The second part of our Gothenburg series, written by dear Nilay Kılınç, consists of places to visit in Gothenburg and suggestions for places.. Check out the first post with lots of tips on transportation, accommodation, budget, city events, Swedish culture and Gothenburg.

Oithebloggers know how to travel, so I’m sure it’s a city before you start your tour. you get the map. I have compiled the points I will suggest by region, so you will be able to visit the places within the same area on foot.

Places to Visit in Gothenburg: City Center

Train The station and its surroundings are referred to as the city center.. You will see plenty of hotels and therefore tourists in this region, and you will surf the pavement to avoid being crushed by tram/bus/bike traffic.

*Nordstan

A shopping. For the first time in my life, I experienced the fact that the center is in every travel guide and the locals advise “You can go to Nordstan”.. As the sons of a country whose lands are unfortunately parceled out with shopping malls, Nordstan will never cut us off, but it’s like a source of pride in Sweden because it’s one of the biggest shopping malls in Europe.. I guess it is interesting for them because Sweden is not a country that prefers shopping malls.. Considerable if you are considering a shopping tour for Swedish brands and the weather is very bad. The punks of the city hang out at the exit door facing the train, which can be satisfying sociologically.

*Opera House (Göteborgsoperan)

Lilla Bommen’ Located by the river in Gothenburgsoperan, it adds an innovative and creative air to the city’s silhouette with its postmodern architecture.. Good news for those who wish for an inspiring evening, this year opera Shakespeare’s 400. celebrates its anniversary and performs Macbeth and Hamlet in English. When you’re so close to the sea, don’t look at Gothenburg’s silhouette and don’t turn around without waving your finger, “Are you big or are you big?”, and the nickname of the burgundy plaza with a lipstick-like window is “lipstick”, every Gothenburg native knows that KIPS.

*Gothenburg City Museum (Göteborgs Stadsmuseum)

Get the Viking history buffs here. Because there is even a Viking ship in this museum! at the same time 18. You will be able to learn the history of Gothenburg since the 19th century. My favorite part is the memoirs written by an Iranian traveling diplomat in the Middle Ages.. In summary, this person had the chance to observe the Vikings while in the Balkans and tells how immoral (or we can interpret it as liberal), unhygienic but also egalitarian and democratic they were.. If he were alive today, he’d probably be amazed at how the one-toothed beast turned sides.. If you wander around the museum, you will see the Göteborg Rådhus aka the courthouse.

If you are under 25, the entrance to the museum is free. Otherwise, you can pay 40 SEK and get a season ticket.. With this ticket, admission to Gothenburg Art Museum, Gothenburg Art Museum, Röhsska Museum, Maritime Museum and Gothenburg Natural History Museum is free.

*Saluhallen

Saluhallen is one of my favorite things to do in Sweden. These are the places where there are small restaurants with the taste of the Grand Bazaar, where spices, coffee beans, all kinds of cheese and antipasti are sold, and which are very enjoyable in the gastronomic sense.. Gothenburg has a nice one on Kungsportsplatsen square. It is an ideal stop especially for those who want to try delicatessen products unique to Sweden.. The construction of this bazaar started in the 1850s.. Meanwhile, at Kungsportsplatsen and IX. The Kopparmärra statue, which depicts Karl on a horse, is the Gothenburg version of “Let’s meet in front of Burger King” (Let’s not withhold this information from those who will make a Tinder date).

*Domkyrkan

Gothenburg’s oldest church, Domkyrkan, was built by King Gustav II. It is being built just after Adolf founded the city in 1621. This church, built in classical architecture, looks more like a clock tower.. Lucia time and pre-Christmas choir events happening, it can be a different experience. Wander around the church and you will see nice cafes and shops!

*Kungsparken

Maybe you want to run a little, or walk… The weather is nice , You bought fresh bread and cheese from Saluhallen, you want to have fun. Maybe, you don’t have to go to a restaurant.. Don’t even go, come to Kungsparken and look at the canal, lay on the grass and have a picnic. If the weather is not good, walk through this park from the center to your next sightseeing area, hug a tree or two while you are past. In summer, this park is full, the ideal environment to be a social butterfly.

*Feskekôrka

This place, which means “fish church”, is actually a fish state.. It is called a church because of its architecture similar to gothic Norwegian churches made of wood or stone.. There are two great restaurants inside this indoor fish market built in 1874.. Visit the building and try the best examples of Scandinavian cuisine.. Take away options are also available.. You can’t come to Sweden without tasting pickled herring!

