Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Port city in western Sweden
Description
Gothenburg is a port on the west coast of Sweden, stretching on both sides of the Göta River and covering several municipalities. Neighborhoods alternate between residential blocks, industrial zones, and green spaces, while islands and canals shape the layout and connect the center to the archipelago shore.
History
King Gustav II Adolf founded the settlement in 1621 as a fortified trading port to secure Sweden's access to the North Sea. Dutch engineers designed the fortifications and canal layout, which still run through parts of the center and mark the early trade route to the interior.
Culture
Locals gather in Haga, walking through cobbled lanes between wooden houses from the 1800s that now hold cafés and small shops. On summer evenings, the waterfront promenades along the river fill with people enjoying the long daylight, sitting on park benches or on restaurant terraces.
Practical
A dense tram network links the neighborhoods, with several lines running from the central station in different directions. Ferries depart regularly from the Saltholmen terminal, carrying visitors to the southern archipelago islands where walking trails and swimming spots are found.
Did you know?
Every summer, the Gothia Cup turns the town into an international youth football hub, with teams arriving from over eighty countries. During that week, groups of young players in different jerseys can be seen throughout the streets, moving between playing fields and their accommodation.
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Gothenburg is Sweden's second-largest city, offering a mix of history, nature, and culture. The city has much to explore: museums display Nordic art and history, while parks and gardens invite you to walk through them. Canals shape the cityscape, and the harbor reflects its maritime past. The Haga...
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Gustaf Adolfs torg
18 m
Statue of Gustaaf II Adolf
17 m
Kronhuset
213 m
Gothenburg City Hall
73 m
Brunnsparken
127 m
Bourse of Göteborg
48 m
Palacehuset
225 m
Frimurarehuset, Göteborg
143 m
Såningskvinnan
108 m
Sahlgrenska huset
179 m
Göteborgs stadshus
36 m
Oterdahlska huset
182 m
Tyska bron
139 m
Museum of Medical History, Gothenburg
186 m
Lejonen vid Lejontrappan
81 m
Thulehuset, Göteborg
72 m
Traktören
136 m
Wenngrenska huset
54 m
Fontänbron
83 m
Åkermanska huset
173 m
Gumperts hörna
125 m
Övre Spannmålsgatan
242 m
Brunnsparksbron
116 m
Stadsbiblioteket 300m2
282 m
Fredsbron
161 m
Kvarnbron
282 m
Smetanamuseet
48 m
Sittande flicka
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