Regional State Archives in Göteborg

The Regional State Archives in Gothenburg holds official records, photographs, and personal correspondence from western Sweden's administrative past. The holdings document regional governance and daily life across several centuries.

The archive was established as one of ten regional branches of Sweden's National Archives, which has documented the nation for over 400 years. It gathers and preserves materials that show western Sweden's development across multiple centuries.

The collection reveals how people in western Sweden lived and conducted business across different eras. Visitors can examine old letters, contracts, and reports to understand how society and governance operated at different times.

The facility offers research support and guidance for accessing historical documents and genealogical information. Visitors should plan time to study materials and take advantage of staff assistance when navigating the collections.

The archive houses the Diplomatarium Suecanum collection, holding key documents about Sweden's diplomatic relations across the centuries. This special collection reveals details about treaties, missions, and international negotiations that are rarely seen elsewhere.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Part of: National Archives of Sweden

Address: Arkivgatan 9, 411 34 Göteborg

Website: https://riksarkivet.se/goteborg

GPS coordinates: 57.69697,11.97613

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05