Götaplatsen square

Gothenburg

Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden after Stockholm, the most important historic and cultural, touristic and sports center of the country, its gastronomic capital

ABBA hand prints

In the Liseberg amusement park one can find commemorative slabs with the handprints of four members of the world-famous Swedish musical group ABBA

Feskekôrka, Fish Church

Feskekôrka ("Fish Church") - is an indoor fish market, named so because of its building, resembling a Gothic church; here one can buy all kinds of seafood delicacies caught on the day.

Göteborgs Choklad & Karamellfabrik

Göteborgs Choklad & Karamellfabrik is a candy factory-cum-shop where the sweet treats include famous skumklubba (marshmallows, dipped in chocolate and desiccated coconut)

Gothenburg Museum of Art

Gothenburg Museum of Art at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg, is renowned for its brilliant collection of Scandinavian and European paintings from 17th century to present days

Gothenburg Port

About quarter of all goods, that Sweden sells abroad, and fifth of all Swedish imports are transferred at Gothenburg Port, the largest in Scandinavia and one of the largest in Europe

 
Grimeton VLF transmitter

Liseberg, amusement park

Liseberg is the largest and one of the most visited amusement parks in Scandinavia; rides catering to all tastes and ages, lot of cafes and restaurants, many theatre and concert grounds

Maritiman marine museum

Maritiman marine museum consists of twenty naval vessels (including one German submarine), moored at Packhuskajen Quay in central Göteborg

 
Night Gothenburg

Röhsska Museum

In the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg one can find the largesi in Sweden permanent exhibition of Swedish design covering the period from the early 20th century to present day

Rose Garden in Tradgardsforeningen Park

Tradgardsforeningen, a park and horticultural garden in central Gothenburg, is celebrated for its rosarium (nearly two thousands sorts of roses) and a 19th century palm house

Skanskaskrapan (The Lipstick)

The highest in the city office building, built on the lines of constructivism architecture and painted in red and white, was nicknamed "the lipstick" by Gothenburg citizens

 
Sunset in Gothenburg