Isbolaget is an amazing little spot on charming Dörso island. We walked from Styrsö and found…read moreheaven. The place was hopping, Mid Summer Day. We ordered a shrimp sandwich, locally brewed beers and scored a sea view table. We spent over 2 hours here, eating, drinking and chatting with other visitors. The setting is magical and the cafe is charming. Food is sublime. Free Swedish Cracker Bread as well. Very kid friendly and a chill vibe. Loved it here so much.

oh man, this place is a must. beautiful setting on the island on donsö, just a short walk from the…read moreferry stop. the food is excellent: fish and chips, burger, smoked salmon, all are about 170 SEK with bread and so good. they also have a nice kids' menu with pannkakor or pasta with meatballs. a great place to take visitors. AND, they have a tasty bottled beer, Isbo-lager, that is only available at this cafe. reason enough to go

Christmas Eve. We arrived very late at the hotel, but check in had already been done by my brother…read moreearlier in the day, so it was just to walk in, take the elevator, open room. Nice, no frills room with a very comfortable king sized (I think) bed. Pillows, covers and sheets were superb -- 5 stars. We slept very well. Bathroom had an interesting solution: if you happened not to close the 2 doors while on/in the toilet and someone knocked on the room door... Hahaa... well... the world is an oyster. The husband in the bathroom, the family at the door, I'm in between. 10 stars forever! Breakfast was great. Anything you'd expect from a luxury breakfast was presented: fresh scramble eggs, meats, pancakes, fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, GF, breads, etc. And the pièce de résistance was seeing my friend Alexander Klingspor's beautiful paintings in the dining room and lobby. Very nice stay.

We booked a room here, last minute. The reservation process was flawless and we were given a fair…read moreprice as members of Nordic Club. Check in took minutes and we were given a lovely room with free early check in. Views were great and the windows opened. The vibe is super hip and fun. Oddly, the elevator and halls smelled musty and not good. Breakfast buffet did not rival Clarion Post, where we stayed previously but it was a lovely buffet. Marcus went the extra mile to insure our stay was great. Super location. Super quiet night's sleep in room 44.

Beautiful historic landmark, and a great place to picnic on a sunny afternoon…read more We came by just to see it as we'd never been, and it's a super brief but very steep uphill walk, then a few more steps to the middle area of the tower. Not a very accessible place in case you have mobility challenges. We saw someone get engaged here (literally) and a baby shower via picnic. So it's a really beautiful place to see a few and enjoy the city, other than that, it's not much else to do.

There are some good views of Gothenburg after the epic staircase climb. You can start the climb…read morefrom the Haga district where it's accessible right off the main street. After several flights of stairs I was definitely regretting the two weeks of nomming delicious Swedish food and devising my diet and workout routine for when we get home. At the top we took a few pictures and admired the views but were disappointed that there wasnt more information on the fortress to learn the history. The inside is not accessible and the outside has been desecrated by graffiti and gang symbols. It's sad to see such a beautiful historical building not being kept up and properly displayed, but the views were pretty nevertheless. If the complimentary stairclimber workout and the panoramic view didn't do it for you, there is a shop up there offering coffee and waffles to help you replenish your lost calories, what more could you ask for?

Great airport- small, and easy to get through security, but I was really impressed with the amount…read moreof shops and restaurants inside! I walked through Duty Free and bought the requisite "Daim" bars, which is a Scandinavian treat that I love! Once I got through security, I milled about and shopped, and then stopped by the lounge, which was quite good for an airport this size. I decided I wanted to check out one of the restaurants I saw in my stroll, and I headed there. My gate was near, so I ate and then headed to my gate. I will be happy to come through here again in the future!

Very nice airport. The security check was efficient enough, and there are plenty of services, even…read moreearly in the morning. I was quite pleased that we were able to exchange cash at 6:30 in the morning! They have places to refill your water bottle, and the bathrooms were clean.

Such a nice place to just pull up a chair and have a quick bite or drink while enjoying the…read morebeautiful park. The place is good and does the job, but it's a bit run down inside. The glÜwine is probably one of the best I've had in my entire life. It's worth coming here in winter just for that! But also, their ghuolash is to die for!! So food and drinks are pretty solid!!

