Göteborg is the second largest city in Sweden, a popular cultural and sports center of the country. It is often called the "gateway" to the Western Archipelago, the abodes of picturesque islands and desert gray cliffs. In addition, it is in Gothenburg that Liseberg is located - the largest amusement park in Scandinavia (more than 30 rides).
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How to get to Gothenburg
The city is served by two airports. The main, Landvetter Airport, is 25 km east of the center and accepts flights from SAS, Lufthansa, KLM, Finnair and City Airline. You can get there by bus Flygbussarna, which leaves every 15-20 minutes, the fare is 80 SEK one way and 150 SEK round-trip. The journey takes 20-30 minutes. Makes stops along the way: Liseberg, Nils Ericson.
The second airport, Gothenburg City, was formerly known as Säve Airport. It is much smaller than Landvetter, but it is much closer to the city. You can also get there by bus Flygbussarna, the fare is 60 SEK one way, 110 SEK round trip. The journey takes 30 minutes. The airport accepts flights of budget airlines Ryanair, Wizz Air and Air Berlin.
The main railway station of the city (Centralstationen) takes trains from all over Sweden and other countries: from Copenhagen and Oslo. In addition, you can get to the city by bus. In Göteborg, several companies are involved in passenger transportation throughout the country: Eurolines, Säfflebussen, GoByBus, Bus4you and Swebus Express. The most convenient bus station is Nils Ericsson Terminalen, which is located near the main railway station.
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The climate of Gothenburg
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| in the afternoon | +1@@ | +1@@ | +5 | +10 | +16 | +20 | +21 | +21 | +16 | +12 | +6 | +3 |
| at night | -3 | -4 | -1 | +2 | +7 | +11 | +13 | +12 | +9 | +6 | +2 | -2 |
Beaches of Gothenburg
In 10 minutes by tram from the center of Gothenburg, you can find many good places to swim with the beaches of smooth, polished granite. However, a little further, where ferries depart from the city, is the Western archipelago - a real paradise for lovers of boat trips. It is worth to go to one of the picturesque and idyllic islands, for example, Stusjö, Brannø, Dunsø or Wing. There you can stop for the night, or just have a wonderful dinner at one of the many restaurants in the archipelago.
The Dalstland Channel is the second most popular destination for recreation. The channel connects the 240-kilometer shipping system of lakes with stunning beauty and cleanliness (only 10 kilometers of which are made by human hands). This place is considered a "mecca" for canoeists and canoeists. Cruises on the channel are carried out from May 1 to September 30. Sightseeing along the way: an overpass in the Hoverud district (a combination of railway and motor bridges and aqueduct, 1868), the Crafts House, Upperudschöllen Lake, Dalsland Museum, etc.
Cuisine and restaurants in Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the culinary capital of Sweden. There are three restaurants here that deserve the star of Michelin; there are seven cooks out of ten, called by the best chefs of the country and just a lot of cozy eating places, where you can have a great meal.
A significant part of the menu, which is not surprising, is accented on the favorite delicacies of the west coast - on fish dishes and dishes from lobsters, oysters and shrimp .The best fish restaurant in the traditionally Swedish style is "Shemagasinet", located on the bank of the river Geta-Elv .In search of an original kitchen, you should go to "28+" and "Fund" .Restaurants with more moderate prices and no less delicious dishes: "Caleo", "Hos Pellet", "Cock and Win" and "Brasserie Lipp", that on Boulevard Avenin .On the boulevard Nyua Allen (Nya Allén) is an exquisite and trendy restaurant "Tradregon" .
Shopping: shops
Geographically, in Gothenburg, three main shopping areas can be distinguished: Nordstan (Nordstan), Innerstaden (Innerstaden) and Avenyn (Avenyn).
Nordstan is the largest shopping center in Sweden, with approximately 150 stores under one roof, and is located near the Central Station. The Swedish giants of retail trade are concentrated here, for example: H & M, Åhléns, Twilfit (women's and children's clothes) and Hemtex (interior decoration). In addition, the brands of such Swedish producers as Odd Molly, Filippa K, WE, J. Lindberg, Björn Borg, Northface, Peak Performance, children's toys from Brio and children's clothing from Polarn O. Pyret are considered high quality.
Innerstaden consists of shopping streets Fredsgatan, Kungsgatan, Magasingatan, Östrahamngatan, Västra Hamngatan and Södra Hamngatan.
