the 3 storey high buildings where the 1st storey is built in stone and the topmost 2 are built of wood "Landshövdingehus". Take a walk around and enjoy it!
The tower and pumping station at Vattugatan erected in 1899. The tower rests on a 780 000 liter water reservoir. Water reservoir and observation tower has immense historical and cultural value.
Stora Utsikten
The tower and pumping station at Vattugatan erected in 1899. The tower rests on a 780 000 liter water reservoir. Water reservoir and observation tower has immense historical and cultural value.
Sjomanstornet
1 Karl JohansgatanA very genuine landmark of Stigberget, Majorna.
A small and charming district full of life. Take a stroll through the streets and have a coffee on one of the terraces.
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Haga
A small and charming district full of life. Take a stroll through the streets and have a coffee on one of the terraces.
Feskekörka is an institution in Gothenburg, housing one of the city's oldest trades, fishing. Try in the restaurant the "räksmörgås". The most typical dish in Göteborg.
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Feskekörka
4 FisktorgetFeskekörka is an institution in Gothenburg, housing one of the city's oldest trades, fishing. Try in the restaurant the "räksmörgås". The most typical dish in Göteborg.
If you like amusement parks this is a delight. Opened in 1923 still retains the charm of that time. Sometimes there are concerts of swing music and lindy hop dancing. I recommend Balder (The biggest wooden roller coaster in Scandinavia and twice nominated Best Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster in the world.) and AtmosFear (a 116-metre-tall / 381 ft drop tower) .
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Liseberg
5 ÖrgrytevägenIf you like amusement parks this is a delight. Opened in 1923 still retains the charm of that time. Sometimes there are concerts of swing music and lindy hop dancing. I recommend Balder (The biggest wooden roller coaster in Scandinavia and twice nominated Best Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster in the world.) and AtmosFear (a 116-metre-tall / 381 ft drop tower) .
In the park there is an acclaimed rose garden with some 4,000 roses of 1,900 species awarded in the Michelin Green Guide. It is one of the best preserved 19th century parks in Sweden.
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Horticultural Society
1 SlussgatanIn the park there is an acclaimed rose garden with some 4,000 roses of 1,900 species awarded in the Michelin Green Guide. It is one of the best preserved 19th century parks in Sweden.
Paddan "toad" tour is a real Gothenburg classic. The tour takes you along the moat, through the channels from the 1600s and during the journey you will be guided through the city's history.
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Paddan Sightseeing
KungsportsplatsenPaddan "toad" tour is a real Gothenburg classic. The tour takes you along the moat, through the channels from the 1600s and during the journey you will be guided through the city's history.
Stora Saluhallen
KungstorgetFresh food market and beautiful architecture.
This garden is one of the leading botanical gardens in Europe. I recommend Klippträdgården, Rododendrondalen and Japandalen.
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Botanískur garður í Göteborg
22A Carl Skottsbergs gataThis garden is one of the leading botanical gardens in Europe. I recommend Klippträdgården, Rododendrondalen and Japandalen.
It is an area that shows how Majorna looked before modern house was built from the later 1800s. The buildings are now used as premises and housing; some of them can be visited.
Pölgatan
PölgatanIt is an area that shows how Majorna looked before modern house was built from the later 1800s. The buildings are now used as premises and housing; some of them can be visited.
Älvsborgsbron
Nice view from the bridge.
Nice old neighborhood with charm. If you walk around maybe you will find a bunch in a privilege place.
Slottsberget 34
34 SlottsbergetNice old neighborhood with charm. If you walk around maybe you will find a bunch in a privilege place.
Kungsparken
13 ParkgatanTake a walk by the water.
The opera house from 1994 is located in Lilla Bommen harbour. The architect Jan Izikowitz found inspiration, not only in the world of opera, but the waterfront location too.
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Göteborgsóperan
Christina Nilssons gataThe opera house from 1994 is located in Lilla Bommen harbour. The architect Jan Izikowitz found inspiration, not only in the world of opera, but the waterfront location too.
The building, designed by Ralph Erskine, was completed in 1989 and stands 86 metres above sea level. The top floor is housing the observation deck offering amazing views of the harbour and city.
