..reasons to visit Gothenburg

Fresh shrimp, Volvo, people or sailing... Four travelers reveal why Sweden's second largest city is worth the visit. 

  • Ulf Anvin, Honorary Consul General of Sweden with Samuel Scott, Chairman of the Board of Chicago Sister Cities International.
  • Top 5 reasons to visit Gothenburg
    Fresh shrimp, Volvo, people or sailing.. Four travelers reveal why Sweden's second largest city is worth the visit.

  • Mia Bergman, President of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago.
  • Ulf Anvin, Honorary Consul General of Sweden:
    1. Fresh shrimp!
    2. To buy a new Volvo
    3. Humor and good stories. People from Gothenburg have a special kind of humor.
    4. Beautiful archipelago
    5. Good sports teams

  • Daniel Abercrombie with his Swedish born wife Karin Moen Abercrombie.
  • Mia Bergman, President of Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Chicago:
    1. Archipelago
    2. Liseberg
    3. Summers on the west coast
    4. Happy and friendly people with a hilarious accent
    5. Gourmet food

  • Joan Asplund, who has been in Gothenburg four times.
  • Joan Asplund, Four-time visitor:
    1. Upper house
    2. Visit relatives
    3. Wonderful sailing opportunities
    4. Liseberg
    5. The waterfront is fascinating

  • Daniel Abercrombie, Married to Swedish born Karin:
    1. To meet my wife’s parents
    2. The tours of the canal
    3. It’s near the coast
    4. Great restaurants
    5. Liseberg

  • The 25th anniversary of the Chicago-Gothenburg Sister Cities companionship recently brought supporters and friends together for a celebration: Chicago and Gothenburg Celebrates 25 years of friendship