What to see and do while in Gothenburg for Nordic Summit
Get our sightseeing tips for something todo BEFORE or AFTER Nordic Summit
With the 2025 edition of Nordic Summit just around the corner, it’s time to spotlight the host city, Gothenburg. Read the full post on our blog.
Gothenburg classics
Liseberg - The famous amusement park where you could take your community friends on a five-game challenge or a rollercoaster ride or two.
Universeum - Offers several experiences, from rainforest to reptiles and space trip. Wisdome is located here as well, Sweden’s largest visualisation dome.
The Haga area - One of Gothenburg’s oldest neighborhoods. Along Haga Nygata you’ll find lots of small cafés and shops. At Café Husaren you can have FIKA and order the Hagabulle, an oversized cinnamon bun that’s become a local legend.
Skansen kronan - Old fortress located in the Haga area. Take a short walk uphill to enjoy the view over the city.
Explore the Gothenburg achipilago, a little longer adventure.
Sightseeing by ‘PADDAN’ or Ocean bus
Take the Paddan boat tour in the city/canals, this is a real classic activity as well! Ducking under low bridges, guide tell history and dad jokes, did its first trip 1939. Or take the Ocean Bus. It leaves from the city center, takes you sightseeing in the city and jumps into the water near “Röda sten”.
Places to have FIKA
Mr Cake Located at Stenpiren and with a slogan: “Life is short make it sweet”.
Ahlströms konditori, Korsgatan 2, the oldest café in Gothenburg (from 1901).
Café Agnes Located next to Liseberg and has the craziest pastries. Also the only café with an indoor ponny carousel (for kidz only unfortunately).
da Matteo Café and coffee roastery, known for its dedication to quality and craft. For all coffee lovers!
More FIKA places to be found in our blog post as well as the Swedish FIKA culture explained.
Enjoy the Parks
Slottsskogen - See moose, seals and pinguins all for free!
Trädgårdsföreningen - One of the best-preserved 19th century parks in Europe and just next door to Nordic Summit!
Gothenburg Botanical Garden - Take a walk to the water falls and uphill for a city view. Enjoy the rock garden and Japanese dell.
Experience the City views
Skansen Kronan was already mentioned. Another place to visit for a view is Masthuggskyrkan. Spotted from both the PADDAN tour, and the Ocean bus, this old church is a landmark of Gothenburg. There are also rooftop bars to explore, if you’re near Liseberg, you could always take the elevator up to Heaven 23 located at Gothia Towers for a view.
Read our full post on sightseeing tips:
What to see and do while in Gothenburg for Nordic Summit
See you soon!