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Gothenburg has something for all tastes when it comes to accommodation. You can choose between hotels, hostels, cabins, or campsites. Many tourists also come by boat actually. 

If you want to save money on accommodation, there are several options to choose from. Here are some examples of hotels and hostels that have good locations and low prices:

Slottsskogens Hostel & Hotel

This is an affordable and cozy hostel located near Slottsskogen, a large and beautiful park where you can see animals such as seals, penguins and moose. The hostel has both private rooms and dormitories, as well as a shared kitchen, laundry room and sauna. Price from SEK 200 per night. Read more more information or book Slottsskogens Hostel & Hotel

STF Gothenburg City Hostel / STF Vandrarhem Stigbergsliden Hotel 

This is a modern and fresh hotel located right in the center, close to shopping, restaurants and attractions. The hotel has both single, double and family rooms, as well as a breakfast buffet which is included in the price. Price from SEK 400 per night. Read more about, or book STF Gothenburg City Hostel / STF Hostel Stigbergsliden Hotel 

Spar Hotel Majorna

This is a pleasant and family-friendly hotel located in the Majorna district, a short tram ride from the city centre. The hotel has spacious rooms with private bathrooms, as well as a restaurant, bar and relaxation area. Price from SEK 500 per night. Read more or book Spar Hotel Majorna

If you want to live in the middle of nowhere, there are also many options to choose from. Here are some examples of hotels and hostels that are perfectly located for exploring the city:

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

This is a luxurious and elegant hotel located by the Göta river, overlooking the harbor and the opera. The hotel has spacious and comfortable rooms with all facilities, as well as a restaurant, bar, gym and spa. Price from SEK 1200 per night. Read more or book Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel

Avalon Hotel

This is a design hotel located at Kungsportsplatsen, one of the city's most central squares. The hotel has modern and stylish rooms with unique details, as well as a roof terrace with pool, restaurant and bar. Price from SEK 1200 per night. Read more or book Avalon Hotel

Backpackers Gothenburg

This is a nice and social hostel located by Haga, one of the city's oldest and most charming districts. The hostel has both private rooms and dormitories, as well as a shared kitchen, lounge and patio. 

Linné Hostel

This is a hotel/hotel located a short distance from Linnéplatsen. The hotel has 20 rooms with bunk beds, as well as a shared kitchen, shower room and recreation room. Read more or book Linné Hostel

Why not try something different like a floating hotel. The beautiful ship Barken Viking, located right in the center of Gothenburg, with the Gothenburg Opera right next to it, is a floating hotel located at Lilla Bommen. The hotel has 29 rooms with maritime decor, as well as a restaurant and bar on board. Price from SEK 600 per night. Read more or book Odd accommodation in Gothenburg - Barken Viking

Read more: our page about accommodation options on the West Coast. Where you get more tips on accommodation during your trip in Bohuslän. 

HIKING IN GOTHENBURG

If you like walking or hiking while experiencing things, there are many opportunities to do so in and around Gothenburg. For example, you can follow one of the many trails in the city's parks, forests and nature reserves, or go out to the archipelago and experience the beautiful coastal nature. Here are some examples of hiking trails that you can try.

Center near "city walks" in Gothenburg.

Annedal: Castle forest. 

Go up to one or more of the peaks and experience the view in different directions. You get to see an observatory, a water reservoir, a zoo, seal pond and many other animals and other things. Suggested start is at Agust Kobbsgatan 11. You can find the location through to press the link here Agust Kobbsgatan 11. From there you then go straight through all the mountain elevations, or zigzag by using the slightly more gentle roads that are around the area. Assume that you have a map in your mobile phone that can help you. The end of your hike can then be at the Villa Belparc restaurant in the middle of Slottskogen.

The castle forest

Above were suggestions for a trip with a fair amount of elevation gain. The tour is located in the middle of Slottskogen, one of Gothenburg's lungs. Very famous park where many events take place throughout the year. If you feel like an easier walk, you can stroll around the park through all the different paths that are available to use. Very popular park. Here is The castle forest.

Botanical Garden

If you are in Slottskogen and cross the main main road for cars, you will soon come to Botaniska. Here you can thrive in all the flowers and plants that are there. There is almost something all year round that blooms or is beautiful to look at Botanical Garden. A couple of hours can easily disappear here with experiences of plants from all corners of the world.

