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Sweden : Gothenburg - June 2008

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Situated on the picturesque, rocky west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg is a fantastic summer destination. Criss-crossed with canals, punctuated with verdant parks, and home to Liseberg, Scandinavia’s largest amusement park, you’ll want to spend every minute here outside. Victoria Larsson soaks up the sun

Getting around

Landvetter

Bus: Flygbussarna airport coaches stop at Nils Ericson Terminalen (the main bus station), Kungsportsplatsen (for the old town), Park Avenue (on Avenyn) and Korsvägen. A return ticket costs €15/SEK 140 and takes 30 minutes, with departures every 20 minutes during peak times.
Taxi: Taxis offer a fixed price for the 30-minute journey into town (about €36/SEK 338).
Tourist information: The main tourist office is located at 2 Kungsportsplatsen (2500, goteborg.com).

CENTRUM

The geographical centre of Gothenburg is home to the city’s main artery Avenyn, café-lined shopping street Vasagatan and Gothenburg’s oldest quarter, Kronhusbodarna.

Sleep soundly – The four-star Hotel Riverton (rooms from €144/SEK 1345) has two restaurants, a sky bar and a relaxation lounge where guests can enjoy saunas and a Jacuzzi.

Culture vultures – Head to the stunning, modern Göteborgsoperan to admire the architecture, see an opera or have dinner and drinks.

Must eat – Michelin-starred Fond serves modern Swedish cuisine alongside an unbeatable view of the city. Or have lunch in the cobblestoned courtyard of Café Kronhuset (6-8 Postgatan, tel. ), a timeless favourite.

Must drink – The large outdoor patio at Vasastan is perfect for whiling away long summer nights

Dance the night away – Lounge(s) is like a department store for clubbers – choose between five different floors and five different atmospheres.

LINNÉSTADEN

A charming part of town, Linnéstaden’s home to Fiskekyrkan, a seafood market that looks like a church, and the rolling green hills of Slottskogen.

Sleep soundly – Hotel Lilton (rooms from €75/SEK 695) has 20 rooms facing a quiet courtyard.

Must eat – Yammy serves Korean and Japanese food in low-lit surroundings. Catch some rays at the ever-popular sidewalk cåfé Solsidan (42 Linnégatan, 1221).

Must drink – Rumpan Bar is a laid-back place with a big terrace. If the night is a little chilly, there are heating lamps and blankets available.

Dance the night away – Pustervik is a one-stop shop for entertainment, staging club nights, table tennis matches and live acts.

Shop til you drop – Hoga Interiör has a great selection of knick-knacks, kitchen accessories and furniture from the 50s and 60s. For classic Finnish textiles and patterns, head to Marimekko (33A Haga Nygata).

MAJORNA

Once a working-class part of town, Majorna is now a largely residential neighbourhood with a lovely, laid-back atmosphere. Take streetcar No.11 to Saltholmen and transfer (on the same ticket) to one of the gorgeous islands of the archipelago.

Sleep soundly – Spar Hotel Majorna (rooms from €90/ SEK 845) has recently undergone a major facelift. Newly stylish, it’s now got a spacious bar on the entrance floor.

Culture vultures – In Kulturreservatet Klippan, an historic area by the harbour, many buildings date back to the days of East India Company trade.

Must eat – Situated right next to the harbour, Sjömagasinet also has a Michelin star and serves excellent seafood. Try their poached turbot with brown butter and horseradish. The popular Café Marmelad (17 Mariagatan, 1390) has a huge menu and an outdoor terrace.

Must drink – Göta’s Bar&Kök is famous for its wood-burning pizza ovens, but it’s also a great place to stop for a drink, especially in the summer when you can sit outside.

Shop til you drop – An odd little store, Änglashopen is entirely devoted to angels. Pluto (32 EA Rosengrens Gata) sells design pieces.

Compiled by Victoria Larsson