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Mysiga Majorna
Go to explore a Gothenburg district where historic architecture, independent shops and food venues sit within walking distance of one another.
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124 places in Gothenburg where the past is the point. Updated November 2026.
Historic sights in Gothenburg, page 3
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Ocean Bus amfibiebuss
The tour offers a single ride past Gothenburg’s sights by land and along the river.
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Paddanbåtarna
Take the classic route to see Gothenburg’s old moat and canals from the water while hearing how the city was built and defended.
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Stora Saluhallen
Go to browse food from different parts of the world and choose between buying ingredients, taking away lunch or eating at a restaurant.
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Trädgårdsföreningen
See thousands of roses in summer and tropical plants inside an 1878 glasshouse, all within a central Gothenburg park.
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Underjordiskt flygmuseum
It combines Cold War aviation exhibits with the chance to try a flight simulator or helicopter winch.
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Världskulturmuseet
Go to encounter objects, stories and voices from different parts of the world in one museum.
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Gothenburg City Theatre
Go to see a performance in a theatre whose listed 1934 building combines 1920s classicism and 1930s functionalism.
Göteborg
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Hagabadet
Go for a spa visit in Art Nouveau-style bathing areas at a bathhouse founded in 1876.
Göteborg
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Kronhuset and Kronhusbodarna
Visit to see a historic military storehouse and browse handmade crafts in the neighbouring studios.
Göteborg
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Lorensbergsteatern
See a musical, concert, comedy performance or family show at a theatre with a history stretching from early performers such as Harriet Bosse and Ernst Rolf to contemporary acts including Laleh.
Göteborg
Attraction
Kvarnbyn och Mölndalsfallen
See a 48-metre waterfall alongside the industrial buildings that grew up around its water power.
Mölndal
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New Älvsborg Fortress
Take a boat trip to explore a fortress that withstood attacks during the 1717–1719 war with Denmark.
Göteborg
Attraction
Skansen Lejonet
Its hilltop views and occasional guided tours offer a way to see Gothenburg’s old defences and learn about their history.
Göteborg
Museum
Kortedala Museum
See original furniture and personal belongings arranged in a reconstructed two-room home representing a young family’s dwelling between 1955 and 1966.
Göteborg
Venue
Fängelset
Go to hear emerging and established music in an intimate setting, including innovative young jazz and improvisational music.
Göteborg
Nature
Färjenäsparken
Go to combine a walk or exercise with playgrounds, sports facilities and picnic areas in one park.
Göteborg
How this list is made
We rank things to do in Gothenburg by the Herald score. It weighs recognition (awards, heritage status, a place in the national and regional tourism registers), how much visitors from around the world look for a place, what Sweden Herald readers rate it, and what our editors know from going there. Every place on the list has an address, opening hours and sources we have checked. Paid placement never affects the ranking: a sponsored place is always marked as such and never takes a numbered spot.
We do not have enough reader ratings for these places yet, so for now the order rests on the outside signs and on how much the world looks for each place. Ratings will count once readers have given them.
Updated 8 November 2026
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