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Things to do in Gothenburg in summer

37 places in Gothenburg at their best between June and August. Stora Teatern, Liseberg amusement park and Delsjön top the list. Updated November 2026.

Things to do in Gothenburg in summer

Stora Teatern, GothenburgNumber 1
Activity

Stora Teatern

See a touring circus, dance or music performance in a venue whose programme spans several kinds of live events.

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Liseberg amusement park, GothenburgNumber 2
Attraction

Liseberg amusement park

Go for a mix of major rides and a children’s area, with seasonal events and summer concerts.

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Delsjön, GothenburgNumber 3
Activity

Delsjön

Go for a walk around Stora Delsjön, then swim or paddle at the lakes.

Mer av Liseberg!, GothenburgNumber 4
Activity

Mer av Liseberg!

Go for a ride park with attractions for people of all ages.

Trädgårdsföreningen, GothenburgNumber 5
Activity

Trädgårdsföreningen

See thousands of roses in summer and tropical plants inside an 1878 glasshouse, all within a central Gothenburg park.

Slottsskogens Djurpark, GothenburgNumber 6
Attraction

Slottsskogens Djurpark

Go for the chance to ask animal keepers questions during their daily talks.

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Number 7
Venue

Stora Teatern

Go for a programme that brings modern circus, world music and philosophical talks under one roof.

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Liseberg Oceana, GothenburgNumber 8
Attraction

Liseberg Oceana

Go for a family water day with children’s play areas, a river adventure and rides for thrill-seekers.

Number 9
Activity

Kajakuthyrning

Rent a kayak from Lilla Bommens harbor and paddle Gothenburg’s waters.

Number 10
Activity

Kajskjul 8

Go to see a show or concert in a former 1885 port warehouse on Gothenburg’s quayside.

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Number 11
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Flunsåsparken

Go for the summer programme of live events on an open-air stage in a park on Hisingen.

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Number 12
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Plikta playground

Climb the 15-metre wooden whale, then let children choose among the playground’s other activities.

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Number 13
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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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Number 14
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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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Number 16
Activity

Circle of Fishing

Part of the proceeds from each fishing trip contributes to fish conservation.

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Number 17
Activity

Cykelfiket Heden

You can get a bike repaired and work over coffee in the same place.

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Number 18
Activity

Cykelfiket Strömmensberg

It brings bike repairs and servicing together with a café serving coffee, buns and food all day.

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Number 19
Activity

Frölunda Kulturhus

The centre brings a library, exhibitions and a wide range of cultural activities together in one place.

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Number 20
Activity

Plums Kayak Center

Take a guided tour along the Vallgraven canal to see Gothenburg from the water.

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How this list is made

Ranked by the Herald score: recognition (guides, heritage, visitor numbers, the tourism boards), interest from abroad (English Wikipedia), what Sweden Herald readers rate and read, how recently the facts were checked, and the editors. Nothing a place pays changes its place in the list.

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 9 November 2026

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