*The coolest street: Magasinsgatan

The undisputed tour of the city center The most enjoyable place is Magasinsgatan and its parallel streets Västra Hamngatan and Vallgatan. You will see many large and small shops in these streets.. For example, if you want to look for vintage clothes, you can check out the city’s best vintage shops, Miss Ragtime (Magasinsgatan 15), and Pop Boutique (Magasinsgatan 22).. On Vallgatan is the famous Swedish brand Nudie Jeans, which sells designs by former Levis stylist Maria Erixon (Vallgatan 15). If you walk all the way to the end of Vallgatan, you can find the cult brand NK selling Swedish-designed clothes on Östra Hamngatan (Östra Hamngatan, 42). If you are a concept store enthusiast, I suggest you take a look at Grandpa (Vallagatan, 3). There are both Scandinavian fashion and international brands, a shop that is skilled in vintage.

Ask the hip crew of the city, “where do you hang out, love?” if you ask “Liebling, Liebling, Liebling!” they will shout. It is both a bar and a restaurant, so you can come across DJ sets on Fridays.. Morning breakfasts and coffee are pretty good. Also one of the good places for cheese, anti-pasti platter and wine. Drink prices are also very affordable, especially cocktail lovers!

If you’re not a carnivore like me, I have a good idea for you.. Vallgatan 12 is a very different restaurant, in fact it is a concept store. It sells interior design items, clothes and flowers, and has a great food menu.. If you are a fashion and art-loving foodie, you are already obliged to come to Vallgatan! It’s good to meet you, otherwise who knows where you would be exhausted with Iphone in your hand. Here you do a lot of Instagram sharing, you catch up. Let’s also mention that there are very good coffee and craft beers.

Now this piece is for those who live for coffee.. If you want to take a coffee break, you are in the right place! Da Matteo(Magasinsgatan 24) is both the flag bearer of third wave coffee and one of the best cafes in the city for its ambiance and quality.. Do you want Chemex or V60, they have it all. Be sure to consult for coffee beans, their baristas are very knowledgeable.. Even don’t forget to buy yourself a bag of coffee as a gift, it may be the best decision you’ve ever made.. Don’t leave without checking out the Artilleriet Interiors(Magasinsgatan 19) interior design store behind Da Matteo and the Acne Studios(Magasinsgatan 19) store across the street!

The third wave is good, but we are classicists, for minimalists who say that a good espresso or americano is enough, who is happy with the little things in life, who has had their share of nel drip, chemex Bar Centro ( Kyrkogatan 31) cut out. There was this place before the third wave, one of the best coffee shops in the city!

Sometimes Bar Centro gets too full. If the weather is bad, there is no point in turning into a coffee rat in your hand.. So you can run the Fortress to Kaffebar (Kyrkogatan 13) located in this vicinity. This is a cafe that is very popular with the locals.. They have healthy snacks, there are many alternatives from vegan sandwiches to raw desserts.. Their coffee is also delicious!

If you want to sit in a pub, you can go to Ölhallen 7:an (Kungstorget 7) which is the favorite pub of the city in this area by the locals.. This is a modest and warm place where you will not see tourists and you will not regret the beers you drink when the bank statement comes.. I’m immediately transferring you to Sticky Fingers (Kaserntorget 7). Open between 20:00-02:00 on Thursdays, 21:00-03:00 on Fridays and 21:00-04:00 on Saturdays. Finding a place open until 4 am in Sweden is such a surreal thing that you go to this bar just for that reason.. Before you go, you can take a look at the event calendar, I’m sure you’ll come across a good live music or DJ set.. Those who say it’s past us now can leave early to eat and brew.

I could never forget those who wanted to go out on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Although Swedes don’t flock to the nights these days, you don’t need to follow such codes as you are a tourist.. You can go to Nefertiti (Hvitfeldtsplatsen 6) which is my favorite bar and jazz club. Event prices range from 40-250 SEK, but it’s definitely worth it for its interior design, atmosphere and quality events.

