6 days in Gothenburg Itinerary

Situated on Sweden's western coastline, Gothenburg attracts visitors with cultural festivals, a lively music scene, and a blend of classical and modern architecture.

Get outdoors at Nordens Ark and Trollhätte Canal. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Tjoloholms Castle and Haga. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gothenburg: Kungsklyftan (in Fjallbacka), Marstrand (Marstrand & Carlstens Fastning) and Backa Hallristningar (in Brastad). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Anggardsbergens Naturreservat, take an in-depth tour of City Museum (Goteborgs Stadsmuseum), pause for some serene contemplation at Masthuggskyrkan, and examine the collection at Maritiman.

To see other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Gothenburg holiday planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport. In August in Gothenburg, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.