This restaurant is tucked away in Slottskogen but easy to find if you look for the fountain in the…read morepond. Great location and tasty food at a good value. They serve Swedish home cooking and cafe style food from fish with cream sauce and potatoes to pizza Swedish style. We had the beef which was nicely presented and rare with the ubiquitous sweet potato variation. 2018 year of the sweet potato in Sweden. A few years ago it was pulled pork and coconut oil in or on everything. That's ok because I love sweet potatoes, pumpkins and eggplant, so bring it on! They have a summer stage with live acts and we were there during sound check and rehearsal so got free live music too. Can just as easily take ice cream or a cake and tea and coffee if you want a break from walking.

Grönsakstorget isn't just a boring tram and bus junction. Around here you can find a wide range of…read moreshopping, coffee and restaurants. This is also where Pedagogen is located - one of the institutes of Gothenburg University. There is a café inside but it is not any cheaper as you could think being a students' café. Best selection is around Magasinsgatan or along Västra Hamngatan, but don't forget to take any of the side streets. That being said, this is not a very pleasant area for recreation or just strolling as it is traffic and just streets. But since there are no benches for seating it doesn't gather winos or vagrants which often is the case at parks or larger junctions. Just the stairs from Pedagogen full of students. So next time, jump off the tram here and take a walk to find a new favourite shop or restaurant!

The Plaza is situated in a very central location in Gothenburg. The building is truly a grand old…read morebuilding. It dates from 1889 and considerable effort appears to have been taken to preserve the old fashioned charm The service when checking in was swift and polite. Was given my room within a few minutes of arriving. The room was on the fourth floor and I was pleasantly surprised that it was fairly big. The decor was not entirely new and modern but it did fit the style of the hotel. The room had a good sized desk,comfortable chairs as well as a very comfortable bed. There were plenty of lamps in the room but would have been nice to have a light switch controlling all lamps (now I had to walk around the room to turn on several lamps). There was no iron, ironing board or coffee/tea making facilities but there was a sign at the desk that one could ask the reception for it - did ask and it was promptly brought to my room. The hotel of course offers free wifi and a pretty good selection of TV channels. The bathroom was fairly small but still sufficient. It had a tub (and there were bathrobes in the room).Seeing that it is a five star hotel I would have expected better quality shower gel, shampoo etc, now it was the standard stuff one finds in all Elite hotels. The hotel has a nice pub (the same chain as in many other elite hotels, the Bishops Arms) in the basement and there is also a very nice restaurant. The spa and fitness centre are also above average. Breakfast was not excellent but not as poor as some others have stated. The selection of bread, cold food etc was good. The hot food was limited but good quality. A bit annoying that they charge extra for additional things such as some variety's of coffee (like lattes etc) as well as omelette's, pancakes and such. Service and quality wise I would not rate the hotel as a five star hotel but considering the price level it is not priced as a five star hotel either so to me it is really great for the price paid.

Terrible! Our room…read morehad very small windows facing a VERY noisy alley. The interior design feels old and has "dents" here and there which was very surprising!! Cleaning looks very sloppy with dirty mirrors and dirty bathroom details. Hotel breakfast needs a update from only serving meat with no options for a vegetarian. Also had a VERY rude experience with the bar personel at Bishops arms on the bottom floor and noisy bar! The service was not very accommodating and I would only recommend the hotel for its cool lobby or location. I would never recommend this place :(

Saltholmen is the departure point for the archipelago south of Göteborg. There's a small beach and…read morean area for swimming. And an old fashioned kro (inn) with food and drink. But it is best known as where you park your car and catch the ferry to the car-free islands where people have their summer homes or rent one. There's a trolley to Saltholmen. Don't forget: it stays light very late in the summer in Sweden. Salthomen was beautiful at 9:30 pm (21:30 for Europeans) as the sun slowly set.

The best "beach" in Gothenburg! You'll find ferries to take you to the island (via your västtrafik…read moreticket) and to the west are some small areas you can sit by the ocean. It's not a typical beach with sand, but there are rocks and ladders you can use to jump from and climb out. There is a huge parking lot but in high season expect to come early to snag a spot, else you'll have to find street parking a few kilometers away. There's only a few restaurants and some are only open during the summer season, so plan accordingly!