Gothenburg City Break

For a city break to savour, sample Gothenburg's sensational seafood at restaurants across the city, soak up the café culture and check out the latest Swedish styles in the shops. Enjoy free access to all the main sights and attractions, from Paddan boat canal rides to Liseberg Amusement Park, with the excellent value Gothenburg Pass, and get free travel on public transport too. Ryanair flies into Gothenburg City Airport, which is located approximately 20 minutes from the city centre.

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What's on

Gothenburg has a lively calendar of events giving the city an air of celebration. High class performances at the waterfront Gothenburg Opera, traditional Swedish Christmas market including the Liseberg Christmas market between mid November until late December. The popular lobster season starts on September 27 in the fishing villages along the west coast north of Gothenburg.

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Branch out from Gothenburg

Explore the region around Gothenburg, easily accessible for a day, a few days or longer, and try island hopping along the scenic coast, sea kayaking among the archipelago, visit tasty restaurants, try one of the many coastal Spas or take a walk on the picturesque coastal paths.

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Choose your accommodation

With a wide range of places to stay in Gothenburg and West Sweden, options include sleek boutique hotels in the city, remote lakeside cottages, grand manor houses and castles in the country and, for something a bit different; check into a floating hotel or a treehouse.

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Seafood safaris & spas on the West Coast

September 27 marks the start of the lobster season on the scenic west coast stretching north from Gothenburg. Join a fisherman to catch the 'Black Gold' that you will eat in a waterside hotel, followed by a soak in the hot tub. Or take it easy with a seaweed bath in one of many new spa hotels along the coast.

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More inspiration from Sweden

For more information about visiting Sweden, from holiday inspiration to practical advice to help you plan your stay, check out the Visit Sweden website.

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