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Travel Guide: Gothenburg - Sweden - Europe

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Goteborg is Sweden's second largest city with about 770 000 inhabitants. It is situated on the west coast of Sweden at the mouth of the river Gota alv.

The city was founded in 1621 by the king Gustav II Adolf, but was developed largely by city planners and canal experts from the Netherlands and Germany. This explains the Amsterdam-style canal around the city centre.
 
To this day the city owes much to the influence of people from abroad. Tourists and other visitors return year after year - the Goteborg region is one of the most popular tourist areas in Scandinavia.

The amusement park Liseberg, the largest of its kind in Scandinavia, is situated in the centre of the city has entertained millions of people since 1923. Here you can ride roller coasters or see popular artists perform.

The street Avenyn has the highest density of restaurants in Sweden, and the terrace cafes, nightclubs and bars are vibrant with life. This is the place to stroll at your leisure, to see and be seen, whether you're a local or a tourist.

One of the many reasons to visit Goteborg is definitely the food. Goteborg is known for its fine, locally produced ingredients and top-notch restaurant life.

The Botanical garden is situated within walking distance of Slottsskogen, Goteborg's Botanical Gardens are some of the biggest in Europe. Here you can enjoy 13,000 different species of plants, stroll around in the Wood Anemone Valley gully, or stop for a coffee in the cosy cafe. Come, relax and enjoy the diversity of the gardens. The Gothenburg Botanical Garden has been named The Most Beautiful Garden in Sweden and the third most beautiful in the World!

The city is often likened to San Francisco because, like the American city, this west-coast location has plenty of bridges, hills, water, trams and seafood restaurants.

Goteborg has a long trade and industrial tradition. Many of Sweden's most famous companies have their roots in Goteborg. Some of these companies are Volvo, SKF and ESAB.

The Port of Goteborg is the largest in Scandinavia. Even though the port has largely moved from the centre of the city, it still plays an important part in the city's life and atmosphere.


In 2006 Goteborg hosts the 19th European Athletics Campionships.
 
Goteborg has everything a modern city can offer, combined with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

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Travel Q&A on Gothenburg:

Question: #1: how to travel by train from gothenburg to hamburg?
preferably in the afternoonI need train journey specifically not by flight - asked by Naveen K

Answer: The trip from Göteborg takes about 8:35 hrs, just check with www.bahn.de.There are two departures, at 11:40 am and at 1:35 pm, with a transfer in Copenhagen. ... - answered by: Fernweh
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Question: #2: Can you please correct my grammar? Thanks.?
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Answer: My name is Patrick, born in Stockholm, Sweden and an international model. My father is from Sweden and my mother is from Thailand. My grandparents have Burmese and Indian Blood. I grew up in Stockholm ... - answered by: i go loony
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