Aeroseum

Explore one of the Cold War’s most top-secret defence facilities, located in a 1950's subterranean hangar 30 metres below the rock surface. Aeroseum is an aviation discovery centre packed with fascinating experiences for people of all ages. Visitors can explore, experience, and experiment in the 22,000-square-metre subterranean hangar. Exhibits include Draken and Viggen warplanes, civil aircraft, helicopters, engines and more.

• Web:

  aeroseum.se

• E-mail:

  info@aeroseum.se

• Address:

  Nya Bergets Väg 50, Gothenburg

• Phone:

  +46 31 55 83 00

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11am–6pm

Avenyn

Kungsportsavenyen, Gothenburg's main boulevard, mostly known as Avenyn, is not only a centre for entertainment, but this upscale neighbourhood also offers exclusive boutiques and clothing stores. It stretches from the Kungsportsbron bridge to Götaplatsen situated near the Museum of Art, the City Theatre, the Concert Hall, and the Poseidon statue. Avenyn is lined with shops, cosy cafés, renowned restaurants, and popular bars. It gets extra lively here in the summer when holidaymakers enjoy the bar and restaurant life, spilling onto the terraces, giving the atmosphere a very electric yet relaxing feel.

• Web:

  www.avenyn.se

• E-mail:

  info@avenyn.se

• Address:

  Kungsportsavenyn, Gothenburg

Boat Trip to Vinga

Step on board on a boat for a trip to Gothenburg’s most westerly outpost — the lighthouse Vinga. The beautiful island offers a unique natural setting with fantastic waters for swimming. The Swedish singer and composer Evert Taube grew up here when his father was the lighthouse keeper from 1890 onward. Today, their house is a museum and you can join a guided tour for a fascinating glimpse into early 19th-century life.

• Web:

  vinga.nu

• E-mail:

  kontakt@wingavanner.se

• Address:

  Vinga, Gothenburg

City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offers an easy way of getting around Gothenburg and exploring the city at your leisure. It combines the structure of a guided tour but the freedom and flexibility of independent travel. You'll have unlimited access to the bus for over 24 hours. So, you can stop wherever you like along the route. Enjoy the views while learning about the city's history from the onboard commentary.

• Web:

  city-sightseeing.com/en/110/gothenburg

• Address:

  Hop On – Hop Off med buss, Avenyn, Kungsparken 1, Göteborg

• Phone:

  +46 31 60 96 70

Feskekôrka

Built in 1874, the indoor fish market hall Feskekôrka looks like a Neo-Gothic church but is actually a paradise for seafood lovers. Besides a marketplace, they also offer several lunch restaurants and takeaway shops that serve all kinds of fish and seafood. It is conveniently located in the city centre and popular among locals and tourists alike.

• Web:

  www.goteborg.com/en/places/feskekorka

• Address:

  Fisktorget 4, Gothenburg

• More info:

  Be aware that Feskekôrka is currently under renovation. However, you can always admire this unique "fish church" from the outside.

Garden Society of Gothenburg

The Garden Society of Gothenburg (Trädgårdsföreningen) is considered to be among the best-preserved 19th-century parks in Europe. Stroll around, take a break, and enjoy the peace and quiet in the middle of the city, just a stone's throw from the central station. For the children, there is a very popular playground with swings, slides, and winding paths.

• Web:

  tradgardsresan.se/en/tradgardarna/garden-society-gothenburg

• Address:

  Slussgatan 1, Gothenburg

• Phone:

  +46 31 365 00 00

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–8pm

• More info:

  Free entrance