Holiday lettings & accommodation in Gothenburg

Choosing where to stay in a city like Gothenburg is relatively stress free, due to the city’s relatively small size and great public transport connections. The urban population of the city is just 550,000. The city is divided into 10 boroughs that are each formed of several districts. Very little remains within the city of the 17th-century architecture, as many of the earliest buildings were wooden structures that have not stood the test of time. Much of the major historic architecture dates to the 18th-century, with beautiful Neo-Classical canalside buildings erected when the Swedish East India Company made the city an important trade route. The Haga district is the oldest in Gothenburg, and is famous today for its picture-perfect architecture and the Haga Nygata pedestrian shopping street. The Hisingen district is Sweden’s fourth largest island, and is a popular area with tourists. With large residential areas and an abundance of waterfront attractions, Hisingen may be the perfect place to stay during your visit to the city.

With its long and rich nautical history, vibrant culture and modern attractions, Gothenburg has a wealth of things on offer to all visitors. One of the city’s proudest features is its architectural landscape. Amongst its most characteristic buildings, visitors will see the 19th-century Feskekôrka, known as the “fish church” owing to its strong exterior resemblance to a Neo-gothic church, the Lilla Bommen, known colloquially as “The Lipstick” - a postmodern high rise with 22 floors that include 27,000 square feet of shopping space, the Beaux-Arts-style Gothenburg City Hall, and the 18th-century Gunnebo House. Visitors will also find an exceptional range of sporting activities on offer, including ice hockey, football, basketball and much more. In terms of culture, there’s the Gothenburg Museum of Art, the Museum of World Culture, the design and arts focused Röhsska Museum, and many nautical museums looking at the history of sea, shipping and trade and the Swedish East India Company.

If you’re looking for mouth-watering seafood delicacies then you need look no further than Gothenburg. Hardly surprising for a harbour town, fish is a popular staple. If you plan on self-catering then you can get the freshest of catches at the Feskekôrka Fish Church. The indoor market also has a seafood restaurant where you can sample popular local dishes prepared in the traditional way. If plan to explore Swedish cuisine during your stay then you don’t get any more typical than Inlagt sill (pickled herring). Especially popular in fishing communities, pickled herring became a Swedish stable as catches were preserved to sustain the population through the harsh winter months. In Gothenburg, pickled herring is served with a wide variety of spices, sauces and side dishes. The city centre is lined with an enormous selection of restaurants offering modern takes on traditional recipes, wholly traditional dishes and the best of international cuisine.

Public transport in Gothenburg is both extensive and affordable. Public transport in the city is operated by Västtrafik, and comprehensive travel tickets are available for tourists to use all networks. Västtrafik operates bus, tram and ferry services across the city. Due to the soft ground upon which Gothenburg is built, the city has no subway system. The Gothenburg tram network is the largest light rail system in Scandinavia, and its 160 kilometres of track cover most of the city. The network has a fleet of around 200 trams that serve 15 lines, performing a total of around 2,000 trips per day. The city’s bus network is equally as extensive and just important for getting around. Public transport route planner apps are available for download, so that you can avoid the confusion of complicated transport maps in Swedish. Bike rental stations can also be found all around the city, and Gothenburg is particularly bicycle-friendly.