Although the city with its 480 000 inhabitants is only about half as large as Stockholm, Goeteburg is at least as lively as the capital. In the second-largest city in the country you meet people in the many restaurants with terrace.

Gotaplatsen The on the southern end of the Kungssportsavenyn located place was created in 1923 for the occasion of the 300-year anniversary of the city. Around the Poseidonfountain of the swedish artist Carl Milles there are the art museum, city theater, concert hall and library located.

Guldhedens Vattentorn Not far away from the botanical garden, is slightly hidden on a hill the water tower of Guldheden. April to Aug. Su-Thu 11am-10pm, Sat 11am-6pm. Sven J. Backe

Kungssportsavenyn Numerous shops, restaurants and bars lining the boulevard of Goeteburg. Already in the spring pulsates on the many terraces the nightlife.

Lisemountain Northern Europe's largest amusement park. In addition to traditional funfair attractions like ferris wheel and roller coaster, there is also a cinema, shows, restaurants and bars. 65 SEC

Roda Sten Alternative Cultural Center in an old factory site. Changing program with art, music and dance. Wed 12pm-7pm, Thu-Sun 12pm-5pm. Roda Sten 1

shopping The former workers district Haga has become a popular place of residence and shopping district. Clothing stores, book stores, thrift shops, antique acts and cafes line the streets.

food Fridays offer some bars and restaurants a free after-work buffet: Who orders a drink, does not have to pay for food.               Cafe Brogyllen Especially cake fans will love this cake shop. Also sandwiches. From the beautiful small terrace you can look over the Grand Canal. Sun closed. Vastra Hamngatan 2                                                                                                               Heaven 23 The sky is close in the 23rd floor of the Gothia Towers. In Goeteburg, there are no buildings higher and probably no restaurant with a better view. daily.                                                                                                                                 Sjobaren Fish restaurant in the suburb of Haga. The building dates from the 19th century. daily. Haga Nygata 25                          Smaka Swedish dishes. daily. Vasaplatsen 3                                                                                                                      Sjomagasinet (Klippans Kulturreservat, Adolf Edelsvardsgata 5) specialises in fish and shellfish.                                                  Fond (Gotaplatsen) serves new Swedish cuisine with great views of the city.                                                                           Wasa Alle (Vasagatan 24) opened in 2005 and was an instant hit with restaurant critics and Gothenburg gourmands. It has a truly international menu, mixing traditional Swedish fare with Asian and Italian flavours.

where to stay                                                                                                                                                             Elite Plaza First address in the city. In the design hotel are staying stars such as Bruce Springsteen and Tina Turner. The rooms are classically decorated, the service is top. 144 rooms. Vastra Hamngatan 3                                                                                Novotel The house is located at the water. Some rooms offer a view of water. In the summer and on weekends two children stay free in their parents' room, also includes admission for two in the amusement park Lisemountain. 148 rooms. Klippan 1                      Spar Hotel The name is here program. The overnight stays in the two central saving hotels are very cheap. Simple rooms, all with TV and desk. For longer stays, you can book rooms with mini-kitchen. Spar Hotel Garda, 170 rooms. Norra Kustbanegatan 15-17, Spar Hotel Majorna, 150 rooms. Karl Johansgatan 66-70                                                                                                        The Gothia Towers (Massans Gata 24) opposite Liseberg is the largest hotel in the Nordic countries.                                            Goteborgs Vandrarhem (Molndalsvagen 23, from 180kr) is one of many central hostels.