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Göteborg - the Swedish name of Gothenburg - Sweden’s second largest city, is undergoing a transformation from industrial seaport to contemporary cultural and international sports venue. With the addition of the Gothenburg Opera in 1994 and a revamping of some of the city’s museums. GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN

CULTURE AND INFORMATION
    Although Sweden has a lot of history, Gothenburg was recently founded in 1621. Gothenburg is the 2nd largest city in Sweden with a population of 540,000. According to http://alltoptens.com/top-ten-safest-countries-in-the-world/ Sweden is ranked 8th in safest countries.   

University of Gothenburg
    In Gothenburg, you can find the University of Gothenburg. There are 24,000 full time students attending this university, and it is known as a very diverse school; specializing in many different areas of study.

Volvo
    Gothenburg is also the home city of the big truck & car company; Volvo.
Volvo was founded in 1927, and is known for making the safest cars, and the leading company in transport truck production.

    Volvo cars were actually made to withstand the rough terrain of Sweden. Due to this, they handle North American roads even better. This is why they are favored for safety over other cars.

Music & Film
    Sweden is very diverse and big on arts. In the city of Gothenburg, very large events are held just for film, art, and music. The Gothenburg International Film Festival occurs every January. This festival can reach well over 150,000 visitors.  There are also some other music and film festivals that occur in the summer, which can greatly appeal to music lovers.

HISTORY

Early History
    In the early days of Sweden, Gothenburg was a very important and strategic place to control, as it was the only way to get into the North Sea from Sweden. Gothenburg was very influenced by multiple nationalities such as German, Dutch, and Scottish.

17th -19th Century
    Gothenburg had huge walls built around it for defense in the 17th century. The walls were later removed in the 18th century, with the introduction of cannons; which would easily tear the walls down.

    With time, the other Scandinavian countries conquering other lands, eventually put Gothenburg in a more secure position, due to their allies being closer, and enemies being further. This allowed Gothenburg to grow. Gothenburg later became a very important trade port because they were the only ones on the west coast that was allowed to trade with many merchants from other parts of the world. In the 18th century, Gothenburg grew even more, doing very well in the fishing industry, and expanding their trade routes.

ATTRACTIONS

Liseberg
    Opened in 1923, Liseberg is one of the largest amusement parks in the region, attracting around 2-3 million visitors each year. Liseberg has also been listed as one of the top 10 amusement parks in the world by Forbes Magazine.

Haga
    Haga is a district in Gothenburg that has a very unique atmosphere. Haga used to be nothing special, but was recently remodeled to show its true style. In Haga, the streets are all made for walking or biking, and many cafes can be found. The district is very movie-like and is great for walks, going out to eat, or even just seeing the place.

Gothenburg Museum of Art
    Gothenburg is a museum that holds many Nordic artistic masterpieces. The museums design itself also displays Nordic architecture.

Universeum
    Universeum in Gothenburg is a public science centre as well as a museum. There are sights you can see like the Scandinavium, the Congress Centre, and much more.

Gothenburg Concert Hall
    For people who enjoy performances and music, the Gothenburg concert hall has 1,300 seats to accommodate many people for amazing performances.

ACCOMODATIONS

Low Price

Name: Slottsskogens Vandrarhem & Hotell
Price: CAD $46
Information & Location: Located in Gothenburg, close to Gothenburg National History Museum. Coffee shop. Sauna, terrace, and library.  Free Wi-Fi.

Name: Goteborgs Mini-Hotel - Hostel
Price: CAD $53
Information & Location: Located in Gothenburg, near City Museum. Laundry facilities, coffee shop, newspaper, designated smoking areas, free wifi.

Name: Le Mat B&B
Price: CAD $79
Information & Location: Located in the center of Gothenburg. Free breakfast every morning. Designated smoking areas. Free wifi.

Medium Price

Name: Gothia Towers Hotel
Price: CAD $129
Information & Location: Located in the center of Gothenburg. High quality cuisines. Free breakfast. Free wifi.

Name: Radison Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Price: CAD $142
Information & Location: Located in the center of Gothenburg. Fitness centre, heated pool, and sauna for additional fees. Free wifi.




Name: Grand Hotel Opera
Price: CAD $128
Information & Location: Located in the center of Gothenburg. Restaurant, indoor pool, bar, lounge, and conference centre. Free Wi-Fi.


Name: Clariton Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Price: CAD $184
Information & Location: Located in Gothenburg, close to City Museum. 2 Restaraunts, indoor pool, full service spa. Free Wifi.

DOCUMENTATION

Passports
-Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond length of stay.
-Passport must have been issued within the past 10 years.
-If you are not a EU national, you must show ID when crossing Schengen areas.

Visas
-Visas are not required by nationals.

-Australian, British, US, and Canadian nationals can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days without a Visa.

-EU nationals can stay in Sweden for an unlimited amount of time. If staying for longer than 3 months, they must register with local authorities.

-Unless European, Australian, British, American, or Canadian, nationals must contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

-Citizens of Europe including the UK and Ireland do not require any type of visa to visit the country.

Pets
-You can only bring pets from other EU countries. Your pet must have a microchip, pet passport, and a rabies vaccination certificate.

-Animals from outside EU must also have a veterinary certificate issues by an official veterinarian.


Contact Information

-Embassy of Sweden (USA) - (020) 467 2699 or http://www.swedenabroad.se

WEATHER

The weather in Gothenburg gets really cold compares to most other European countries. Here is what to expect each month.

   
CRIME RATE
The crime rate in the city of Gothenburg is low compared to the United States. According to the Cit-Data website, Gothenburg averages a crime score of 174, while the United States averages a score of 250. It is unlikely that something bad will happen in Gothenburg, but the usual precautions are recommended.
         

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