Discover Gothenburg
Welcome to Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the largest non-capital city in the Nordics, located on Sweden’s beautiful west coast. The city is easily accessible by air, road, rail, and sea thanks to its location in the heart of Scandinavia.
Visit Gothenburg’s official visitor guide for more information on how to get to Gothenburg.
Visitors are often struck by the city’s relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The majority of Swedes are fluent in English.
The UMAP venue is located in Gothenburg’s historic city center, in the area known as “Inside the moat” (“Inom vallgraven”).
Events in Gothenburg around UMAP
Popular Sights and Museums
Feskekôrka – The Fish Church
Gothenburg’s historic fish market, built in the style of a neo-gothic church.
Visit Website →Museum of World Culture
Visit Museum →Food, Coffee, and Craft Beer
Gothenburg is known for seafood, craft beer, and Swedish fika.
2112
Burgers and beers
https://www.goteborg.com/en/places/restaurant-2112-2
Many more restaurants and bars in the area around Andra Långgatan and Tredje Långgatan.
All Ölstugan Tullen pubs have a large selection of Swedish beers and traditional dishes at moderate prices.
Rooftop bars and views
Hotel Draken
Top floor bar with a 360 view of Gothenburg
Enter through hotel entrance, lifts on the left
Cielo Rooftop bar at Bellora
Rooftop bar on Gothenburg’s high street Avenyn
Heaven 23
Sky bar and restaurant on the 23rd floor of Gothia Towers overlooking Liseberg amusement park.
Known for its classic Swedish shrimp sandwich.
Slighlty out of center
The old docks area around Ringön has several tap rooms and bars, e.g., Vega Bryggeri, Stigbergets Bryggeri / Bryggan, Två Feta Grisar, and Ivans Pilsnerbar. More infos about Ringön here.
Gothenburg’s slaughterhouse area with Spike Brewery and Taproom, Mugwort’s BBQ Shack, and Wine Mechanics.
Practical tips
- Most places accept cards only.
- Public transport works with app-based or tap payment
- Ferries are part of the public transport. Ferries with green flags are free, ferries with orange flags require a ticket.
- A standard public transport ticket costs 37 SEK (approx: 3.5€ / 4$)
- June sunsets are very late
- Tap water is safe to drink everywhere in Sweden.