Lilla Bommen
Lilla BommenThe building, designed by Ralph Erskine, was completed in 1989 and stands 86 metres above sea level. The top floor is housing the observation deck offering amazing views of the harbour and city.
Viking came to Göteborg, Sweden permanently in 1950. Today she is moored in the Göteborg guest harbor as hotel "Barken Viking". Nice Place to eat lunch or take a drink!
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Barken Viking
10 Lilla Bommens torgViking came to Göteborg, Sweden permanently in 1950. Today she is moored in the Göteborg guest harbor as hotel "Barken Viking". Nice Place to eat lunch or take a drink!
Bird House
At 14.30 you can see how they feed the penguins.
Säldammen
At 14.00 you can see how they feed the seals.
Food Scene
You can sit down in the garden café and enjoy a bite to eat or chat with friends over a glass of wine at the pier out to the Big Pond. Tuesday evenings, 19-21h, they have live swing music.
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Villa Belparc
10 A O Elliots VägYou can sit down in the garden café and enjoy a bite to eat or chat with friends over a glass of wine at the pier out to the Big Pond. Tuesday evenings, 19-21h, they have live swing music.
Bengans Record Store
1 StigbergstorgetCafé and music store
The best pizza in Gothenburg is here and is called Roxanne. I also recommend the mussels. Very tasty!
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Cyrano
7 PrinsgatanThe best pizza in Gothenburg is here and is called Roxanne. I also recommend the mussels. Very tasty!
Den Lilla Tavernan
17 OlivedalsgatanReally good greek food with good prices.
This food truck offers Vietnamese sandwiches. I recommend "Thit Nuóng" with or without coriander. Superb!
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Tacos & Tequila
9 Tredje LånggatanThis food truck offers Vietnamese sandwiches. I recommend "Thit Nuóng" with or without coriander. Superb!
Best coffee in the city and very nice staff. Federico and Sanna run this small and charming café. They prepare the coffee like in southern Europe. Try the Argentinean "Medialuna" with ham and cheese or their soups. Everything is homemade and tasty.
They treat everyone very well but if you say my name it will be special ;)
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Cafe Doppio
7 LinnégatanBest coffee in the city and very nice staff. Federico and Sanna run this small and charming café. They prepare the coffee like in southern Europe. Try the Argentinean "Medialuna" with ham and cheese or their soups. Everything is homemade and tasty.
They treat everyone very well but if you say my name it will be special ;)
Good coffee and good atmosphere. Perfect in summer to take your coffee in the street chatting with the regulars. It seemed that one was in Rome.
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Bar Centro
31 KyrkogatanGood coffee and good atmosphere. Perfect in summer to take your coffee in the street chatting with the regulars. It seemed that one was in Rome.
The best burger in town. Local and quality meat. All the burgers are delicious but do not forget to order your burger with Västerbotten fries and a sauce.
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Burgersson Skanstorget
4 SkanstorgetThe best burger in town. Local and quality meat. All the burgers are delicious but do not forget to order your burger with Västerbotten fries and a sauce.
Enjoy the evening sun on the terrace drinking a refreshing wine. This year the restaurant service is run by The Barn so the fried sweet potatoes with trufflemayo sauce is a must.
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Grand Theater
1 KungsparkenEnjoy the evening sun on the terrace drinking a refreshing wine. This year the restaurant service is run by The Barn so the fried sweet potatoes with trufflemayo sauce is a must.
Here is a great option to take breakfast outdoors. They offer a good breakfast for 65 SEK that you can enjoy in their nice terrace.
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Zenit Kafé
11 Allmänna vägenHere is a great option to take breakfast outdoors. They offer a good breakfast for 65 SEK that you can enjoy in their nice terrace.
A food truck with Swedish dishes. Try the speciality, fried herring.
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Strömmingsluckan
37 SlottsskogsgatanA food truck with Swedish dishes. Try the speciality, fried herring.
Mexikanska Monarkin
4 KastellgatanNice Mexican food.
Mexican restaurant that looks like a whorehouse from the early 20´s. The cakes are very good.
