First Time Tourists Guide in Gothenburg, Sweden
SIGHTSEEING
Have a sightseeing tour in Haga Nygata. It is the oldest area in the city. You can enjoy the old architecture buildings in the pedestrian area. There are many preserved houses that make the city has its own style. The common style of the housing here is one-floor decored in brick and wood for the rest. You can also find Skansen Kronan. It is a fortress situated on the hilltop. From the high, you can see the overview of the city beauty.
Skansen Kronan
DOWNTOWN
The city downtown is just as beautiful as the old town. Centered in Brunnsparken, you can take a deep breath and enjoy the breathtaking view of the beautiful Stora Hamn Canal from the public space. Brunnsparken is a central square that is situated on the canal side. There are numerous shopping centers and popular meeting places in Gothenburg. The square is just a perfect spot for tourists like yourself.
Brunnsparken
SHOPPING
As Gothenburg is famous for its fresh seafood, Feskekörka is definitely one of the must-visit places to go. This indoor fish market is a long-running market with numerous fresh seafood and local food stalls. Being the city's tourist magnet, the market building has a unique Neo-gothic architecture. You can also find a there is also a fish- and seafood restaurant in the market.
Feskekörka
FOOD & DRINK
Eat and drink like locals in Gothenburg city. Taste the famous shrimp sandwich. With the freshness of the shrimp and the side vegetables, you can taste the perfection in every bite of your sandwich. And for the drink, you can have a bottle of the local Gothenburg's beer. There are a number of microbreweries in the city you can stop by.
CULTURE
As one of the cities in Sweden, Gothenburg has numerous excellent museums that showcase the history of Swedish and the city's cultures. The people in the Gothenburg like to walk with distance to each other. If you want to experience the thickness of the cultural scenes in the city, you can witness The Gothenburg Culture Festival that is held in August.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The weather Gothenburg is mostly warm. Summer is the peak season of tourism in the city. If you are looking for the most comfortable month to travel around the city, July and August have the most suitable temperature to go around. But, if you are there for The Gothenburg Culture Festival, August is when you should visit the city.
HOTEL
What kind of stay do you prefer in Gothenburg? Gothenburg has numerous hotels and stays to offer. Spoton Hostel & Sportsbar offers the guests an affordable price with excellent accommodations. This hostel has easy access to Liseberg amusement park and Gothenburg Museum of Art. There are a bar and international restaurant in the hostel. You can choose to have a private room or the sharing room. But if you want to have the best value of price and facilities hotel to stay during your trip, Center Hotel is where you should stay. This hotel is located close to public transit. With a red accent exterior, every room in the hotel is decored in wood floors and low-key interior. Speedy Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and en suite bathroom are complimentary. Breakfast and coffee are included during your stay here.
Spoton Hostel & Sportsbar
Center Hotel
RESTAURANT
Have an amazing dinner experience in Bord 27. The restaurant is decorated in warm tones. There is also a cocktail bar in the restaurant. They serve local Sweden foods with a cozy atmosphere. This restaurant only has capacity for 25 people. Thus, it makes the restaurant has a calm atmosphere. Another recommended restaurant in the city is Gabriel Fisk- & Skaldjursbar. This restaurant is a paradise for seafood lovers. They serve tasty seafood cuisine from fresh ingredients only. You can try the fish soup. The broth is amazing.
Bord 27
Gabriel Fisk- & Skaldjursbar
CAFE
Start your trip with a cup of coffee in Viktors Kaffe. Located close to Avenyn, this small cafe offers you the quality coffee time in the city. This cafe is known to serve the coffee as the specialty, but you can still expect their food. It's tasty. Another cafe recommendation for your trip to Gothenburg is Rödasten Konsthall. Rödasten Konsthall is actually an art center located closed to the Älvsborgsbron bridge. But they also have a popular cafe for brunch. With the artsy decorations, you can enjoy your food while adoring the beautiful bridge and the waterfront.
Viktors Kaffe.
Rödasten Konsthall
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Have a different nightlife experience in the city's culture vibe club. Trädgår’n is one of the largest clubs in the city. Located in the Garden Society, this club hosts several grand concerts and events. But if you are looking for a cozy place to please your drinking time, the Flying Barrel can be your answer. This Irish pub offers a less crowded place with nice beers and food. They also have wine and cider brewing in their menu. In the pub, you can learn to make your own beer with the help of friendly staff.
Trädgår’n
the Flying Barrel
INTERESTING PLACE
List down to your things to do in Gothenburg, Sweden. Liseberg Amusement Park is the biggest theme park and must-visit place in the city. There are numerous arcade games you can enjoy in the theme park. Just once you step in the entrance, you can see that the theme park is dominated by pink and green color as the theme of the park. The wooden roller coaster Balder is the highlight of the theme park. Make sure you make your to-do list in the park, so you can save up your time. You can also find many restaurants and cafes here. But, if you are looking for a nature park rather than a theme park, Slottsskogen is where you go. This nature park provides picnic areas and running tracks as well as a Nordic animal zoo. You can pet the animals and ride on a pony in the zoo. There is also an observatory in the northern part of the park that is used to learn about stars and planets. In summer, you can enjoy the best view of the blue sky and green area.
Liseberg Amusement Park
Slottsskogen
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Bring along your camera and capture the sunset beauty in The bridge Älvsborgsbron. This beautiful bridge connects the north and south part of Gothenburg. There are walking and cycling trail on the bridge side. If you want to picture the full portrait of the bridge, you can go to the public space around the bridge. Another instagramable place with numerous picturesque spots is The Garden Society of Gothenburg. It is a horticultural garden located in the city center. The highlight of the garden space is The Palm House(greenhouse of palm tree) and the rose garden with 4,000 roses of 1,900 species. Make sure to take amazing photos here..
Älvsborgsbron
The Garden Society of Gothenburg.
