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My little brother Michel was on an M2 internship in Gothenburg, so my mother and I decided to visit him. We chose a week in late May, early June to take advantage of the Swedish spring.

Vehicle
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With the exception of the flight from Paris to Gothenburg and transfers to and from Gothenburg airport, the trip was made by public transport: bus, streetcar and ferry.

Main activities
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Archipelagos
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In the immediate vicinity of Gothenburg, the Gothenburg archipelago is a collection of islands and islets that can be divided into northern and southern parts. The northern part is more urbanized, while the southern part is wilder.

We visited the islands of Brännö, Styrsö and Vrångö on the southern side, and Fotö and Hönö on the northern side.

The islands are easily accessible by public transport, of which ferries are an integral part.

For each day, we set off with picnics which we ate along the coastal path.

Ship museum
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For a little break between the long days of walking, we visited the Gothenburg Ship Museum (Maritiman). This is a floating museum featuring several historic boats and a submarine.

Michel through the cabin of one of the boats

City and lakes
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Gothenburg is a very pleasant city to visit, with many parks and lakes. It’s also much less dense than we’re used to in France, despite being Sweden’s second-largest city.

We visited the Slottsskogen park, the botanical garden and the Trädgårdsföreningen (the Horticultural Society garden), but the large greenhouse was unfortunately closed for renovation. It is due to reopen in summer 2025.

We also took advantage of the city’s many lakes, including Delsjön, Stensjön and Sisjön.

During our walk around Stensjön, we visited the Museum of Daily Life, a small, free and very interesting museum. It presents the daily life of Swedes through the ages, with everyday objects, reconstructions and temporary exhibitions.

Budget
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We used our credit cards without any difficulty, whether for public transport, meals or visits. We didn’t take out a banknote. The currency is not the Euro, but the Swedish Crown (SEK), so beware of charges. The exchange rate is approximately 1 EUR = 11 SEK.

Please note that many things are free of charge.