Places To Visit In Gothenburg: Lorensberg District

This The region is a place that I do not like to wander around because there are very large structures built in the new era.. We can say that Gothenburg is an arts, sports, culture and entertainment district.. Concert and sports complex for tens of thousands of people, Scandinavium, gigantic exhibition and conference hall Svenska Mässan, football stadium Ullevi, world cultures oriented art museum Världkulturmuseet and other places to read soon are here. Therefore, you usually see crowds of students, businessmen, athletes and tourists.. But when you leave these magnificent buildings behind, you find yourself on the most popular street of the city, Avenyn.. In its immediate vicinity, you encounter the historical buildings of the University of Gothenburg. The day you spend in this region will be satisfying in terms of culture and arts, but walking distances are more tiring than the city center, so I would say wear comfortable shoes.

*Liseberg

Another place I can’t understand after Nordstan is Liseberg Amusement Park. This park, which every Gothenburgian loves and even Swedes travel for hours just to spend time here, is a place in a green area, where there are restaurants, pubs and street food stands.. I agree, it looks great with the lights at Christmas time but the amusement park is nothing short of astonishing after all.. There are no tricky toys like in Japanese amusement parks, so it’s a normal plain amusement park.. Plus it’s expensive! Trebello for a coffee break, Tyrolens Terrass for beer. Horror themed Gasten Ghost Bar‘s desserts are so good. Entrance fees are constantly changing, so you will have to check on their website.

*Gothia Towers

Gothia is actually a hotel and congress hall. But what makes it so popular is the view from its rooftop.. For example, if you want to love Liseberg from afar, you can come to the top floor of Gothia.. Prefer evening hours, so you come across the illuminated amusement park.. When you are in Gothia, you feel as if you are in a very big city, you look at the only big buildings in the city from the top of a very high building, and you watch the amusement park with lighting.. There is only one thing you have to do in Gothia Tower, go to the bar/restaurant named Heaven 23 on the top floor and eat King Size. What is King Size, a very large open sandwich stuffed with shrimp topped with shrimp?. The idea is imported from America, but this open shrimp sandwich is a must-eat in Sweden.. Isn’t that a big deal, but we can’t say to the waiter “you make a casserole for the shrimp, honey, we’ll hear that bread, we’ll eat it with a mouthful”.

*Universeum

A treasure trove for science and nature enthusiasts, this gigantic building is Scandinavia’s largest science center. Instead of going to Liseberg, you can come to Universeum and see one of the largest aquariums in the world.. They built the 1.4 million liter aquarium in the form of a tunnel, so a shark can run under your feet while walking.. If amusement is park, that’s it, amuse to what in the carousel, amuse to whom? Those who say they don’t like Jaws can go to the rainforest section, there are 600 species of living things here.. Really great environment. Apart from that, there is the space and technology section and the snake section with 150 different venomous species.. For 175 SEK I say change your world. Two beers and a hot dog coin.

*Gothenburg Art Museum (Göteborgs Konstmuseum)

Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso as in d’Orsay and Rijk If you want to see it without human flooding, relax because there are no school groups in this museum making jokes with selfie sticks in front of 600-year-old artifacts.. There is usually a crowd that does not disturb, so you can walk around calmly.. There is also a section where Scandinavian artists are exhibited.. I say pull a tiny chair in front of Gustaf Cederström’s King Karl XII’s Likfärd and dive into its details.. The huge Poseidon statue in the middle of the Götaplatsen Square in front of the museum was enormous, and it was a pretty topic in its time because of its shameful places.. If you haven’t had enough of art, there is the Hasselblad Center near the museum. There are very good exhibitions and events in this center where you can find the works of international and Swedish photographers! Also, in the immediate vicinity of the art museum are the city’s concert hall Göteborgs Konserthus and the city theater Göteborgs Stadsteater.

*Röhsska Museet

This is an art, design and fashion museum that I visit often in Gothenburg. Apart from the exhibitions, there are also social events held on weekends.. When you’re in Sweden, the design country, you can’t go back without seeing how design has evolved since the 1800s.. If you are under 25, admission is free, and if you are over 40, those who buy the museum ticket are free.. You can also take a small coffee break here because I admire the cafe.. Soups and sandwiches are prepared with delicious and completely ecological products.. Coffee and desserts are very successful and affordable.

*The coolest street: Kungsportsavenyen

Gothenburg The name of this street, which we can call ‘un Nişantaşı’ or Bağdat Caddesi, is Avenyn. This street is a place where mostly professionals and tourists hang out during the day.. Here are the places that every tourist visits, such as the Hard Rock Cafe. Actually, I didn’t choose to spend much time in Avenyn, I just stopped by for my museum and gallery tours.. This street gets very strange on Friday and Saturday nights, do you think they vomit, are they waiting in line at the doors of the clubs trying to be upper class, it is possible to see all kinds of local and foreign people.. There are three fine art galleries here, Galleri Aveny (Teatergatan 16), Galleri Kim Anstensen (Götabergsgatan 18) and Galleri Thomassen (Götabergsgatan 26) .