The meadow

When you visit the Botanical Garden, you can easily go out into the Änggården. IN The meadow or Änggårdsbergen, you have a variety of paths and trails that are very nice to hike in. There are nice viewpoints, there are ponds to barbecue at, there is the possibility for horses to ride, mountain bikes to ride. Many jog in the area. There are several possible starting points into the area, but the one listed above is a good and easy place to start.

Gullbergkajen

Down by the Göta river there are, among other things Gullbergkajen. There you can walk along the quay and look at various boats and ships. Right at Gullbergskajen there is a living community among those who have chosen to live in their boats. Interesting. In principle, you can continue walking along the quay to the west until you reach Långedrag, approximately 12 km west. At the far end, you have reached Saltholmen. Here are the directions, Gullbergsvass – Saltholmen. You will pass some less interesting places, but it is a good guide that you can use to jump on and off along the way.

Farm

Wander in Farm. Gårda can be a good area to get away from the big city pulse for a while. It is close to the center but behind all the big arenas Ullevi, Vallhalla, Skandinavium and the Swedish Fair. Nice area, but still close to the center.

Garden Association.

Gothenburg also has a park right in the center, Garden Association. Here you can stroll around for a while. Go into the palm house (pictured above) which has many different palm trees, or maybe have a coffee at one of the restaurants.

Majorna & Masthugget

Majorna and Masthugget are a popular district in Gothenburg. Walking up to Masthugg Church can be a pleasant walk. Depending on where you start, you experience slightly different things. But, Insert The masthead church on the map, and you will eventually come to a place where you can look out over the Göta River, the Älvsborg Bridge and other fine buildings.

Renströmsparken & Näckrosdammen

Another part of central Gothenburg is the area behind Göta place. There you have it Renströmsparken and Näckrosdammen. Here you can hike up to some nice viewpoints. Find the path down by the water lily pond and head south up the mountain. There is a water tower that you can use as a reference point.

Gothenburg's southern and northern archipelago

Gothenburg has a fabulously beautiful archipelago that includes many islands. Of course, these islands have nice hiking trails. Read more about Gothenburg's archipelago here, to find hiking trails that we ourselves have visited or recommend. Since Western traffic have trips to these islands, it is easy to get out in Gothenburg's archipelago.

Salt Island

You get out to Saltholmen, where you hop on one of the ferries and choose to hop off on one of the islands and wander around there. It's convenient, but expect that it's popular and that the hours go by quickly when you're away. Gothenburg's southern archipelago, consists of over 20 islands with different character. For example, you can visit Styrsö, which has a picturesque village center with old wooden houses, or Vrångö, which has untouched nature with sandy beaches and cliffs.

Gothenburg.com

The City of Gothenburg has also created information about hiking. you can find their information via Gothenburg com .

Find out, in Gothenburg

"Find out", is a project that deals with orientation in an urban environment. You get a map, in paper form or via a mobile app. Your task is then to orient yourself to different places and postmark that you have been there.

This is a great way to discover great places and get to places you might never have visited. You can register for free, at find out the website.

Long hiking trails along Bohuslän

If you want to go even further out in Bohuslän to hike, then you can search for trails such as Bohusleden and coastal path. Read more in our full list about hiking in Bohuslän here.

Bohusleden

One of the most popular is the Bohusleden, which stretches over 370 kilometers from Lindome to Strömstad. You can hike all or part of the trail, depending on how much time and energy you have. Along the trail there are windbreaks, fireplaces and rest areas. You will see fantastic views of forests, lakes, mountains and sea.

Vättlefjäll

This is a nature reserve located north of Gothenburg, and which offers several hiking trails of different lengths and degrees of difficulty. For example, you can walk around one of the three lakes in the area, or climb one of the high peaks that offer a fantastic view of the landscape.

SWIMMING PLACES

If you want to take a dip in the salty water, there are many bathing spots to choose from in Gothenburg in Bohuslän. One of the most famous is Saltholmen, which is about 20 minutes by tram from the center. Here there are sandy beaches, cliffs, piers and jumping towers. There are also changing rooms, toilets and kiosks. Another good option is Askimbadet, which has a long sandy beach and a large lawn. Here you can also rent kayaks, SUP boards or bicycles.

