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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Gothenburg, West Coast
Celebrate the wonders of the land and sea in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city and home to Liseberg amusement park, the country’s #1 tourist attraction.
Visiting Gothenburg Archipelago is a must, as is sampling everything from modern gastronomy to ‘fika’ to the fresh-caught wonders at Feskekörka (Fish Church). Be sure to take in the Gothenburg Museum of Art, stunning contemporary art at Röda Sten Art Centre, and – if you visit in August – the incredible Way Out West music festival.
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1. Bike Tour Gothenburg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Explore Gothenburg by bike – a fun, different and efficient way of getting to know the city. You can join the guided tours or rent a bike and go exploring on your own. Bike Tour Gothenburg & Rental will guide you through some of the best parts of town, leaving you with a smile on your face. The tour starts at Kungsgatan 7B and the ride is carried out in a calm and relaxing manner.
2. 100 Point Challenge Gothenburg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
The 100 Point Challenge is a race, a game, and a quiz all rolled into one! It is an outdoor team activity that can be played by anyone. Solve a series of questions and complete challenges at points of interest around Central Stockholm. There are three versions of the game, Alicia's Adventure, for tourists, and Hasselblad's Hunt and Glenn's Glory, for locals.
Reviewed By GladerN - Gothenburg, Sweden
Really well organized event that is suitable for a group from work or friends that just want to do something different. Suits all levels and even people living in Gothenburg will experience and learn new things about the city while having fun exploring! I really enjoyed that it was a combination of walking, fun tasks, knowledge and time with friends! Can definately recommend!
3. Liseberg amusement park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,280 reviews
Liseberg is a park for everyone. Since 1923 we have brought millions of people together to have fun. The park offers adventure, music, games, good food and beautiful gardens over three seasons: summer, Halloween and Christmas.
Reviewed By bunnybumboo - Gloucester, United Kingdom
This place is definitely a must do in Gothenburg! We paid for the Christmas entry ticket as we only wanted to walk around and not go on the rides, this was reasonable at about £8. The park is decorated so beautifully for Christmas and really is magical. There is a tram stop nearby but it also isn't too long a walk from the centre. There is so much to do there even if you do not want to go on any of the rides.
4. Horticultural Gardens (Tradgardsforeningen)
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4.5 based on 1,065 reviews
Reviewed By I5999EYantonioc - Schaerbeek, Belgium
Beautiful park to hang out while sunny The botanical part with tropical plants is really nice to visit and to discover. I recommend to spend 1-2 hours there
5. Volvo Museum
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4.5 based on 888 reviews
We are open for visitors again! We follow the authorities recommendations closely and have made a number of changes to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. If you are symptom-free, you are welcome to visit the museum. The number of visitors will be restricted. We will neither offer guided tours nor film shows in our cinemas until further notice. Our Café has a reduced capacity with a limited amount of seats. Weather permitting you are welcome to have your refreshments in our outdoor seating area. Please take extra care regarding hand hygiene and keep a safe distance to other visitors. If you are not feeling well, we advise you to postpone your visit.
Reviewed By Ces733 - Dublin, Ireland
Visited the Volvo museum back in March 2020 - just before Covid got bad. The museum itself is a bit outside Gothenburg so a taxi / Uber may be needed if not driving. The museum is absolutely fascinating, and the collection of both historic and modern Volvo cars is seriously impressive, as well as concept cars. I can highly recommend
6. Stromma - The Paddan Tour
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4.5 based on 625 reviews
The classic city tour on the Paddan boats shows you the beauty of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. The tour takes you under 20 bridges and out to the harbour.
7. Vinga
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
8. Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 1,709 reviews
Welcome to one of the largest botanical gardens in Northern Europe. The cultivated part occupies 40 acres and holds about 12 000 species. It is a botanical garden with a strong emphasis on horticulture and the garden is divided into different sections linked by lawns with fine trees and shrubs. You will find a kitchen garden, a herb garden, perennial and annual borders, a Japanese glade, a rhododendron valley and a stunning rock garden with a waterfall. In the bulb garden you find species that are not grown anywhere else. The Greenhouses have more than 4 000 species including a large collection of orchids and carnivorous plants. The Eastern Island tree, extinct in its natural locality, is preserved here. The garden is bordering a nature reserve where also the arboretum is located.
Reviewed By Petersolare - Gothenburg, Sweden
A lovely garden with so many different plants and trees in one place. Springtime, summer, autumn, winter, worth visiting all year round. Nice cafe for a rest as well.
9. Slottsskogen
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4.5 based on 970 reviews
Reviewed By Audrey2013_13 - Basel, Switzerland
Huge park on the outskirts of the city center. Parking (meter) available. Did not know what to expect. Absolutely huge, with large flat grass areas to relax, picnic or unwind, and forest areas. A free zoo in the middle allows you to see Gotland ponies, pingouins, sea lions, the famous moose and other Nordic animals. Very well done. There’s even a little petting zoo for children (closed at the moment due to corona). You can stop for an ice cream or waffle at a little cafe in the middle, or when you get to the end of the zoo there’s a much bigger restaurant that offers a lot more choices including savoury dishes. There’s also a great kids playground. Near the natural history museum.
10. Point 65 Kayak center
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Rent your kayaks and explore the city on your own or.. Join any of our tours and learn about paddling with a local guide. We are open april - october
