There are plenty of ways to explore Gothenburg. Ride along with “Paddan“ on a classic tour under historical bridges through the city channels, get a glimpse back in time with the sightseeing buss along the city streets or book your own guide. There are also many other ways to discover Gothenburg. During a joyful walk around the city with an actor as your guide, historical facts are mixed with convincing drama in a funny and sometimes moving way. Archipelago boats, along with the canal boats, gives an opportunity to explore the beauty of Gothenburg from the water. Learn about the era of the East India Company through the shipyard industry to the modern IT era or just sit back and enjoy the view. The vintage trams, the oldest around 100 years, makes round-trip on parts of the longest network in Scandinavia.

Swedish nature can also be enjoyed in the middle of the city. Gothenburg has a stunning 175 square metres of green space per citizen and leafy parks like the Garden Society (Trädgårdsföreningen) and the Botanical Garden. The parks are a popular choice among connoisseurs with green fingers, as well as anyone just wanting to go for a walk in the open air. The compact city centre makes it easy to walk from the green groves of Slottsskogen to the Botanical Garden’s flower beds or drop by the Garden Society of Gothenburg. The Garden Society of Gothenburg is one of the best preserved 19th century parks in Europe. Here you can find thousands of roses, carpet beddings and lush woodlands