List of Gothenburg's best bathing spots

Askimsbadet

A large and popular swimming pool with sandy beach, rocks, jetties, playground, kiosk and changing rooms. There is also a disabled-friendly ramp down to the water.

Delsjöbadet

A scenic bath by a lake with a sandy beach, jetty, jumping tower, barbecue area and toilets. Here you can also rent canoes or play mini golf.

Salt Island

A classic bath by the sea with rocks, jetties, jumping tower, sauna, restaurant and ice cream kiosk. Here you can also take the boat out to the archipelago and enjoy more bathing opportunities.

Gothenburg's bathing spots with jumping tower

Fiskebäckbadet

A family-friendly swimming pool with a sandy beach, rocks, piers and a 3-metre jumping tower. There is also a playground, a volleyball court, a kiosk and a café.

Härlanda tarn

An idyllic bath by a pond with a sandy beach, jetty and a 5-metre jumping tower. There is also a barbecue area, a bowling alley, a kiosk and toilets.

Lilleby Badet

A charming bath by the sea with a sandy beach, rocks, jetties and a 10-metre jumping tower. There is also a sauna, a barbecue area, a kiosk and changing rooms.

Bathing areas in Gothenburg that have accessibility adjusted

Askimsbadet: As mentioned above, this bath has a disabled-friendly ramp down to the water. There are also parking spaces for the disabled and toilets adapted for wheelchairs.

Bergsjöbadet

A quiet and pleasant bath by a lake with a sandy beach, jetty and a floating jetty that is wheelchair accessible. There are also parking spaces for the disabled and toilets adapted for wheelchairs.

Kåsjön

A beautiful and peaceful bath by a lake with a sandy beach, jetty and a floating jetty that is wheelchair accessible. There are also parking spaces for the disabled and toilets adapted for wheelchairs.

Jubilee park

Jubileumsparken is located on Hisingen and is an area with a swimming pool facing Göta Älv. Here it is good to have a dip on a hot summer day. Find the anniversary park here

Badkartan.se

Also check out "badkartan.se"

Gothenburg's indoor pools

Valhalla bath

Lundby Bath

Frölunda Bath

Åbybadet in Mölndal.

RESTAURANTS IN GOTHENBURG

Gothenburg in Bohuslän is known for its good food, especially seafood. You can enjoy fresh shrimp, crab, lobster, clams and oysters at many restaurants in the area. One of the most popular is Feskekôrka, which is a fish market and restaurant in one. Here you can buy or eat fish and seafood of the highest quality. Another tip is Sjömagasinet.

Sjömagasinet is an award-winning restaurant located by the harbor in Klippan, and which is known for its delicious fish and seafood menu. Here you can enjoy dishes such as lobster, oysters, shrimp and crab, as well as a large selection of wine. The restaurant also has a beautiful view of the water and a cozy atmosphere.

Gothenburg has so many restaurants and there are restaurants for every taste, so it is difficult to mention them all. We regularly write a short restaurant review at the restaurants we visit. You can read about them here. Hope it can help you in your choice. 

COOL TOUR & HISTORY

Gothenburg in Bohuslän has a rich culture and history to discover. You can visit museums, art galleries, theaters, cinemas or concerts. One of the most interesting museums is the Gothenburg City Museum, which tells about the city's history from ancient times to the present. Here you can see, among other things, the Viking ship Äskekärrskeppet, medieval weapons and clothing, as well as exhibitions about Gothenburg's role in trade and shipping.

List of Gothenburg's cultural buildings

Here are some of the buildings that characterize the city with their history or architecture. There are cultural buildings and fine old buildings with a lot of history. 

The Gothenburg Opera

A modern and elegant building located on the water and offering opera, musicals, dance and concerts.

The Great Theatre

A classic and long-standing theater located on Kungsportsavenyn and has a wide range of performing arts.

The Crown House

The oldest preserved house in Gothenburg that was built in the 17th century and now functions as a cultural center with craft stalls, café and museum.

Feskekorka

A unique fish market house that resembles a church and has been in operation since 1874. Here you can buy fresh fish and seafood or eat at one of the popular restaurants.

Skansen Kronan'

A defense facility built in the 17th century to protect the city against Danish attacks. Now it is a museum and a lookout tower with fantastic views of the city.

