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See

• Skansen Kronan (Crown Keep) is a hilltop fortification, southwest of the city center, built in the 17th century. In the 19th century it served as a prison, and now houses a military museum. Its twin Skansen Lejonet (Lion Keep) unfortunately finds itself in the middle of a railroad and industrial area but guided tours are held the first and third Sunday of every month.
• Close to Skansen Kronan is Haga, a city district with picturesque wooden houses from the 19th century. Don't forget to explore the more bohemian Långgatan streets (Första, Andra, Tredje and Fjärde Långgatan) nearby.
• The indoor Fish Market, called "Feskekôrka" (Fish Church) because of the shape of the building, is located by the canal near the harbor.

Museums

The Skansen Kronan is positioned atop a steep hill in the city's centre

• Gothenburg Art Museum (Göteborgs Konstmuseum), Götaplatsen, [1]. Housed in a magnificent edifice flanked by the theater and concert hall, it features a world-class collection of Nordic art. The adjacent Hasselblad Center [2] periodically holds public exhibitions, and the Art Hall (free entrance) [3] features contemporary art.
• Gothenburg City Museum (Göteborgs Stadsmuseum), Norra Hamngatan 12, [4]. Covers the history of the city and region from prehistoric times to the present, with emphasis on the 19th-century Swedish East India Company, which was once housed in the building.
• Universeum, Södra Vägen 50 (Liseberg), [5]. A new museum focusing on the environment with an indoor rainforest, experiment workshop etc.
• Museum of World Culture, Södra Vägen 54 (Liseberg), [6]. A cultural counterpart to the science-oriented Universeum, it's a museum of ethnography and anthropology, with a thoroughly contemporary approach. There are regular special events such as concerts, films, and lectures. Free entrance to some of the museum's exhibits.
• Maritiman, Packhuskajen 8½, [7]. "The world's biggest floating museum of ships" consists of 19 boats of all sizes. The biggest attraction is the former military destroyer Småland.
• Maritime Museum, Stigbergstorget, Majorna, explains the maritime history of Gothenburg, West Sweden and of the fishing industry; has models of sailing ships. There is a lookout, in pillar of the "Seamans wife", just by the museum where you can view the harbour.
• Gothenburg Natural History Museum, Slottsskogen (Linnéplatsen), [8]. The oldest museum in Gothenburg includes a stuffed blue whale and is situated in Slottsskogen.
• Volvo Museum, Hisingen, [9]. Yes of course, in the home town of Volvo you can view the past and present models of the Swedish car.
• The Röhsska Museum, [10]. The national museum of Swedish design and applied art.
• Gothenburg Radio Museum, Anders Carlssons gata 2 (Götaverkens industriområde), [11].
• Kviberg Military Museum, [12] at the former Artillery Regiment at Kviberg shows guns and equipment of the Artillery and the Anti Aircraft Artillery. Opening hours: June to August, Tuesday and Wednesday 12PM-2PM. Rest of the year Tuesday to Thursday 12PM-2PM. First Thursday of every month except January 5PM-7PM.
• KA 4 Museum and the Fort of Oskar II. A museum at the former Coast Artillery Regiment at Käringberget. Irregular opening hours.
• Aeroseum, at Säve Depå [13], is an aircraft museum in a former military under ground Air Force base. It's located on the Hisingen bypass (Hisingeleden), at the opposite side of the airstrip to Gothenburg City Airport. Also home of the annual Göteborg Aero Show and other events.

Historical buildings

• Gothenburg Cathedral, Västra Hamngatan. Built in 1815.
• Christinae Church (German Church), Norra Hamngatan. Built in 1748.
• Crown House (Kronhuset), Postgatan. Built in 1643-1655, and briefly home of the Swedish Parliament. It currently houses Göteborgs Musik, and the surrounding buildings are now cafes and crafts workshops.
• Oscar Fredrik Church, Värmlandsgatan. The largest and most well decorated church. Built 1893.

