The Jubilee Park offers swimming and play
The Jubilee Park in Frihamnen has been open to all since 2014, offering a wide range of free activities. Swim in the public floating saltwater and freshwater pools, visit the Excursion playground and try the public sauna that will re-open during 2024.
Get out and discover the city centre
Hittaut is a fun and educational way to discover Gothenburg, where you look for checkpoints around the city via an app or physical map. The map is available at the Gothenburg Visitor Centre and the City Library.
Find out more about how it works at hittaut.nu/goteborg
Historical walk through Gothenburg
Want to see what Gothenburg looked like in the 17th century? Then take a virtual journey through time between 13 scenic viewpoints in the city. The tour begins at the Central Station, where you stand in the footsteps on the ground and scan a QR code with your mobile phone. In a flash you are in a virtual reality model of 17th century Gothenburg!
Read more and find the map of the historic walk at goteborg.se.
Go City Gothenburg
Are you looking to visit multiple attractions during your visit to Gothenburg? The Go City Gothenburg pass can grant you access to some of the most sought-after attractions, while saving you up to 50% off the price of entry. Operating in over 30 cities worldwide, this product is dedicated to simplifying the way that you experience a city. Whether you’re looking to see Gothenburg via a Paddan Boat tour or want to delve into the immersive museums including the Universeum or Maritiman Ship Museum, Go City offers these attractions plus 25 plus other Gothenburg attractions all on one pass.
At the square Stigbergstorget, the parking area has become a colourful summer square.Credit: Peter Kvarnström/Göteborg & Co
The street Teatergatan, located just of Avenyn, has been rearranged and now offers space for outdoor dining, seating areas, and plantings.Credit: Lo Birgersson
Playa Stenpiren is a place to recharge and unwind. Here, you’ll find sun loungers, a sandy beach, and parasols for shade.Credit: Anders Wester/Göteborg & Co
Relaxed hangouts on Gothenburg’s summer streets
Every summer, different streets and squares in Gothenburg transform into car-free summer havens, perfect for relaxing and socializing. The initiative by the city’s Urban Environment Department is called Ta plats! (In English: “Claim the space”).
Find out more about the different summer locations on goteborg.se (only in Swedish).
