5 Days in Gothenburg: A Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Mario Scipione

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Gothenburg, Sweden. Explore the city's top attractions, from amusement parks to botanical gardens, and immerse yourself in its rich history and natural beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Gothenburg

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Liseberg - Unleash Your Inner Thrill-Seeker at Scandinavia's Largest Amusement Park

$188

Theme park with rollercoasters, water & free fall rides & a landscaped garden with sculptures.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$188

Day 2Nature and Culture Unite - Slottsskogen, Skansen Kronan, The Market Hall, and The Garden Society

$38

$ 21

Previously deer-hunting land, now park with picnic areas, running tracks & zoo with Nordic animals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Hillside conference & wedding venue in a one-time fortress with panoramic views of the city.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Old-fashioned gourmet food hall with vendors offering cheeses, baked goods, deli sandwiches & more.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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19th-century park with rose garden, woodland & sculptures, plus palms & exotic plants in greenhouse.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

Day 3Unveiling the Wonders of Nature - Gothenburg Museum of Natural History and Göteborgsoperan

$150

$ 11

Museum with huge collections of preserved animals, insects & reptiles, plus geology exhibits.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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Multi-functional concert space, opened in 1994 & hosting regular opera, classical music & musicals.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$113

Day 4Journey into Science and Botany - Universeum and Gothenburg Botanical Garden

$75

$ 11

7 floors of interactive experiences, with themes including the brain, the ocean & space.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

20 - 24 min

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Large, tranquil botanical garden with walking paths, greenhouses, water features & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5History, Parks, and Automobiles - Bohus Fortress, Brunnsparken, and VOLVO Museum

$75

$ 21

Set on a cliff top, this ruined 14th-century fortress & former prison has survived 14 sieges.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

35 - 42 min

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Bustling public transit hub around a canalside square with benches & a fountain, plus shops nearby.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Glass-fronted museum charting the history of the Swedish vehicle company with a café & gift shop.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$56

Budget breakdown: $586 In total

Activities & Food:$525

Transport:$61