F&L Way to Explore Gothenburg
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THE F&L WAY TO EXPLORE THE CITY YOU ARE HERE! FOR SUNNY DAYS TRÄDGÅRDSFÖRENINGEN The Garden Society of Gothenburg, Trädgårdsföreningen, is one of the best preserved 19th century parks in Europe. Here you can find thousands of roses, carpet beddings and lush woodlands. The palm house from 1878 houses exotic plants in a Mediterranean climate. For 170 years the Garden Society of Gothenburg has been an oasis of greenery in the heart of Gothenburg, a place to relax and be invigorated. Today it is one of the best-preserved nineteenth-century parks in Europe, where rolling lawns, historic buildings and ornamental gardens featuring exotic and indigenous plants take you back to the golden age of horticulture. The sweeping borders and nineteenth-century atmosphere set the tone. In 1992 the Garden Society of Gothenburg became the first park in Sweden to be given listed building status for its cultural heritage. “Palmhuset” at Trädgårdsföreninen GOTHENBURG BOTANICAL GARDEN Here you'll find around 16,000 species of plants in the different greenhouses and areas like the rock garden and herb garden. The Botanical Garden offers a vast and impressive collection of plants and flowers, and is a great place to visit all year round. With over half a million visitors a year it’s one of the most popular attractions in the region. The admission to the Botanical Gardens is free; the admission to the greenhouses is 20 SEK (Free for under-18s). Download the Botaniska app and go on a guided tour throughout the Botanical Garden. Choose between a walk that takes you through all the essential parts of the garden or go off the beaten path and head out among ferns, moss and viewpoints. Gothenburg Botanical Garden LISEBERG Scandinavia's largest amusement park. There is something for everyone at Liseberg, where you’ll find the most fun in Scandinavia. Forty-one rides and attractions offer thrills, spills and laughter for kids and grown-ups. Are you not feeling adventurous? Liseberg is more than just an amusement park. There is plenty of other things to enjoy with restaurants, games, shops and beautiful gardens. Find for information here: http://liseberg.com/en/home/ The entrance of Liseberg PADDAN Step aboard our Paddan sightseeing boats in the centre of the city at Kungsportsplatsen. See the old moat and canals that date from the 17th century while learning about the history of Gothenburg’s construction and defence. This guided boat tour with Paddan continues beneath Gothenburg’s many low bridges, which brings us out into the fascinating harbour with traditional shipyards, the fishing harbour, new and old housing, expanding commercial and academic sites and maritime museum. The boats depart 2-3 times every hour. Only a selection of departures are available online. Also, please make sure to bring clothes for any occation since it is an open top boat with no roof. For timetable and tickets: https://www.stromma.se/en/gothenburg/sightseeing/sightseeing-by-boat/the-paddan-tour/ FOR RAINY DAYS GOTHENBURG MUSEUM OF ART Göteborgs Konsthall is the centre for contemporary art in Göteborg, Sweden. This is were you go to see mindblowing exhibitions with new and upcoming artists from Sweden and the rest of the world. Admission is always free to Göteborgs Konsthall. The art collection is one of the finest in Northern Europe with significant Nordic and international artwork. Among the collections you'll find masterpieces by Albert Edelfelt, Ernst Josephson, P.S. Krøyer, Carl Larsson, Bruno Liljefors, Edvard Munch, Anders Zorn, Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, Picasso Chagall and others. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions, family activities, lectures, workshops, guided tours and a shop. Next to the Museum you’ll find Göteborgs Konsthall which is the centre for contemporary art in Göteborg, Sweden. This is were you go to see mindblowing exhibitions with new and upcoming artists from Sweden and the rest of the world. Admission is always free to Göteborgs Konsthall. MUSEUM OF GOTHENBURG Explore the exciting pre-history, the 19th century life, the development of the modern industrial Gothenburg and the only exhibited Viking ship in Sweden, Äskekärrsskeppet. The museum is located in the historic East India Company building from the 18th century. Here you can study the remains of how people lived in this part of Sweden 12,000 years ago and see why Gothenburg is called the Swedish Amsterdam. There are also temporary exhibitions about current topics, guided tours, city walks and much more. SOMETHING TO EAT OR DRINK MAGASINSGATAN A given street for shopping, a coffee as well as eating out or grabbing a drink when the evening comes. Trendy shops, restaurants and bars all offer something special. 