Guidebook for Gothenburg
Getting Around
The closest tram stop on line 11. We recommend you using this line when going to the archepilago or the city. Makes for a downhill walk from the house.
Nya Varvsallén
Nya Varvsallén The closest tram stop on line 11. We recommend you using this line when going to the archepilago or the city. Makes for a downhill walk from the house.
The closest bus stop on line 16. We recommend you using this line when coming back to the house from the city - makes for a downhill walk.
Tolvskillingsgatan
Tolvskillingsgatan The closest bus stop on line 16. We recommend you using this line when coming back to the house from the city - makes for a downhill walk.
Food Scene
Cool restaurant down by the water. Sunday veggie brunch especially recommended!
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Röda Sten
1 Röda StenCool restaurant down by the water. Sunday veggie brunch especially recommended!
Thai Samila
18 LångedragsvägenGood thai food
A wonderful local restaurant - one of our real favourites. Serves up tapas with a Swedish take., based on seasonal produce. Both indoor and outdoor seating (in summer), super friendly staff and seems to always fill up, even on a rainy Tuesday in winter. It's a good idea to book, but they'll always go out of their way to try to squeeze you in even if you arrive unannounced.
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Tapasbaren
17 MariagatanA wonderful local restaurant - one of our real favourites. Serves up tapas with a Swedish take., based on seasonal produce. Both indoor and outdoor seating (in summer), super friendly staff and seems to always fill up, even on a rainy Tuesday in winter. It's a good idea to book, but they'll always go out of their way to try to squeeze you in even if you arrive unannounced.
Syster Marmelad
16 MariagatanNever been there, but the reviews look good :)
Hands down the best bread in Goteborg. Only takes cash, and the queue is often long to even get through the doors in the mornings - but oh is it worth it. Breads, croissants and pastries.
Closed Sundays.
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Koopmansgatans Bröd & Bakverk AB
Hands down the best bread in Goteborg. Only takes cash, and the queue is often long to even get through the doors in the mornings - but oh is it worth it. Breads, croissants and pastries.
Closed Sundays.
Portofino
1 StarbåtsgatanGood pizzeria right next to the ICA supermarket
Essentials
Hemköp Göteborg Högsbo
6 VäxelmyntsgatanAnother grocery store near bus 16 stop
A decent size local supermarket with everything you'll need including freshly baked bread and a good fruit and veg section. Next to it you'll find a fish monger, flower shop and a small Pizza place.
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ICA Near New Shipyard
1 StarbåtsgatanA decent size local supermarket with everything you'll need including freshly baked bread and a good fruit and veg section. Next to it you'll find a fish monger, flower shop and a small Pizza place.
Systembolaget is Sweden's chain of bottle shops, and the only place to buy full-strength alcoholic drinks to take away. This is our closest one. Mid-strength beers can be bought at supermarkets.
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Systembolaget
28 B LinnégatanSystembolaget is Sweden's chain of bottle shops, and the only place to buy full-strength alcoholic drinks to take away. This is our closest one. Mid-strength beers can be bought at supermarkets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ölstugan Tullen
15 MariagatanGood food and beer selection!
The Red Lion
11 MariagatanTraditional(ish) British pub
A lovely arty little bar in the foajer of the Folk Theathre on Järntorget. Good food, gentle on the wallet and a great watering hole all night which fills up with creatives, hipsters - young and old, and plays good music. All vegetarian food and a lot of organic and biodynamic wines.
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Folkteatern
1 Olof Palmes platsA lovely arty little bar in the foajer of the Folk Theathre on Järntorget. Good food, gentle on the wallet and a great watering hole all night which fills up with creatives, hipsters - young and old, and plays good music. All vegetarian food and a lot of organic and biodynamic wines.
If you're after the best roof top bar serving good cocktails - you better head to the top floor of Bar Belora. Drenched in the evening sun, it's a renowned after work spot that keepd on going to the morning hours.
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Hotel Bellora
6 KungsportsavenyenIf you're after the best roof top bar serving good cocktails - you better head to the top floor of Bar Belora. Drenched in the evening sun, it's a renowned after work spot that keepd on going to the morning hours.
Beer tasting every second weekend on Friday and Saturday only. Check their website for exact times.
Beerbliotek (Kungssten Brewery & Tap Room)
4 VarholmsgatanBeer tasting every second weekend on Friday and Saturday only. Check their website for exact times.
Parks & Nature
Saltholmens Brygga
83 SaltholmsgatanFerries out to the beautiful archipelago
Great parks with animal zoo (included our favourite moose and seals), good playground, frisbeegolf, minigolf, cafes, etc
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Slottsskogen
SlottsskogspromenadenGreat parks with animal zoo (included our favourite moose and seals), good playground, frisbeegolf, minigolf, cafes, etc
Jump on the ferry from Saltholmen heading out to Gothenburgs's Southern Archepilago. The islands of Köpstadsö, Brännö, Vrångö and Styrsö are absolutely beautiful. Old traditional buildings, walking paths (on most islands there are no cars, only mopeds and golf buggys are permitted). Take a long stroll and you will find friendly islanders, little beaches, cows and sheep, fish shops and cafes. To go on the ferries you only need a valid tram/bus ticket. You can use the same that took you to Saltholmen, or if you get to the ferry stop by bike or car, you can buy a ferry ticket at Saltholmen. Ferrys run from early to late.
Köpstadsö
Jump on the ferry from Saltholmen heading out to Gothenburgs's Southern Archepilago. The islands of Köpstadsö, Brännö, Vrångö and Styrsö are absolutely beautiful. Old traditional buildings, walking paths (on most islands there are no cars, only mopeds and golf buggys are permitted). Take a long stroll and you will find friendly islanders, little beaches, cows and sheep, fish shops and cafes. To go on the ferries you only need a valid tram/bus ticket. You can use the same that took you to Saltholmen, or if you get to the ferry stop by bike or car, you can buy a ferry ticket at Saltholmen. Ferrys run from early to late.
Entertainment & Activities
Great living museum with an indoor rainforest, impressive acquarium and lots of animals. Great for kids!
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Universeum
50 Södra VägenGreat living museum with an indoor rainforest, impressive acquarium and lots of animals. Great for kids!
Arts & Culture
Great exhibitions on local and international art, design fashion. A great stop on a rainy day!
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Röhsska museet
39 VasagatanGreat exhibitions on local and international art, design fashion. A great stop on a rainy day!
The Museum of World Culture is centrally located and often hosts great exhibitions; arts, crafts, photos, with a focus on international cultures. A good restaurant Tabla and sometimes live music and other events on the weekends.
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Museum of World Culture
54 Södra VägenThe Museum of World Culture is centrally located and often hosts great exhibitions; arts, crafts, photos, with a focus on international cultures. A good restaurant Tabla and sometimes live music and other events on the weekends.
Within about 20 mintues walk downhill and along the waters edge you will find a great urban art centre with a bustling restaurant and bar. Located just underneath the Älvsborgsbron (Älvsborg Bridge), a city landmark it hosts contemporary, collaborative art festivals and club sessions from morning to late nights, it's well worth a visit. Sunday brunch is brilliant.
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Röda Sten
1 Röda StenWithin about 20 mintues walk downhill and along the waters edge you will find a great urban art centre with a bustling restaurant and bar. Located just underneath the Älvsborgsbron (Älvsborg Bridge), a city landmark it hosts contemporary, collaborative art festivals and club sessions from morning to late nights, it's well worth a visit. Sunday brunch is brilliant.