Things to do in Gothenburg
Activities, attractions and tours
Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most popular experiences in Gothenburg
Tours & day trips
See all 47 activities
Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour
Adventure & outdoor
See all 5 activities
Gothenburg: City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer
Cruises & boat tours
See all 3 activities
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Shopping & fashion
See all 3 activities
Gothenburg: Private Walking Tour with a Guide
What to do in Gothenburg
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Universeum
Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Gothenburg University during your stay in Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Botanic Gardens
Find rare plants, an extensive orchid collection and a huge arboretum with greenhouses and even a children’s train.
Kungsgatan
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kungsgatan during your trip to Gothenburg. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Scandinavium
Catch an event at Scandinavium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Areas of Gothenburg
Gothenburg City Center
Spend some time visiting places like Garden Society of Gothenburg while getting to know Gothenburg City Center, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Centrum
Museums, historic sites, and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Universeum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
Heden
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Heden. Spend some time visiting top spots like Liseberg Amusement Park, and catch the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Inom Vallgraven
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Inom Vallgraven. Spend some time visiting top spots like Kungsgatan, and catch the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Majorna
Majorna is well-liked for its monuments and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Stena Line Germany Terminal and Göta Canal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kaptensgatan Tram Stop or Jaegerdorffsplatsen Tram Stop to get around.
Lindholmen
If you're spending some time in Lindholmen, Göta Canal and Lindholmen Science Park are top sights worth seeing.