You will see many bars, cafes and pubs in this area. If you are thinking of a good feast, I recommend 28 Plus, one of the best restaurants in the city.. Yes it is expensive, but the quality of the food and wine is very good. It is useful to dress casual smart while going here.. Michelin-starred 28 Plus offers a fusion Swedish cuisine. You’ll need to make a reservation, of course!

A cheaper alternative is Cafe Tintin, open 24 hours, 7 days a week. One of the only cafes open 24 hours in Sweden. Comic book-inspired interior is very relaxing. Ideal place to take a coffee break after touring all day. Or it could be a stop after a long night to ease your hangover a bit.. Their breakfasts are also very good.

I don’t miss coffee-loving vegans, and I recommend Cafe Berlin where you can find a variety of healthy food.. Tiny and cute place. Both healthy and affordable. Oh how good it is.

But still the best cafe here Viktors Kaffe (Geijersgatan 7). They have a breakfast buffet, soups, hot and cold sandwiches, classic Swedish desserts. Portions are hearty. Their coffee is amazing. Specially announced to espresso lovers. A typical Scandinavian cafe, white, minimal, art-loving.

It’s evening, you’re ready for the night, but in Avenyn you don’t know where you go.. Your address is clear in this area, Yaki Da! They serve between 23:00-03:00 on Wednesdays, 22:00-04:00 on Fridays, 22:00-04:00 on Saturdays.. There are very good concert events in Yaki Da, it can be a good choice especially for listening to local bands.. The club part is the kind that will make dance floor lovers smile, especially if you come across one of the rave nights, densss until the morning!

Places to Visit in Gothenburg: Haga-Masthugget Region

Here are the parts of the city that are loved by everyone. You see university students, the elderly, young professional couples walking around with their babies, tourist groups walking to take pictures, in short, local and foreigners from all age groups flock here.. You will be found here mostly for shopping, cafes and social environments.. Places that are fun to walk and get lost in. There is not a single “cool” street, so after describing the historical and touristic places, I will introduce three places. I mean, it’s cool everywhere here!

*Skansen Kronan AB

In the heart of the city, This castle, which will make you feel the historical texture in one of the hippest areas. You’ll have to climb some stairs to reach the top, but once you reach the castle, a 360-degree view of Gothenburg will be waiting for you.. The castle was built in the 1700s to protect the city against a possible Danish attack.. Today it is used for conferences and private parties.. They have a great brunch on Sundays. If you want to experience a typical Swedish brunch with a view, spend some money and come here (219 SEK for a very satisfying menu). Brunch starts at 13:00. By going up and down the stairs, you also burn what you eat.

*Slottskogen

The forest is beautiful, come over! This huge park/forest is one of my favorite places to spend time in Gothenburg.. Like all parks in Sweden, this one has been open to the public since 1874.. It also houses the Gothenburg Museum of Natural History. Apart from that, if you are one of those who come to Sweden and say not to see elk and deer, you can head to the zoo section.. i love watching penguins. There’s also an urban legend that a drunk teenager smuggled a penguin from the park, tried to keep it in his bathtub, and woke up in the morning covered in blood with no news of what had happened.. It’s a bullshit, but it’s a story I hear from every Gothenburgian when it comes to the park.. Also, I should mention that all the special occasions that can be celebrated outdoors and Way Out West are also held in this park.

*Haga Nygata

Every city has a specific place, everyone loves and goes once a week.. Haga is the most sympathetic place in Gothenburg.. It was established as the first suburb of Gothenburg in the early 1700s by order of Queen Kristina.. Back then, it was always fields, my grandfather had lands.. But now Haga is a shopping and fika haven in the heart of the city. Whatever you call a fika, it’s one of Sweden’s most important social norms, meaning a coffee break.. The action where you meet your loved ones while drinking coffee and having a dessert or sandwich or you go to eat the first pudding with your loved one. There are wooden houses built between 1870-1940 in Haga, and each one is more cute than the other! Therefore, you feel very positive here, you see beautiful cafes, boutique shops selling handcrafted foods and clothes, designer products and second hand shops around you.. It gets very busy on weekends, locals and tourists alike.. That’s why I’m going to suggest a few cafes instead of one, you will have alternatives in density.