The Botanical Garden in the spring

Parks and Gardens

• Slottsskogen, tram stop Linnéplatsen, a big English garden close to the Botanical Garden and a popular spot for relaxing and picnics. Within the park you'll find the Museum of nature history, a observatory, a mini golf course, and a child zoo. Slottskogen is famed for its valley with over 60 different kinds of Azalea that blooms during early summer.
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• Trädgårdsföreningen, [14]. A picturesque garden in the city centre with a very nice collection of roses awarded with three stars in the Guide Michelin. No entrance fee during off season, otherwise 20 SEK.

Do

• Liseberg, [15]. The biggest amusement park in all of Scandinavia, with lots of different rides for all ages. Be sure to try Balder, the new wooden roller-coaster. Liseberg is the number one attraction, by number of visitors, in Sweden.
• The Swedish Ship Götheborg [16]. A reconstruction of the mid-18th century east indiaman Götheborg. During summer 2010 the ship is open for visits at Stenpiren close to the city center.
• The Paddan tourist boats [17] run in the city canals and in the harbour.
• The Wheel of Gothenburg is located on Kanaltorget, next to Göteborg Opera House. The wheel consists of 42 gondolas and has a height of 60 meters. The length of ride is 12-15 minutes and there are 8 seats in each gondola. The wheel has premiere 22nd of May 2010 and will be open during high season.
• In summer, you can go canoeing in or walking around the lake Delsjön. Only 6 km from city center, it can be a good way to experience nature.
• Lisebergslinjen [18] is a vintage tram line that runs during summer from the central station to Liseberg. Prices: Adults 20 SEK, Children 10 SEK, Small children Free.
• Börjessons, [19]. Does tourist boat tours in the archipelago every day in the summer and is very popular.
• Southern Archipelago. For a low price one can visit the islands in the southern archipelago with regular passenger boats. These islands are car free and very picturesque. The boats go from the tram stop "Saltholmen". Note that it is difficult to park there. Tram tickets are valid on the boat too.
• Charter a Sailing Yacht sBoats.com [20] or yachtbooker.com [21] give you independent information on how to find a yacht charter in Gothenburg.
• Göteborg Opera House [22], at the Packhuskajen quay in central Göteborg. One of the world's most modern opera houses.
• The square at the top of Avenyn is the location of the magnificent Gothenburg Concert Hall and the city's drama theatre.
• Guldhedstornet [23]. May till October. At 130 meters above sea-level this is the highest point and the highest café in Gothenburg. Sitting inside with a panorama view, or outside on the balcony, you get a view of the downtown, the old and new harbors, the Göta Älv River, the sea (Kattegat), the archipelago, the suburbs and the hilly, forested areas surrounding the city.
• Buy a Gothenburg pass for SEK245 @24 hours or SEK390 @48 hours which includes free pass on - Travel on public transport, Ringlinien vintage train, parking in borough spaces, admission to liseberg, universeum, free travel with paddan boat, boat trip to New Alvsborg Fortress, Guided tour by bus, Museum of World Cultures, Gothenburg Natural History Museum, Gothenburg City Museum, Gothenburg Art Museum, Rohsska Museum, Maritime Museum Aquarium, Medical History Museum, The sports Museum, Maritiman, Casino Cosmopol, Gothenburgs utkiken, Guided tour of Gunnebo House, The GArden Society of Gothenburg, Greenhouses in the Botanical Garden, Roda Sten, Stinsen Sightseeing, Aeroseum, Volvo Museum, Molndals Museum

Eat

The main restaurant street in Gothenburg is Linnégatan running from Järntorget to Linnéplatsen. It has a high concentration of good restaurants of all kinds in the low to moderate price range.

Most restaurants offer lunch menus ranging 60-80 SEK, mostly they are served between 11:30 and 14:00.

