Gothenburg Guide
A popular destination for visitors to Sweden, Gothenburg is quite a charming city with plenty to see and do. The city is well located for a number of rural Sweden’s most pleasant areas, and boasts a number of attractions that mark it out as a good place for a short break. In summer the weather tends to be quite good, and there are many outdoor events in the city centre to keep you occupied during the day, while at night, there are plenty of bars that spill out onto the streets and give Gothenburg a real party atmosphere.
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Gothenburg Tourist Attractions
Try to make sure that you have time in Gothenburg to explore the many sights there. The Gothenburg attractions include the Lisebergt amusement park is one of the best. Other popular sights like the Botanical gardens are also well worth seeking out. Gothenburg’s history provides lots for visitors to enjoy.
You can book a Gothenburg city tour before you travel and allow our expert Gothenburg based guides to show you some of Gothenburg’s hidden treasures.
Gothenburg Sporting Guide
As many visitors already know, Gothenburg’s most popular sport is Soccer, which is played by the IFK Goteborg who play at Gamia Ullevi. Every year, the biggest event for Gothenburg sporting calendar is undoubtedly the European Athletics Championships at the Ullevi Stadium.
Gothenburg Tourist Attractions
Try to make sure that you have time in Gothenburg to explore the many sights there. The Gothenburg attractions include the Lisebergt amusement park is one of the best. Other popular sights like the Botanical gardens are also well worth seeking out. Gothenburg’s history provides lots for visitors to enjoy.
You can book a Gothenburg city tour before you travel and allow our expert Gothenburg based guides to show you some of Gothenburg’s hidden treasures.
Climate Guide to Gothenburg
Find out when is the best time to visit Gothenburg thanks to our simple guide to the climate in Gothenburg. The table below shows the average temperatures in Gothenburg over the course of a year in Gothenburg.
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Driving in Gothenburg
All you need to drive a car in Gothenburg is your regular UK license. For security in Sweden, make sure your license is valid before you go to Gothenburg.
On the road in Gothenburg, as with the rest of Sweden, it is the law to drive on the right side of the road. For your convenience, you can book car hire in Gothenburg quickly and conveniently online before you go to Sweden. There's a choice of convenient car hire depots in Gothenburg where you can collect your hire car.
Your Guide to Gothenburg Airport
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport about 15 miles to the east of Gothenburg. The airport's IATA code is GOT, and flights there take 2 hours from the UK approximately. Getting into Gothenburg is simple, and taxis are plentiful. Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport has many shops to browse before you fly, offering souvenirs from your time in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg Consulate
If you get into trouble in Gothenburg, or just need some advice, the Gothenburg British Consulate is the place to go.
British Consulate-General
Södra Hamngatan 23
S 41114 Göteborg
Telephone: (46) (31) 339 3300
| City Name: | Gothenburg |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Language: | Swedish |
| Currency: | Swedish Krona |
| Time Difference: | GMT + 1 |
| Electricity Supply: | 230V 3 phase AC 50Hz |
| Mobile Phone: | GSM 900/1800 |