Places worth the detour in Gothenburg
57 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Gothenburg, Sweden, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (14). Best known: Liseberg. 53 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 57, ranked 57
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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4.Gothenburg Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Church of Sweden cathedral in Gothenburg, Sweden
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5.Museum of World Culture
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden (2004–)
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6.Gothenburg Synagogue
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Building in Gothenburg Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden
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7.New Elfsborg Fortress
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Fortress built to defend the city Gothenburg against the Danish fleet
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9.Gothenburg Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Gothenburg, Sweden
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11.Gothenburg City Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theatre in Gothenburg, Sweden (1934)
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14.Oscar Fredrik Church
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church of Sweden church building in Olivedal in Gothenburg, Sweden
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15.Masthugget Church
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden
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18.Crown Redoubt
Ruins & the uncanny · 17th century · Hidden gem
Was built for the defenses against possible Danish attack on Gothenburg from the south and was introduced in 1698 and was fitted with 23 canons.
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23.Kristus Konungens katolska församling
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Catholic congregation in Gothenburg, Sweden
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24.Rya Forest
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden
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28.Lisebergbanan
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Roller coaster at Liseberg in Göteborg, Sweden
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29.Bellevue Mosque
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Building in Gothenburg Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden
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32.Gothenburg Natural History Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Natural history museum
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35.Balder
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Wooden roller coaster in the amusement park Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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36.Lion Redoubt
Ruins & the uncanny · 17th century · Hidden gem
Was built-in 1687 by Erik Dahlbergh as part of the defenses against possible Danish attack on Gothenburg from the south
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37.Ragnhildsholmen
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Building in Gothenburg Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden
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38.Örgryte New Church
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church of Sweden church building in Örgryte in Gothenburg, Sweden
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42.Lorensbergsteatern
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Building in Gothenburg Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden
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44.Härlanda Church Ruins
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Remains of a medieval church in Gothenburg, Sweden
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45.Ytterby gamla kyrka
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Church ruin in Kungälv Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
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47.Änggårdsbergen (naturreservat)
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
Nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Sweden
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50.The Maritime Museum and Aquarium
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden
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54.Elfsborg Fortress
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Large fortress close to Gothenburg, built between 1899-1907
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55.Equestrian statue of Charles IX in Gothenburg
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue in central Gothenburg, Sweden
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56.Slottsskogsobservatoriet
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Building in Gothenburg Municipality, Gothenburg and Bohus County, Sweden