2ND & 3RD LÅNGGATAN An array of bars and pubs, two parallel streets focused around beer and informal dining. You’ll find several trendy restaurants, serving everything from Italian to Mexican, along with a wine bars and cafés. HAGA NYGATA Haga is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Gothenburg. The pedestrian street Haga Nygata is lined with well-preserved wooden houses, many in characteristic county-governor style. Today they house plenty of independent shops and cafés. SALUHALLEN At the biggest indoor market in town, Saluhallen, you find spices, coffee, cheese, fruit and other delicacies from all over the world. The Market Hall (Saluhallen) is home to around forty shops and places to eat. FESKEKÔRKA The fish market hall Feskekôrka, (‘fish church’ in Swedish) is an indoor fish and shellfish market where you can buy all kinds of seafood delicacies caught on the day. ZAMENHOF A brand new place in town. An all-day-dining concept, perfect for a beer, lunch or a light dinner. Located next to Baribicu, and close to the “Fish church”. TEATERKÄLLAREN Located in the basement of an old theater. A cosy place for a glass of wine or dinner. Located in BARABICU Located just steps away from the famous fish market hall Feskekôrka and has in short time become a Gothenburg favourite. The restaurant's concept is Pan-American grill with focus on seafood, fish and meat cooked over an open fire. Barabicu also has a renowned cocktail bar and a wonderful outdoor terrace located along the canal. TOTALE Enjoy natural wines, served in carafes directly from the box, fire pit tables and a cosy setting. Totale is a food-over-fire restaurant and on the menu you'll find starters, main courses, desserts and pizza, all with an element of smouldering fire. TOSO “Asian-fusion” restaurant that is located right next to the Gothenburg Museum of Art at the top of the main boulevard Avenyn. The food is interpretation of Asian food and perfect for sharing. KOMETEN A very traditional Swedish cuisine. Countless are the authors, artists and musicians who made their mark on the atmosphere. Here customers have enjoyed well-known Swedish dishes of high quality ingredients since ages. Their renowned wiener schnitzel is really out of the ordinary. SJÖMAGASINET One of Sweden’s most famous seafood restaurants. Great location by the sea gives an extra plus! SK MAT & MÄNNISKOR Swedish cuisine with a modern touch. A fine-dining restaurant with a star in Guide Michelin, but still a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. GELATERIAN The perfect stop for an ice cream on a sunny day! Located at “Grönsakstorget”. HOTEL BELLORA A boutique hotel located on the “Camps Elysee” of Gothenburg - Avenyn. They have a cosy restaurant that serves Italian food. Don’t miss the roof terrance if the weather allows! The rooftop bar at Hotel Bellora ALL YOU NEED IS A SWEDISH FIKA Fika is the Swedes’ excuse to take a break, always with a cup coffee and something sweet. A fika is perfect between meals, when you meet a friend or having an important business meeting. No one says no to a Fika! AHLSTRÖMS KONDITORI Traditional Swedish café established in 1901, located on Korsgatan and offers a large assortment of cakes, sandwiches and light lunches. If the weather is nice you can sit outside on the patio. ANTIKHALLARNA Scandinavia's biggest permanent antique and collector's market, in a former bank building. Some 30 shops selling furniture, porcelain, coins, art, and much more. I usually go there for visit at the café in the center of the market. DA MATTEO Trendy Italian café which is locally famous for their coffee. You’ll find them in three different locations in the city center, two of these you’ll find at Magasinsgatan. A very good selection of coffee, pastries and sandwiches. FOR THE LONGER STAY GOTHENBURG PASS Gothenburg Pass is a complete card full of experiences that provides you with free entry to over 30 attractions in Gothenburg –from the thrilling amusement park Liseberg to fascinating museums and peaceful cruises through the archipelago. You decide yourself how long you want your pass to be valid for - 24, 48, 72 or 120 hours. Included in Gothenburg Pass there is unlimited travel with Hop On – Hop Off busses and boats, and you can choose to add a Travelcard that will give you access to the local transportation system. https://www.gothenburgpass.com/?aid=128 .