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Sweden : Gothenburg - September 2008

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Gothenburg is sometimes called the gastronomic capital of Sweden – it even has more Michelin-starred restaurants than Stockholm. But there‘s plenty of culture too, and this month the Gothenburg International Book Fair (25-28 September) rolls into town. Victoria Larsson tucks in

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).

INOM VALLGRAVEN

In an area defined by the remnants of a moat, this district is home to some of the city’s edgiest shopping.

Sleep soundly – Feng Shui-certified Avalon Hotel’s 101 rooms are arranged to ensure a harmonious stay for each and every guest.

Culture vultures – Legendary jazz club Nefertiti (6 Hvidfeldtsplatsen) has been showcasing cutting-edge music for over 25 years now.

Must eat – Living-room-like Magnus & Magnus (8 Magasinsgatan, 3000) serves an innovative fourcourse tasting menu that’s a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Housed inside a 17th-century stable in one of Sweden’s oldest public parks, Trädgårdsföreningen, Rosenkaféet (1 Slussgatan, 2970) is a pleasant stop for lunch.

Must drink – Sink down on the plush sofas at Soho (16 Östra Larmgatan) and soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Dance the night away – Trädgår’n (11 Nya Allén) stages small-scale Vegasstyle shows and live music as well as putting on various club nights.

Shop til you drop – This part of town does young, fun fashion well. Try Stuk (16 Södra Larmgatan) for denim and then walk down the street to Lester (9 Södra Larmgatan) for limitededition sneakers.

VASASTADEN

This part of town dates back to the early 17th century. Inspired by Paris and Vienna, the broad boulevards are lined with well-preserved stone buildings.

Sleep soundly – Aprikosen Bed and Breakfast is good value, with bright rooms and a central location.

Culture vultures – Röhsska museum (37-39 Vasagatan) deals in fashion, design and decorative arts and is currently exhibiting selected Chinese arts and crafts.

Must eat – Kock och Vin (12 Viktoriagatan, tel. ) holds a Michelin star and lots of other awards. Despite this the restaurant is refreshingly unpretentious. The ever popular Caleo (39B Engelbrektsgatan, tel. ) serves no-frills Mediterranean food in a highceilinged space.

Must drink – Wine buffs should head to Björns Bar (12 Viktoriagatan), brought to you by the same people behind Kock och Vin.

Dance the night away – Valand (41 Vasagatan) has been central to local nightlife since 1886.

Shop til you drop – Fever (15 Karl Gustavsgatan ) stocks a great selection by Swedish designers. Moms (15 Vasagatan) sells designer jeans, selected vintage and cool printed T-shirts.

LINNÉSTADEN

It’s impossible not to love this bohemian part of town. Here you’ll find great cafés, fun boutiques and large woodsy parks to get lost in.

Sleep soundly – Hotel Lilton (9 Föreningsgatan, 8808, lilton.se, rooms from €74/SEK 695) is a small, family-owned establishment with 14 pretty rooms.

Must eat – Cute local favourite Lilla Tavernan (17 Olivedalsgatan, 8805) serves heaped plates of good Greek food. Mitt Andra Hem (31 Andra Långgatan, tel. ) has a relaxed atmosphere and is great for a lighter meal or a slice of creamy cake with a cup of strong coffee on the side.

Must drink – Enjoy a pint of golden beer at inexpensive Czech staple Gyllene Prag (25 Sveagatan).

Dance the night away – Respekt (7 Järntorget) consistently thinks outside the box, putting on some really quirky club nights.

Shop til you drop – Visit Haga Trätoffelfabrik (19 Haga Nygata) and pick up an authentic pair of Swedish clogs. They’re currently experiencing a revival, so steal a march on the masses. You’ll find them in all kinds of shapes and colours. With 700m2 of music, Bengans (1 Stigbergstorget) is the largest record store in Scandinavia.

Compiled by Victoria Larsson