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WANDER ON THE WATERFRONT<br />
THINGS TO DO<br />
Harbour sites<br />
Stroll along the historic harbour<br />
to the City Museum (www.<br />
stadsmuseum.goteborg.se),<br />
housed in the former East<br />
India Company headquarters,<br />
or take a boat trip across the<br />
river to relive history at the<br />
17th-century Älvsborg Fortress.<br />
The Museum of World Culture<br />
(www.worldculture.se) provides<br />
a very modern take on global<br />
diversity.<br />
WHERE TO SHOP<br />
National design<br />
Distinctive Nordic creativity<br />
is a feature at Designtorget<br />
(www.designtorget.se) in<br />
the city centre. But don’t miss<br />
Gothenburg’s biggest department<br />
store, Nordiska Kompaniet<br />
(www.nk.se). Seafood is part<br />
of local culture, so a visit to the<br />
quirky Feskekörka Fish Market<br />
is a must.<br />
WHERE TO EAT<br />
Star fi sh<br />
Make the most of Gothenburg’s<br />
most imaginative cuisine at<br />
Michelin-starred Restaurang<br />
Tvåkanten (www.tvakanten.se),<br />
or enjoy the harbour views that<br />
come with excellent seafood from<br />
the River Café (www.rivercafe.se).<br />
If you’re on a tighter budget, great<br />
Greek dining accompanied by<br />
TAKE A BOW...<br />
Culture and charm<br />
Everything is close at hand in this compact city on the west coast of Sweden.<br />
Whether you yearn for the tranquillity of the coast and islands, fascinating new culture,<br />
charming walks in the city, or an evening of good food and nightlife, Gothenburg has<br />
something for you.<br />
Photo: iStockphoto<br />
live music is on offer at Den Lilla<br />
Tavernan (www.lillatavernan.se).<br />
HOW TO GET THERE<br />
KLM operates fi ve direct daily<br />
fl ights to Gothenburg Landvetter<br />
Airport from Amsterdam Airport<br />
Schiphol.<br />
Tourist information<br />
www.goteborg.com<br />
Gothenburg TOUCHDOWN<br />
Looking for handy, up-to-date<br />
travel information? Check out<br />
KLM’s Destination Guide pages –<br />
and book your fl ight – on<br />
www.klm.com. Content provided<br />
by Frommer’s Unlimited © <strong>2010</strong>,<br />
Whatsonwhen Limited.<br />
Photo: iStockphoto<br />
DON’T MISS<br />
Go with<br />
the fl ow<br />
No visit to Gothenburg is<br />
complete without a trip on<br />
a famous open-top Paddan<br />
Boat Tour, which plies the citycentre<br />
canals between April<br />
and October, giving a special<br />
perspective on the city’s many<br />
historic bridges.<br />
www.stromma.se/sv/<br />
skargard/borjessons<br />
IN THE OPEN<br />
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