Gothenburg Neighbourhoods, Locations and Districts

(Gothenburg, Vastergotland, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden)

An easy city to explore and enjoy, Gothenburg's many different districts and smaller neighbourhoods tend to all be well connected by trams. However, many of the main districts within Gothenburg are so compact and well laid out that the best way to get around is simply on foot.

Haga is actually the oldest district in Gothenburg and is where this city once originated in the middle of the 17th century. Many people head to Haga for its shopping districts, while the island of Hisingen features many harbourside attractions and appealing neighbourhoods. Also very much worth spending time in are the various attractions and locations around Kungsportsavenyn, Linnéstaden and Vasastaden, famed for its al fresco dining and period architecture.

Kungsportsavenyn District

Kungsportsavenyn is centred around one of Gothenburg's longest and grandest streets, the Avenyn (Avenue). The Kungsportsavenyn is a great place to spend a day shopping and also features plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants should you require a little sustenance. This stunning boulevard was created around 150 years ago and stretches for approximately 1,000 metres / 3,280 feet, starting at the Kungportsplatsen and reaching as far as the Götaplatsen.

Haga District

Famed for its many picture-postcard wooden houses and enticing atmosphere, the Haga district of Gothenburg was once a dreary working-class suburban neighbourhood and is today a clean, friendly and appealing destination for tourists. The pedestrianised street of the Haga Nygata forms the basis for this district and is lined with many shops, which sell everything from antiques and books, to jewellery and authentic Swedish gifts.

Hisingen District

The fourth-biggest island in the whole of Sweden, Hisingen is an integral part of the overall Gothenburg municipality and lies alongside the River Göta Alv. Hisingen is extremely densely populated and contains both commercial and residential areas.

Tourists should visit the promenades surrounding the northerly harbours, where many waterfront attractions reside, including the breathtaking Ostindiefararen Götheborg (East Indiaman Götheborg, an glorious replica of an actual wooden sailing ship from the 18th century. Gothenburg City Airport itself is sited within Säve, on the northerly side of Hisingen. The Eriksbergtorget area of Hisingen is the place to come if you are looking for thrills and fun, since this old shipyard boasts its very own bungee jump crane, from which the harbour views are nothing short of spectacular.

Vasastaden District

Vasastaden is a stylish and elegant district and contains many beautiful houses and stone buildings. Sandwiched between both the Avenyn and Haga areas, Vasastaden boasts an almost never-ending supply of cafes and eateries, which often spill out onto the pavements when the sun is shining. This part of Gothenburg is easy to stroll around, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the grandeur of the architecture.

Linnéstaden District

This busy neighbourhood is close to Haga and centred around the Linnéstaden Street itself. Here you will find a good supply of fashion boutiques and all kinds of different eateries, which tend to be clustered together in large groups. Close to Gothenburg city centre, look out for the Hagabion Cinema or the traditional Portuguese fare at the pubs. Other prominent neighbourhoods within Gothenburg's Linnéstaden district include Annedal, Masthugget and Olivedal.