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Puta Madre
3 MagasinsgatanMexican restaurant that looks like a whorehouse from the early 20´s. The cakes are very good.
Levantine
22 AschebergsgatanNice terrace to take a drink but high prices.
Barabicu
4 RosenlundsgatanNice environment and super good food. Packed out in the evenings.
Best asian food in town. Try a setmenu with a friend and get ready to wet your underwear. Oops!
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Dubbel Dubbel 2 AB
8 SurbrunnsgatanBest asian food in town. Try a setmenu with a friend and get ready to wet your underwear. Oops!
Brogyllen Konditori
2 Västra HamngatanGood breakfast and fika.
Företagarföreningen i Antikhallarna
Very good lunch. Try the "Laxsallad". Very tasty.
Very good food but I recommend to take away because the place is not so nice to stay.
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Restaurang Vi Viet
20 Erik DahlbergsgatanVery good food but I recommend to take away because the place is not so nice to stay.
Norra Hamngatan 12
12 Norra HamngatanOne of the best afterwork on town. Great Lebanese food buffet.
Essentials
Lidl
41 LinnégatanGrocery store.
Grocery store. In the entrance they have an ATM.
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Postombud på Hemköp Stigbergstorget
6 StigbergstorgetGrocery store. In the entrance they have an ATM.
Willys Hemma
6 AmiralitetsgatanGrocery store. Outside they have
an ATM.
Everything Else
Authentic French bakery. They have the best bread in the city. Try the onion, olives or rye sour bread. And the danish "Wienerbröd" if you love a sweet. Just delicious! Do not forget to bring cash!
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Koopmansgatans Bröd & Bakverk AB
Authentic French bakery. They have the best bread in the city. Try the onion, olives or rye sour bread. And the danish "Wienerbröd" if you love a sweet. Just delicious! Do not forget to bring cash!
This is one of the many entrances to the park. If you take the path on the right, you will reach the penguin area. But if I were you I would take unfamiliar roads. Get lost!
Bangatan 69
69 BangatanThis is one of the many entrances to the park. If you take the path on the right, you will reach the penguin area. But if I were you I would take unfamiliar roads. Get lost!
August Kobbsgatan 4
Another entrance to the park.
Göteborg Fjällgatan
2 minutes from our place.
Poseidon have a funny story behind related with its small penis, and the revenge of its creator, Carl Milles, that hid a huge cock on the statue that you can see from the Konserthuset's stairs.
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Mynd af Poseidon
4 GötaplatsenPoseidon have a funny story behind related with its small penis, and the revenge of its creator, Carl Milles, that hid a huge cock on the statue that you can see from the Konserthuset's stairs.
Nils Ericson Terminalen station
Access to the city by train and bus.
Stena Line
20 EmigrantvägenAccess to the city by ferry from Denmark.
Majnabbehamnen
MajnabbehamnenAccess to the city by ferry from Germany.
Shopping
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
It is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanIt is the only retail store allowed to sell alcoholic beverages that contain more than 3.5% alcohol by volume. Check the horary on the website.
FABRIKEN
16 EkedalsgatanFurniture, furnishings and clothing from 1900 to 2016. Not precisely cheap but very nice.
Bangatan 56
56 BangatanA shop with vintage garments mainly from the USA and Sweden.
Arts & Culture
The museum holds the world's finest collection of late 19th century Nordic art. The museum also houses a collection that includes, Monet, Picasso and Rembrandt. 3 stars on Michelin Green Guide.
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Gotaplatsen
GötaplatsenThe museum holds the world's finest collection of late 19th century Nordic art. The museum also houses a collection that includes, Monet, Picasso and Rembrandt. 3 stars on Michelin Green Guide.
Capitol is a movie theater opened on November 21st 1941. This cinema is used as a showroom for the Swedish Film Institute's film club Cinemateket. You can see classics Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Capitol
1 SkanstorgetCapitol is a movie theater opened on November 21st 1941. This cinema is used as a showroom for the Swedish Film Institute's film club Cinemateket. You can see classics Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Röda Sten Konsthall is an exhibition center for contemporary art and culture. Restaurant Röda Sten is a café and bistro as well as a club venue.
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Röda Sten
1 Röda StenRöda Sten Konsthall is an exhibition center for contemporary art and culture. Restaurant Röda Sten is a café and bistro as well as a club venue.