Visit Gothenburg: Sweden's Second City

p>Traditionally, tourists in Sweden have come from theSymphony Orchestra, a leader in classical music.
neighbouring countries of Denmark, Norway andFurthermore, Gothenberg is home to the Gothenburg
Finland. However, in recent times, Sweden hasFilm Festival, the biggest film festival in Scandinavia.
become a much more popular destination with touristsThe city also boasts a range of free theatre
from other parts of Europe; especially Britain andensembles, such as the Gothenburg City Theatre, the
Germany, as well as from countries outwith theBacka (youth) Theatre and Folkteatern.
continent. But while many tourists restrict their visits toBut of all the attractions in Gothenburg, its culinary
the most obvious destinations in Sweden, such asofferings are surely the most delightful. In fact,
Stockholm, there are also many less frequented spotsGothenburg is famous in Scandinavia for attracting
of beauty to visit in the country. The city oftalented chefs. Its fantastic coastal position by the
Gothenburg, for example, offers a range of culturalNorth Sea means that the city boasts a number of
delights and attractions to enjoy.high quality fish and seafood eateries, as well as many
Located in the province of Västergötland onMichelin starred restaurants. If you're looking for great
the west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg is the secondplaces to buy raw fish in Gothenburg, visit the
largest city in Sweden; as well as the country's largestFeskekôrka, or "Fish Church", an indoor fish
university city, counting some 60,000 students amongmarket. Furthermore, Gothenburg has the highest
its inhabitants. Perhaps due to the diverse compositionconcentration of cafes and coffee shops in Sweden,
of the city's population, Gothenburg's cultural offeringspartly as a result of its long-standing student culture.
are both rich and varied. Its architectural heritage isIf you're interested in basking in the sights and sounds
interesting, dating back to the seventeenth century. Itsof this amazing city, rest assured that you won't be
eighteenth century buildings date back to the time ofshort of options when looking for transport or booking
the East India Company - which made Gothenburgaccommodation in Sweden. A variety of travel
one of the most important trading cities in Europe -websites will help you find what you're looking for; but
while its nineteenth century architecture centres on theyou can always turn to established hotel chains in the
main street of Kungsportsavenyn. Today,region, such as Scandic hotels, for affordable and
Gothenburg's architecture is led by figures like Gertdependable family accommodation. So whether you're
Wingårdh, who began as a post-modernist in thetravelling to Gothenburg on a family holiday, a romantic
1980s and still maintains a significant sway over thegetaway for two or a backpacking trip with your
city's architectural developments.fellow students, you're sure to have a truly memorable
Gothenburg is also a European leader when it comesexperience!
to music. It is, for example, home to the Gothenburg