A harbour view of Gothenburg, Sweden. (ThinkStock)
What to do in Gothenburg (Goteborg)
Stockholm, on Sweden's east coast, typically falls first on vacationers' lists of place to visit; however, the west coast's Gothenburg (Göteborg in Swedish) is more than just a pass-through town. It deserves a stay, for its first-rate museums, expansive gardens, and amusement park.
Gothenburg's harbor is the largest in Scandinavia. As early as the 18th century, vessels from China arrived laden with tea, spices, silks, and porcelain. From 1811, when the first commercial shipyard opened, until the 1960s, Gothenburg claimed fame as a major shipbuilding area. Although most shipyards went bankrupt in the 1970s, the harbor remains vibrant with a mix of corporations, shopping, cafes, and museums.
A Padden boat tour along the canal and into the harbor conveys a sense of the city, as you pass office buildings, parks,...
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