List of Gothenburg's museums

Gothenburg City Museum

A museum that tells about the city's history from ancient times to the present. Here you can see, among other things, the Viking ship Äskekärrskeppet, medieval cemeteries and an exhibition about Gothenburg during the Second World War.

Universeum

A science center that has seven floors with different themes, such as rainforest, aquarium, space, technology and health. Here you can experience exciting experiments, animals and plants from all over the world and learn more about science and nature.

The Art Museum

A museum that has one of the Nordics' foremost art collections, with works by, among others, Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet, Munch and Van Gogh. Here you can also see Nordic art from the 19th and 20th centuries, contemporary art and photography.

The World Culture Museum

A museum that displays different aspects of human culture from different parts of the world. Here you can see exhibitions on global issues, cultural diversity, identity and migration.

Volvo museum

A museum that shows Volvo's history from the start in 1927 to today. Here you can see cars, trucks, buses, boats, airplanes and other things that Volvo has produced over the years.

List of concert venues

Scandinavia

An arena that holds up to 12,000 spectators and is used for concerts, sporting events, fairs and shows. Many famous artists have performed here, such as ABBA, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé.

Pustervik

A cultural and entertainment scene located in an old railway station. Here you can see concerts with mainly rock, pop and indie bands, as well as club nights, stand-up comedy and literature evenings.

Trädgår'n

A long-established concert venue located in the Garden Association. Here you can see concerts with different genres, such as jazz, blues, soul, funk and reggae, as well as dance to DJs and live bands.

Nefertiti

A jazz club that has existed since 1978 and is one of Sweden's leading stages for jazz music. Here you can see concerts with both Swedish and international jazz artists, as well as other music styles such as hip hop, soul and electronic music.

When you plan to book tickets for a concert, music performance or anything else that involves buying tickets, it is important to use a recognized ticket agent. We recommend using Ticketmaster or Showtic, as they are known brokers of tickets.

SUGGESTED EXCURSIONS

If you want to see more of Gothenburg in Bohuslän, you can do some fun excursions nearby. A good alternative is to take the boat to one of the islands in the archipelago, such as Vrångö, Styrsö or Brännö. Here you can walk, cycle or just enjoy nature and the peace. Another tip is to go to Marstrand, which is a picturesque coastal town with a fortress from the 17th century. Here you can also go sailing, fishing or shopping.

The archipelago of Gothenburg

Gothenburg has a fantastic archipelago, with many large and small islands. These are easy to reach because Västtrafik has regular trips to these islands. Visit our list of all the islands worth visiting by boat Gothenburg's southern archipelago and Gothenburg's northern archipelago.. The ship above in the picture are the ferries that operate in the Port of Gothenburg. Some are free, others you pay for, with Västtrafik's payment system.

PERFORMANCE & CONCERT

There are many concerts and performances that are free in Gothenburg. You can visit various taverns where performances take place. There are so many, so you have to keep up with who is playing when in the media.

But, one suggestion we like is to go to Liseberg's big stage. There is certainly an entrance fee to Liseberg, if you do not have a season ticket. But, then all concerts are free.

This year, in the summer of 2022, these artists will perform on Liseberg's big stage.

• Sarah Klang
• Zara Larsson
• Tom Jones
• Clush
• Victor Leksell
• As well as all "Lotta på Liseberg" TV broadcasts

Different ways to book tickets

Then there are booking sites that offer the sale of tickets, or created lists of what is offered in Gothenburg on all stages. Here are some of them

• Ticketmaster.se
• Showtic
• events.se
• goteborg.com, the events calendar.

But, there are also many musical performances that take place in the rest of Bohuslän. If you go to our DESTINATION PAGES, you can read more specifically about a destination and what is happening there.

Gothenburg in Bohuslän has a lively nightlife with many bars, pubs, clubs and casinos to choose from. You can find something for all styles and tastes, from rock to pop, from beer to wine, from dance to games. Which nightclubs and pubs are most popular right now varies. However, one place that is equally popular is Liseberg, which is an amusement park and a night club complex in one. Here you can ride carousels, play games, watch shows or dance the night away. Liseberg has also now built a brand new hotel. 

Hope you have received some good tips on what you can do in Gothenburg in Bohuslän. It really is a great place to visit, whether you want adventure, relaxation or culture. Thanks for reading my tips and don't forget to comment or share if you liked it.

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