Cafe Husaren (Haga Nygata 28), the most well-known cafe in this street, the reason is that it is an internationally renowned giant canelbullet. Kanelbulle is a cinnamon bun you should definitely taste in Sweden.. This cafe is making oversized sizes, so if you go with your close friends, you can get a very comradely memory of “we split our canalbulle and ate it”.. Their coffee is Italian, their sandwich breads are fresh and this cafe will be one of your most enjoyable breaks.

The second alternative is Cafe Kringlan(Haga Nygata), one of the best cafes in the city 13). Inside this lovely wooden building, there are homemade marmalades, cheeses, breads.. They have a great buffet, they serve both healthy and fresh food. Their coffees are delicious, there are also different types of tea.. Eat semla when you come here, it is also a very popular dessert in Sweden, served with icing and powdered sugar on a light dough.. A cafe latte goes well with it.. If the weather is good, you can have a great fika sitting in the open area in front of the cafe and watching the passersby.

Although all the cafes in Haga Nygata are your go-to, my favorite is Le Petit Cafe” I would like to introduce (Haga Nygata 2). It has a very good breakfast and lunch buffet.. Desserts are amazing and fresh. Their coffee is not inferior to desserts either.. I love the decor, it’s the kind of place where you want to sit for a long time with its calm and home-like atmosphere.. On nice days, there’s nothing better than sitting outside and watching the passersby.. Since there is no wifi, you do not see the socialites with laptops.. So it’s a cool place, but not a new generation cool place. Grab your book and go. It is also interesting that they serve “Turkish” yogurt for breakfast even though its business is Greek.

*Linnégatan

It is named after Sweden and actually Named after Carl von Linne, one of the world’s most important botanists, this street can be called the most fashionable street after Avenyn.. But it’s more sub-cultural than Avenyn, so it’s not a place for a snooze.. It is also possible to see the historical texture here, churches, stairs to the hills, old buildings… For example, you can go to the Swedish History Museum. Here, the history and art of the country, starting from the Viking-Middle Ages, are exhibited. The street resembles an American-style boulevard due to its construction, and it is quite rare to see such a formation in Sweden.. It is very pleasant to walk on this street, you do not have to sit in a cafe.. But if you want to take a coffee or lunch break while you’re around, I won’t hurt you.

I think this is the place to go on this street for sure Hagabion Kino(Linnegatan 21). This cafe and bar, located under an old cinema that is still in operation, will enthuse you with its delicious vegetarian dishes, craft beers and ecological wines.. You can try the beers of Stigbergets Bryggeri, a local micro brewery. You can watch the cinema program while you go upstairs to drink your coffee calmly and devour their daily desserts.. Maybe if you’re a good kid, you can even come across a movie in a language you can understand.. It is very pleasant to sit in the garden in the summer, if you can find a place! Some evenings there are DJ sets and the city’s art and literature celebrities flock here.. The only downside of the cafe is that it opens at 5 pm, so if you’re early, you’ll have to sit elsewhere.. Kafferosten (Linnegatan 62) is a tiny place, but the breakfast and coffee menu is not tiny! If you like croissant, you will love Kafferosten because they make croissants fresh out of the oven, one doesn’t know how many to order.. The prices of this cafe, which is famous for Sunday breakfasts, are also quite affordable.. There are many different paintings on its walls, so it is a frequent destination for art lovers of the city.

If you want to have a cafe but also have a drink, The Kitchen (Skanstorget 1), one of the hippest cafes in the city, will meet your expectations.. If you’re vegan or trying to stay away from gluten, The Kitchen can become your go-to destination.. With overflowing ingredients from their huge bagels, waffle days, hot sandwiches and a rich breakfast buffet, you’re sure to fill your stomach.. There are also many different craft beers.. You can try vegan versions of classic Swedish desserts.

*Järntorget

Gothenburg’s Kadıköy or Järntorget, which we can call Istiklal Street, means Iron Square. The reason for this was that the irons were weighed from the port here and sent to foreign countries.. This is historically a left-wing and working-class place, but today it’s a colorful neighborhood where alternative youth hang out, with bars, pubs, record stores, second hand shops, small art galleries, even sex shops and a strip club.. And yet the nights are long around Järntorget! It is the ideal neighborhood for second-hand shopping, going out at night or taking a coffee break, especially if you want to get to know the spirit of the city closely.

If you come to Järntorget, it’s the coolest street of Andra Långgatan