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Gothenburg's largest shopping centre (8th largest in Sweden), Nordstan, is located in central Gothenburg. [96] The Haga district. Gothenburg's Haga district is known for its picturesque wooden houses [92] and its cafés serving the well-known Haga bulle – a large cinnamon roll similar to the kanelbulle. [97]
Gothenburg is a pocket-size metropolis, with many of its attractions at walking distance – or a Gothenburg tram ride away. Explore 17th century Gothenburg in the cobblestone streets of Haga, a cosy, centrally located neighbourhood with independent shops and cafés.
5 days ago · Gothenburg is the principal city on Sweden’s southwest coast and lies about 240 miles (390 km) southwest of Stockholm. It is the capital of Västra Götaland län (county). The city was founded by King Charles IX in 1603, on the site of earlier medieval settlements; the location was strategic because the Göta River estuary was Sweden’s ...
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Neighbourhoods in Gothenburg. Must-see neighbourhoods, bustling shopping streets and former working class areas teeming with creativity – discover more of Gothenburg. Guide to travel, events, accommodation, food and activities in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg. Type: City with 608,000 residents. Description: second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County. Categories: urban area in Sweden, big city, port settlement and locality. Location: Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, Nordic countries, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
Nov 30, 2017 · Nowadays, cutting-edge design has replaced industrial grit in Gothenburg’s formerly run-down neighbourhoods. Warehouses and industrial buildings have been turned into art galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants grace the local dining scene, and independent coffee shops dot the city. Add a lively night scene and a string of peaceful islands ...
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Sweden, Europe. Gregarious, chilled-out Gothenburg (Göteborg) is the quintessential 'second city': understatedly hip and unexpectedly vibrant. Neoclassical architecture lines its tram-rattled streets, locals sun themselves beside canals, and there's always an interesting cultural or social event going on.
