Attractions and Things to do in Gothenburg
The
Elfsborg Fortress, located on a small island at the mouth of the Göta River, is a wonderfully preserved 17th century fortress. It gives visitors a fascinating insight into the history of conflicts and battles between the Swedish and the Danes. The fortress used to be the greatest citadel in Sweden in terms of coastal defence and nowadays has proven to be a really popular drawer of visitors. A guided tour is included in the admission fee.
The
Göteborg Botanical Garden is one of the largest such gardens in Europe. With herb gardens, a bamboo grove, a Japanese garden, an arboretum with woodland plants from all over the world, a rock garden and greenhouses with orchids and other exotic plants, this really is a gardener's dream! It covers an area of 175 hectares (432 acres), most of which is a nature reserve including an arboretum.
Sweden’s most popular tourist attraction, the
Liseberg Amusement Park
has been welcoming huge numbers of visitors for almost 80 years. There are over 30 different rides, a theatre and its very own musical shows. The summer season lasts from late April until early October, but even over the winter months the park remains open to visitors with seasonal attractions such as the enchanting Christamas market, which is the biggest market of that kind in Scandinavia; you’ll find food specialties of the season, an ice bar and Christmas entertainment.
