Gothenburg

Island tours

Experience sightseeing with a splash during an amphibious bus tour of Gothenburg. Pass by the main highlights like Fish Church, Poseidon, Liseberg, and more while hearing about the history and culture of the city from your guide. Start the tour at Stora Teatern - a musical and theater building in the city center - where you will board the bus. Then, set off through central Gothenburg passing sights like Avenyn, Poseidon, Liseberg, Ullevi, and the Fish Church. As the surface beneath changes, the real fun begins and it is time for the bus to get wet. Hold on to your phones and cameras and prepare for some butterflies in your stomach as the 10-ton bus transforms into an amphibious boat and enters the river. Listen as the music gets louder and a big splash of water hits the windscreen. Before you know it, you're floating. After a couple of minutes of cruising on the water, the guide will give some additional info about how the bus works.  From the water, get a great view of the city and see big ships leaving and entering the city. After about 20 minutes in the water, head back to the pickup point passing some more incredible sights on the way.

Book entry tickets to Universeum, a public science center and museum in Gothenburg, and one of Sweden's most visited experiences. Experience everything from rockets and planets to monkeys and atoms – and almost everything in between. Explore the world, down to its tiniest molecules, as well as unimaginably vast galaxies, to discover where we fit into the universe. Listen to animal talks, join a guided tour, or watch a show. If you’re feeling hungry or in the mood for a snack, head to the nearest restaurant and café in the building. Conduct experiments like a scientist at the Chemistry Lab, or learn about your body at the Humans exhibit. Discover the usefulness of mathematics in everyday life at the Mathrix. Take the little ones to the Miniverseum. Hike through the wilderness and see monkeys and sloths in the Rainforest. Discover the fascinating mechanisms of life, humankind’s technical advances, the epic diversity of nature, and the countless mysteries of space. Understand the wider context of topics and phenomena, and learn how the world works and how everything is interconnected.

Begin your boat tour by cruising through the thriving Gothenburg Harbor, which is the largest port in Scandinavia, and learn more about its daily workings from the insightful live commentary. As the boat cruise continues, you get the chance to admire Älvsborg Fortress, one of Sweden’s best-preserved forts, and hear from the guide about a history that stretches back many centuries. Then, sail around the southern islands of the beautiful Gothenburg archipelago and marvel at the scenic landscape of cliffs, islets, and sea, which are so prolific to the western coast of Sweden.

Step aboard the open-air Paddan sightseeing boats and cruise the canals in the city center. See the old moat and canals dating from the 17th century and learn the history of Gothenburg. Live Guided Boat Tour in English and Swedish. The classic city tour on the Paddan boats will show you the beauty of Gothenburg from the waterside. The tour goes under 20 bridges and out to the harbour area. The live guided tour continues under Gothenburg’s many low bridges and brings you out into the harbour area, which includes traditional shipyards, the fishing harbour, expanding commercial and academic sites, and the maritime museum.

Experience the best of Gothenburg and save up to 50%* with a convenient all-inclusive digital pass. Choose between 1-day or multi-day pass and enjoy access to more than 25 attractions, tours, and other experiences. Embark on fascinating bus and boat tours, and visit the city's most popular museums. Use your phone as your entrance ticket to all the included attractions, for as many days as you choose. Download the Go City app and make use of the interactive guide, Plan your itinerary and book attractions in real-time, then activate your pass by scanning the QR code at any attraction. Cruise through the southern archipelago to the beautiful island of Vinga or explore historic and contemporary design at The Röhsska Museum. Customize your adventure with hop-on hop-off bus and boat tours, and see local hidden gems aboard a paddan boat.

See the sights of Gothenburg at your own pace with a 24-hour ticket for the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus. There are 8 different stops along the route to explore with a variety of areas and attractions for you to discover. Marvel at the Stora Theatern, where many of the city's large concerts and shows are performed. Visit the Gothic-style fish market of Feskekörka, get stunning views of the river from the top deck of the bus and get insights into the history of the city with the informative on-board commentary in 7 different languages. Bus stops: 1. Stora Teatern / Grand Theatre 2. Jarntorget 3. Linneplatsen 4. Haga 5. Valand / Kingsgate Avenue 6. Korsvagen / Liseberg 7. Drottningtorget 8. Brunnsparken / Lejontrappan

Haga is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Gothenburg. The pedestrian street Haga Nygata is lined with well-preserved houses, many in the characteristic Gothenburg style called "landshövdingehus," with one floor in brick and the rest in wood. Each iconic house and building has a wealth of historic significance and during this 2-hour walking tour, your tour guide will enlighten you about some of the best ones. As you go, be charmed in the most Swedish of ways by a neighborhood that used to be a slum with a seedy reputation in the 19th century but is now Gothenburg's hippest area with no shortage of cafes, delicatessens, and independent shops. Follow your local guide to the area's must-see places, hidden gems, and local hotspots, and gain a proper introduction to the most iconic neighborhood in Gothenburg.  

Avoid the crowds and chaos of the public departure lounge and relax in style before your flight from Gothenborg Landvetter Airport. Enjoy a 3-hour stay and make yourself comfortable in the premium lounges located in the Main Terminal. Vinga Lounge offers an open setting with fantastic view of the airfield for you to enjoy the sunrise or sunset. The lounge offers a buffet with a variety of food and snacks, including complimentary beverage such as beer and house wine. In the lounge, enjoy the opportunity to unwind before your flight and relax on the comfortable seating as you watch the TV, equipped with Sky Sports, or read one of the available e-newspapers or e-magazines. You can also make use of the lounge's unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, and dine on an array of freshly prepared seasonal food as well as drinks from a fully serviced bar.

Hop onboard the M/S Carl Michael Bellman boat and ride from Lilla Bommen through the harbor and southern archipelago to the most western point of Gothenburg: the island of Vinga. Enjoy commentary from a live guide on a trip of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes each way.  Relish in the sweeping sea-views or check out the onboard cafe, where you can purchase coffee, cake, snacks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. Upon arrival to Vinga, take an hour to explore the island. Walk along the trails and explore the beautiful nature, visit the famous lighthouse, swim in the ocean, or find a spot in the sun and relax.

Hop on a sightseeing bus tour of Gothenburg, and explore the city from the comfort of a double-decker open-top bus. Pass most of Gothenburg's historical and contemporary sights, jumping on and off to your heart's content at any of the stops. An informative audio guide in several different languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Swedish) provides an interesting commentary as you tour, while a retractable roof protects you in case of bad weather. You can jump on and jump off to your heart's content at any of the stops along the route – the ticket is valid for 24 hours.  Stops along the way: 1. Stora Teatern 2. Järntorget 3. Linnéplatsen 4. Haga 5. Valand 6. Götaplatsen 7. Drottningtorget 8. Brunnsparken/Lejontrappan/Gustav Adolfs torg