Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, is home to nearly 610,000 residents and offers much more interest than one might think. A complete Gothenburg travel guide is in the works for the future, but in the meantime, come along with me on an autumn stroll to the city’s most beloved spots in mid-October.
Trädgårdsföreningen Park
Starting from the train station, we can begin our sightseeing at Trädgårdsföreningen Park, located next to the station. I brought my breakfast with me and sat on a bench, enjoying my meal while observing the waking city and waiting for the Palm House to open.
Palm House
The Palm House is a popular and free attraction built in 1878, which has hosted many events over the years. The Palm House will undergo gradual renovations until 2026, but it’s a great place to spend some time, warming up in winter and enjoying the sunlight collected by the greenhouse in summer.
Feskekörka (Fish Church)
Next, I headed toward Kungsparken, where we find the most beautiful autumn walkway and where many people picnic outdoors, as long as it’s not raining. I visited Feskekörka, the old fish market, which since its renovation has taken on more of a seafood restaurant role, though you can still find quick lunches made from all kinds of seafood.
Haga
From here, it’s a short trip to Haga, the city’s most charming district, known for its oldest wooden houses and cozy shopping street.
Within Haga, another important sight is Skansen Kronan, where I met Daniel (my husband), and we walked up to enjoy the view of the city from above.
Hidden Cottages
Strolling down Linnegatan, we continued to a secret spot in the Gathenhielm cultural area, where some of the city’s oldest and best-preserved houses can be found.
Klippan
In the Majorna district, we hopped on the tram to Klippan, an important station in Gothenburg’s development. This was the departure point for the East India Company’s massive ships, heavily loaded with goods arriving from abroad, where major trades occurred since the 1600s.
Today, we can admire the small wooden boats at the old steamship pier and the old factory buildings, then board the boat 285 at sunset to cruise back to the city center.
The moon even made an appearance for an exciting moment, alongside the massive Stena Line ferry that was just about to depart for Germany.
-Autumn Walk in Gothenburg-