Ostindiska huset

Ostindiska huset is a yellow brick complex in central Gothenburg with multiple wings containing different types of spaces. The structure spans several floors and houses exhibition areas, meeting rooms, and storage sections today.

The Swedish East India Company commissioned this complex in the middle of the 18th century as the center of its operations. The project shaped Gothenburg's growth as a major port for international trade and commercial activity.

The building reflects the importance of maritime trade in Gothenburg's development and how international connections shaped the city's identity. Visitors can walk through the rooms and understand how merchants and traders once worked here and influenced the community.

The museum provides access to multiple levels and different exhibition areas that are typically explored on foot. The modern upgrades have made the place easy to navigate and accessible for visitors.

A stone tablet in the stairwell preserves an old inscription asking for protection against fires that once threatened the city. This marking reveals how important fire safety was to people living in the early modern city.

Location: Gothenburg Municipality

Inception: 1762

Architects: Bengt Wilhelm Carlberg, Carl Hårleman, Hans Hedlund

GPS coordinates: 57.70635,11.96344

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25