I'm traveling there this July for my son's soccer team is participating in the Gothia Cup. Need suggestions where to stay, eat, tour as I will not be traveling with the team. I noticed Rick Steves Scandinavia book does not list Gothenburg....any suggestions or tips would help.
Posted by
Scotland
505 posts
I've only been there for a night, but it's a pretty city with a lot of history. Great public transport as well - trams, trains and buses.
I stayed with a friend, so can't help on the hotels, but to get there, the best way is probably to go to Stockholm or Copenhagen and then take a connecting flight or train. July is high season, so trains may be the cheaper option - it's about 3.5 to 4 hours from Copenhagen (train station is directly under the airport terminal), not sure about the time from Stockholm.
For some fun, the Liseborg amusement park is fun - it's a bit like Tivoli with rides, food and pretty surroundings.
Kate
Posted by
southwest, Missouri, U.S.A.
1717 posts
Hello Diane. I was at Sweden in May 2007. I think Gothenburg (Goteborg) is a good place for meeting Swedish people. Look for information about accomodations and eateries there, in the Lonely Planet book, and in the ROUGH GUIDE book.