Gothenburg news

Read the latest local news from Gothenburg.
Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering

Helena Bergman Returns to Orienteering for European Championship

Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims:

Recognizing Panic in Drowning Victims: A Lifesaver's Insight

Swedish Shipping Growth Hindered by

Swedish Shipping Growth Hindered by Maritime Personnel Shortage

IFK Göteborg Triumphs Over AIK

IFK Göteborg Triumphs Over AIK to Boost European Hopes

Mikael Wiehe Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Mikael Wiehe Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis During Farewell Tour

Magnus Uggla's Gothenburg Shows Continue

Magnus Uggla's Gothenburg Shows Continue After Summer Break

Way Out West 2026 Advance

Way Out West 2026 Advance Tickets Sold Out

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Former Tre Kronor and Frölunda Player Mats Lindh Dies at 77

Way Out West Bands Protest

Way Out West Bands Protest Gaza War During Performances

Childhood Location in Sweden Linked

Childhood Location in Sweden Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk

Record Villa Sales in Sweden

Record Villa Sales in Sweden for July Amidst Marginal Price Changes

Charli XCX Presents Joachim Trier

Charli XCX Presents Joachim Trier Film in Oslo

About Gothenburg

Gothenburg (Göteborg) is Sweden's second-largest city and is located on Sweden's west coast at the mouth of the Göta River. Approximately 600,000 people live in Gothenburg, and in the entire Greater Gothenburg area, around 1.1 million people reside (as of 2023), making it the fifth-largest city in the Nordic region. The city was founded in 1621 by Gustav II Adolf.