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Things to see in Gothenburg

Tourist information: 

Gothenburg Tourist Office
Kungsportsplatsen 2
Nordstadtorget
Tel: (031) 368 4200.
www.goteborg.com

The Gothenburg tourist office staff help out with booking of accommodation and tickets for sightseeing trips and excursions. They are also helpful with all kinds of information about the city. Souvenirs, books and maps are available as well.

Passes: 

The Gothenburg Pass (Göteborgspasset) can be bought at Gothenburg's tourist information centres, hotels and youth hostels (or in advance at www.goteborg.com). It gives free admission to attractions and museums as well as to several sightseeing tours by bus or boat. Free parking and free use of public transport are also included. Two different passes are available, one for 24 hours and another for 48 hours.

Crown House (Kronhuset) and Crown House Courtyard

The Crown House is the oldest house in Gothenburg, built in 1654. Originally a storehouse for the Swedish artillery, it was also the place where the four-year-old son of King Karl X Gustav was proclaimed King Karl XI in 1660. Today it is home to Göteborg Wind Orchestra, a professional brass band. The courtyard is a living handicraft centre with several traditional shops and workshops; a glassblower, a goldsmith, a clockmaker and a chocolate are all based here.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Kronhuskvarteret, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 611 491.
Website: http://www.kronhusbodarna.nu
Feskekörka

A wonderful market hall for fresh seafood in Gothenburg, Feskekörka (the name comes from the local dialect and means ‘the Fish Church') is highly recommended for fish lovers. It opened in 1874 and got its name because of the shape of the building, which looks like a church. There are several shops and a lunch restaurant inside, and the quality and variety of fish and shellfish on offer are top notch.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 0900-1800.
Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Rosenlundsgatan, 411 20 , Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 612 500.
Website: http://www.xn--feskekrka-57a.se
Gothenburg Botanical Garden

The foremost botanical garden in Northern Europe in terms of biodiversity, Gothenburg Botanical Garden includes some 16,000 species. It covers a total area of 175 hectares (ca 430 acres) and is criss-crossed by walking paths. A truly stunning park, it contains herb gardens, a bamboo grove, a Japanese garden, an arboretum with woodland plants from all over the world, a deservedly famous rock garden and greenhouses with orchids and other exotic plants.
 

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.
Admission Fees: No (except for the Greenhouse).
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Carl Skottsbergs Gata 22A, 413 19 Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: 031) 741 1100.
Website: http://www.gotbot.se
Gothenburg Museum of Art

This art museum, located by Götaplatsen at the southern end of Gothenburg's main boulevard (Kungsportavenyn), has a great collection of Nordic art from the last couple of centuries, including works by Anders Zorn, Carl Larsson and Edvard Munch as well as more contemporary exhibits. The permanent exhibition also includes works by Picasso, Monet and other international masters. The Hasselblad Centre for Photographic Art and Gothenburg Art Hall are located in the same building.

Opening Times: Tues and Thurs 1100-1800, Wed 11-2100, Fri-Sun 1100-1700.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Götaplatsen, 412 56 Gothenberg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 368 3500.
Website: http://www.konstmuseum.goteborg.se
Liseberg Amusement Park

Liseberg is Scandinavia's biggest amusement park and the most popular tourist attraction in Gothenburg and in Sweden. It attracts more than three million visitors annually and offers a great variety of entertainments, from theatre and musical shows to swings and rides (including the famous roller coaster with a structure of wood). The summer season lasts from late April until early October. The park is open daily from mid-May to late August. It opens again in November and December for a charming Christmas market.

Opening Times: Varying times (Apr-Oct) - check website for details.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Örgrytevägen/Korsvägen, 402 26 Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 400 100.
Website: http://www.liseberg.se
Maritiman

The world's largest floating sea vessel museum, Maritiman in Gothenburg's harbour consists of 19 different vessels - ships, boats, barges and a submarine. All of the exhibits have their own particular points of interest, and the museum also offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era in Gothenburg's maritime and shipyard history.

Opening Times: Fri-Sun 1000-1800 (Apr); Daily 1000-1800 (May-Sep); Fri-Sun 1000-1600 (Oct).
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Packhuskajen, 411 13 Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 105 960.
Website: http://www.maritiman.se
Röhsska Museum of Design and Decorative Arts

This is Sweden's national museum of design and handicrafts. Its permanent exhibitions include a fascinating display of the history of Western interior design as well as an impressive section focussing on Chinese and Japanese art and design. There is a café and design shop in the museum.
 

Opening Times: Tues noon-2000, Wed-Fri noon-1700, Sat-Sun 1100-1700.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Vasagatan 37-39, SE-400 15 Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 368 3150.
Website: http://www.designmuseum.se
The Museum of World Culture

This Gothenburg museum brings the world's cultures together and to life in a vibrant exhibition space. The museum hosts a variety of thematic exhibitions and aims to educate visitors about different cultures and cultural differences and about our common global future. The concept and exhibitions alike are thought-provoking and interesting, and the museum, Gothenburg's most visited, was voted ‘Museum of the Year' in 2009.
 

Opening Times: Tues and Fri-Sun 1200-1700, Wed-Thurs 1200-2100.
Admission Fees: No.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Södra vägen 54, 402 27 Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 632 730.
Website: http://www.varldskulturmuseet.se
Universeum

A hugely impressive science museum and scientific centre for the whole family, Universeum presents scientific and technological topics in such a way as to appeal to both children and adults. Some sections deal with technology, while others present rainforest and aquatic environments as well as live animals. This Gothenburg museum offers a fascinating insight into ecological and environmental issues.
 

Opening Times: Daily 0900-2100.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Södra vägen 50, 400 20 Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: (031) 335 6450.
Website: http://www.universeum.se
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