Gothenburg is the largest non-capital in the Nordics and located on the beautiful west coast of Sweden. Concerts, theatre performances, hockey or football games, fairs and exhibitions. The list of what’s happening in around the city seems never-ending.
Moving to Gothenburg
Welcome to the Gothenburg region, West Sweden, one of Europe’s most innovative and sustainable regions, where green spaces and a stunning coastline are never far away. On our site you will find a wealth of information to help you understand the attractiveness of this region and a lot of practical advice on the actual move here. We also offer a host of tools, events and services to help you along the way.
Choosing Gothenburg is easy
Göteborg & Co, including the Gothenburg Convention Bureau, is the official tourism organisation of Gothenburg.
10 activities you can’t miss when visiting Gothenburg
Gothenburg has a lot to offer and sometimes it’s hard to choose between all the fun. But don’t worry! Here’s handpicked 10 must-dos that you simply can’t miss out on – even when you’re short on time.
Popular restaurants and bars near city central
Having arrived at Gothenburg Central Station, or any central station really, it is important to think fast and make a firm decision concerning your first destination. Your throat is soar, your back aches, your ears itch and your feet are probably swollen. This is not the time to go looking for that “absolute must” in the outskirts. No, you need something close and you want to get there on foot.
Parking made easy
You can search for parking spaces in the parking app “Parkering Göteborg” or look for the sign Parkering Göteborg, with the additional sign specifying “P-avgift”; meaning that it is a dedicated visitors parking. Of course, you can also the website to look up where to park in the city.
How to get around in Gothenburg
Västtrafik is responsible for public transport in the Västra Götaland region, Sweden. Every day, their customers choose to travel with our buses, trains, trams and boats. By developing and offering sustainable trips and smart services, they are the go-to transportation in Gothenburg.
