Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden, is a tourists’ delight with spectacular location, friendly people and presence of some institutions of repute that includes University of Gothenburg, the largest university in Scandinavia. The city may be small in size as compared to Stockholm but for city dwellers it is the most important cities on earth. Despite being diminutive in size, the city scores high on cultural quotient due to presence of opera house, theatre, museums and art galleries. Not a surprise, travellers often book business class flight to explore this city which offers a beautiful slice of its culture.
Useful Information
- A trip to Gothenburg should be planned between June and August.
- The city is safe for travellers however precatuoin should be taken.
- There are some magnificent attractions on the outskirsts that can be explored on a day trip.
The city of Gothenburg is served by Landvetter Airport which is situated at a distance of 25kms from the city. Buses ply every 20 minutes on this route so tourists should rest assured for airport transfers. In the city there are trams, buses, trains and ferry to take you from one destination to another. On arrival, the tourist will find that there is a lot to see, do and explore in Gothenburg. Skansen Kronan which is a 17th century has served in various capacities that include a prison, museum and now a conference facility. Situated in proximity to Skansen Kronan is Haga which is replete with vibrant wooden house. Being a cultural destination the city is home to a wide array of museums catering to tourists with varying interests. Gothenburg Art Museum situated in a beautiful feature a fine collection of Nordic art. Hasselblad Center situated in proximity features contemporary art. Gothenburg City Museum is a fine place to sample the history of the city and region from prehistoric times till date. Universeum, Södra Vägen, Göteborg Världskulturmuseet and Museum of World Culture and Maritime Museum and Gothenburg Natural History Museum are other museums. In addition to that there are some magnificent historic buildings that are worth visiting.