| p>Traditionally, tourists in Sweden have come from the | | | | Symphony Orchestra, a leader in classical music. |
| neighbouring countries of Denmark, Norway and | | | | Furthermore, Gothenberg is home to the Gothenburg |
| Finland. However, in recent times, Sweden has | | | | Film Festival, the biggest film festival in Scandinavia. |
| become a much more popular destination with tourists | | | | The city also boasts a range of free theatre |
| from other parts of Europe; especially Britain and | | | | ensembles, such as the Gothenburg City Theatre, the |
| Germany, as well as from countries outwith the | | | | Backa (youth) Theatre and Folkteatern. |
| continent. But while many tourists restrict their visits to | | | | But of all the attractions in Gothenburg, its culinary |
| the most obvious destinations in Sweden, such as | | | | offerings are surely the most delightful. In fact, |
| Stockholm, there are also many less frequented spots | | | | Gothenburg is famous in Scandinavia for attracting |
| of beauty to visit in the country. The city of | | | | talented chefs. Its fantastic coastal position by the |
| Gothenburg, for example, offers a range of cultural | | | | North 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 on | | | | Michelin starred restaurants. If you're looking for great |
| the west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg is the second | | | | places to buy raw fish in Gothenburg, visit the |
| largest city in Sweden; as well as the country's largest | | | | Feskekôrka, or "Fish Church", an indoor fish |
| university city, counting some 60,000 students among | | | | market. Furthermore, Gothenburg has the highest |
| its inhabitants. Perhaps due to the diverse composition | | | | concentration of cafes and coffee shops in Sweden, |
| of the city's population, Gothenburg's cultural offerings | | | | partly as a result of its long-standing student culture. |
| are both rich and varied. Its architectural heritage is | | | | If you're interested in basking in the sights and sounds |
| interesting, dating back to the seventeenth century. Its | | | | of this amazing city, rest assured that you won't be |
| eighteenth century buildings date back to the time of | | | | short of options when looking for transport or booking |
| the East India Company - which made Gothenburg | | | | accommodation 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 the | | | | you 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 Gert | | | | dependable family accommodation. So whether you're |
| Wingårdh, who began as a post-modernist in the | | | | travelling to Gothenburg on a family holiday, a romantic |
| 1980s and still maintains a significant sway over the | | | | getaway 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 comes | | | | experience! |
| to music. It is, for example, home to the Gothenburg | | | | |