Nature
Seminarieparken
Go to stroll among the trees and plants, or see the cherry blossom in spring.
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Outdoor things to do in Gothenburgpage 3
129 places in Gothenburg for fresh air, water and walking. Updated November 2026.
Outdoor things to do in Gothenburg, page 3
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Slottsskogen city park
Go to combine time outdoors with a visit to a free zoo that is open all year.
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Söderlingska trädgården
Go for a park visit that combines flower beds and older trees with a playground for children.
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Museum
Sophie Mess
See Sophie Mess’s twin murals in their setting on a small square at Magasinsgatan.
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Nature
The Garden Society of Gothenburg
It brings a rose garden, woodland paths and a tropical Palm House together in central Gothenburg, with free entry.
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The Rain Playground
Go for a playground where children can follow rainwater through channels and funnels into the sand.
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Nature
The Rock Garden of the Garden Society
Go to see unusual plants gathered by members of the garden’s amateur gardening community.
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Nature
Trädgårdsföreningens lekplats
Go for a park playground with swings, slides and winding paths.
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Nature
Vattentornet i Slottsskogen
Go up to Stora Utsikten for views over Gothenburg, the river and the sea.
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Activity
Actionpark
Go to skate, inline skate or ride BMX on a free, 1,980-square-metre park with features for different skill levels.
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Änggårdsbergen nature reserve
Walk from the edge of Gothenburg into varied west coast terrain, with a viewpoint over the city at Bredfjället.
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ArcAdventure
Björlanda puts the northern Gothenburg archipelago within reach by kayak.
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Activity
Beach center
It lets you play beach volleyball on sand in any season without leaving the city.
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Bergsjöbadet
The lake brings swimming, diving and a barbecue area together in one spot.
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Bikemaestro
Rent a mountain bike to ride in the forests around Lisebergsbyn and the Delsjön lakes.
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Activity
Bohusleden
Start at Skatås for a day hike through Knipeflågsbergen nature reserve and over Getryggen, with views across Gothenburg.
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Circle of Fishing
Part of the proceeds from each fishing trip contributes to fish conservation.
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Updated 9 November 2026
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