Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city, with broad avenues and attractive canals which lend it a distinctly Dutch feel. From its origins as a port centred on shipbuilding and trade, it has transformed itself into a vibrant modern city with a strong café culture, a growing reputation as a mecca for food-lovers, and an impressive range of museums and shops, all within a compact city centre.
In the run-up to Christmas, dazzling festive markets add to the allure, along with colourful decorations. The aptly named ‘Lane of Light’ stretches for three kilometres, while the Liseberg Christmas market in the heart of Gothenburg is illuminated by a staggering five million twinkling lights.
Whether you visit Gothenburg for a Christmas market break or as part of a journey linking Nordic cities, you have plenty of time to explore at a leisurely pace – with no group, your days are your own. We arrange accommodation at a central hotel with a renowned café and provide full information (including directions for a self-guided city walking tour) to help you explore the main and lesser-known sights. The rest is up to you…