Budget

• Pizzeria Kastell, Kastellgatan 15. The best kebab in Gothenburg. It is hard to find the place. Take tram 6 from centralstation and stop at "olivegatan".Cheap/Massive amount of kebab. Kebabrulle(kebab roll) is highly recommended. 65SEk and taste incredible. Staff is extremely friendly.
• Andrum, Östra Hamngatan 19A. Tasty and healthy vegetarian/vegan buffet.
• Maharani Första Långgatan 4, Indian food in a cozy atmosphere. Starters for 30-40 SEK and main courses for about 110 SEK.
• Bombay Palace Södra Vägen 19, serves tasty Indian food in a good atmosphere. Seating arrangement is not so good, but the food will leave you happy. A 3 course meal could cost up to 150-180 SEK (without alcohol).
• Japan Shop Kungsgatan 9C, small, unassuming place with good, cheap sushi. Mains 50-75 SEK.
• Salwa's Falafel Express / Sunset Falafel Kungstorget. Very nice falafels are to be found in two mobile stalls. A falafel is 30 SEK.
• Alexandra's Soup Kitchen Saluhallen. This small soup kitchen located in Saluhallen at Kungstorget delivers a wide range of Greek food. Among the most popular dishes is the excellent lentil soup served with fresh bread (35 SEK).
• Feskekôrka. The fish market is not only a nice tourist attraction, but all fishmongers offer fantastic fish dishes to take away at low low prices (50-60SEK). Make sure you try the fish soup sold at the last booth, under the restaurant.
• Grillköket Jonsborg på Avenyn At the corner of Kungsportavenyn and Engelbrektsgatan, across the street from the Elite Park Avenue Hotel. Make a stop here for some traditional Gothenburg street food. The Halv Special is a hot dog served on a grilled bun topped with a mound of mashed potatoes. For those adventurous, this dish can be topped with shrimp salad.

Mid-range

• Gyllene Prag, Sveagatan 25 (Sveaplan). Cheap and wonderful Czech restaurant with good beer in generous helpings. The breaded cheese is a classic, and you won't be hungry again for at least a week.
• Pasta e contorni, Nordensköldsgatan 21. Italian.
• Etc, Etc comes in two flavours - "Etc Grande" at Kungsgatan 12 and "Etc" at Vasaplatsen 12 where the later is smaller and cozier but doesn't serve quite as many. Serves fantastic pasta in various flavours. [24]
• 12-52, Linnégatan 52, [25]. Modern food with excellent service. Main courses for 150-250 SEK.
• Pasta Etc., Kapellgatan 12, [26]. Italian. Main courses for 78-185 SEK.
• Lilla Torgets Vinkrog, Lilla Torget 3, [27]. Cozy atmosphere in an old (wine?) cellar. Serves house-baked bread with the meals.

After Work

Every Friday, some pubs and restaurants have After Work specials with a free buffet and happy hour prices in the bar. Some pubs also offer after work on the other weekdays.

• Rumpanbar, Linnégatan 38b, [28]. Ölpacket (2 beer and buffet) 58 SEK, good food and always full, age limit 23, starts at 4PM (be on time).
• Tres, Lindholmspiren 5, [29]. Buffet costs 33 SEK, beer 33SEK, small buffet but delicious food, starts at 4PM.
• L'Assassino, Andra Långgatan 35, [30]. Buffet for free (included with the purchase of a beer), beer 29SEK, small buffet, starts at 5PM.
• King's head, Andra Långgatan 32. Buffet for free (included with the purchase of a beer), beer 32SEK, very good buffet, mostly vegetarian food, the buffet is served between 5-7PM.

Cafés

Gothenburg has a vast array of cafés practically everywhere. In the district Haga (near Järntorget) you can find a lot of nice cafés.

• Guldhedens vattentorn. A little nice café placed on top of an old water tower. You get a good view of Gothenburg and around. Take Tram 10 to Doktor Sydows Gata, or a bus 42, 52 to Syster Estrids Gatan. During January and February only open on Saturday and Sunday.

• Bar Centro, Kyrkogatan 31. Small Italian-style espressobar, takes coffee very seriously.

• Ethels, Linnégatan 72. A charming family-run café that also offers warm sandwiches and soup if you wish to have something savoury.

• Cafe Skåne Nämndemansgatan, Mölndal. This cafe is situated outside Göteborg in Mölndal. 24hour open, 6 days a week(closed Saturday nights). Here you don’t sit and read trendy fashion magazines and pay €5 for a caffè latte. Instead you eat big sandwiches cheap and pay 1.5€ for a tasty (but not so trendy) coffee.