On Магазиekhopatan it is worth to go for novelties in the field of fashion and design, interior and gifts. There are a lot of fashion boutiques, shops, cafes, galleries and shopping arcades here. The boutique Méli de Mélo (accessories, jewelry, antiques and flowers), Vilda Änglar (interior items from France and Denmark) and Norrgavel (high-quality furniture fittings and lighting fixtures) are popular. For fans of the unusual: second-hand Miss Ragtime and stylish store Mouche on Sodra-Larmgatan street.
Avenyn (Avenyn) - the main artery of the city, the street-showcase of Gothenburg. There are 200 retail shops and department stores, cafes and restaurants. Leaving Avenin Boulevard, it is worth taking a stroll around the districts of Vasastan and Haga (as well as the nearby street of Linneghatan), which are built up with many old and charming wooden houses. Here there are youth and bohemian shops of young Swedish designers, handicrafts, antiques, sound recordings.
In addition, it is necessary to take a stroll (if not in search of products, at least in search of bright photos) at the famous fish market "Feskechka", which is located in the building of the former warehouse, something reminiscent of the church. There is also a popular fish restaurant "Gabriel".
Another excellent food market is Saluakhallen, opened in 1889.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Gothenburg
The Gothenburg Opera - the spectacular building of architect Jan İskovits and the symbol of the city, picturesquely located on the embankment of the city. On the local stage, ballets, musicals and shows are staged. The opera houses a very popular restaurant with a spacious veranda, from which a beautiful view of the river opens (working hours: 11: 30-23: 00).
One of the most popular excursions to visit Gothenburg is a trip on a pleasure boat to Älvsborgs Fästning, which was built in the 17th century for defense against the Danes.
Another castle outside the city, the 18th century castle Gunnebo (Gunnebo), is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. Built in the style of neoclassicism with an excellent park "Gunnebu" - an excellent place for walking or picnic. You can get here by bus from the city center.
Museums of Gothenburg
Most of the museums are in the charming center of the city, close to each other. For example, located in the Neo-Classical Architecture Monument at the intersection of Kungsporsavenyen Boulevard with Götappläsen Square, Gothenburg's Konstmuseum. He exhibits a brilliant collection of national-romantic works of Scandinavian art of the late 19th century, as well as key works by Munch, Zorn, Kreuye and Karl Larsson. In addition, here you can see the works of Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso.
The museum also hosts the Hasselblad Center, which hosts exhibitions of photographs and a hall for temporary art exhibitions.
The Röhsska museet Museum of Design and Applied Arts is located nearby, on Vasagatan Street. Here is the largest in the country exposition of modern Swedish design, temporary exhibitions of design and folk craft products with an excellent shop and a cafe.
Not so long ago the museums of scientific discoveries and techniques "Universeum" (Universeum) and the museum of world culture opened .The first combines in its expositions science, technology and adventure; is located in a remarkable building of the work of the Gothenburg architect Gerth Wingord (where, for example, visitors can pass through a glass tunnel around which sharks and thorny rays swim) .The Museum of World Culture is located in another, no less interesting building, designed by London architects Cecil Brizak and Edgar Gonzales .
Gothenburg Parks
Gothenburg is a very, very green city. One of the favorite places for walking around the local is the Slottskugen Park, located in the southeastern part of the city near the Linne district. A large part of it is covered with forest, and from the three high points of the park, breathtaking panoramas of the city open. The park has a cafe and restaurant, as well as a zoo and a theme park with representatives of the northern fauna.
For the wild nature it is worth to go to the eastern part of Gothenburg - to the National Reserve of Delsche. It is adjoined by two lakes (Big and Small) with tree-clad rocky cliffs.
The more well-groomed Botanical Garden in the northern part of the city is one of the best in Europe. At 175 hectares, over 20,000 plant species are represented here. Separately popular is the "garden of stones" (received in the "Green Guide" Michelin three stars) and "Japanese lawn." Impressive collection of wild rhododendrons and orchids (about 1600 species). A special exhibit in the park is the Easter tree from Easter Island.
Part of the botanical garden is also the park "Traddordsdorfeningen", which is located next to the canal in the center of Gothenburg. In summer, performances, concerts and shows are often held here.
For children
In the amusement park Liseberg, the largest in Northern Europe, children can ride on 35 attractions, for example: the Baldur slides, which are recognized as the best roller coaster in the world made of wood, as well as the spectacular attraction "Kanunen" ("Cannon"). @
Children will definitely enjoy the Universion Museum of Science and Technology, where you can not only explore the underwater worlds of the Baltic Sea or the tropical oceans, but also experiment with robotics and satellite communications, as well as watch bloodthirsty leeches. In the park "Slottskugen" is worth visiting a miniature zoo, or go to the water entertainment center in Mölndale or in Lerum.
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