Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city with 770,000 inhabitants. It is located on the west coast of Sweden. Although the city was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf, it was developed by city planners and canal experts from the Netherlands and Germany who left a heritage of Amsterdam-style canals around the city centre.
The Gothenburg region is one of the most popular areas for tourists in Scandinavia.
Some highlights of the city include:
Liseberg Amusement Park, the largest amusement park in Scandinavia, is situated in the centre of the city. It has entertained millions of people since 1923. Liseberg has something for every age including the Kiddie bumpers and the Fairy Tale Castle, FlumeRide, Höjdskräcken and Kanonen, which takes riders to a speed of 75km/h in under three seconds. Liseberg is also home to Balder, the biggest wooden coaster in Scandinavia.
Avenyn Street is the street that is home to the highest density of restaurants in Sweden, Enjoy the cafés, nightclubs and bars and soak up the atmosphere.
The city is well known for its good quality cuisine, high class restaurants and seafood culture.
The Gothenburg Botanical Garden is the most beautiful garden in the country and one of the largest in Europe. Enjoy the diversity of the 13,000 different plant species located in the gardens.
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