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Public Transport

Gothenburg

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Public Transport

Gothenburg offers easily accessible and reliable public transportation through Västtrafik, which operates buses, trams, and ferries. A convenient feature is that you can use the same ticket for all three modes of transportation. Tickets can be purchased at Västtrafik sales outlets, kiosks like Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven, or grocery stores. For seamless ticketing, the Västtrafik To Go app offers a simple solution for purchasing single, period, and day tickets. Additionally, Gothenburg is a bicycle-friendly city, with well-maintained bicycle paths encouraging locals and visitors alike to explore the city on two wheels.

Tourist Information

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Passport/Visa
Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE, and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers …
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Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)
The Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) is an international airport located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Gothenburg. The airport offers convenient access to the city centre, with a travel time of around 20 minutes. For easy transportation to and from the airport, the Flygbussarna bus service is available. The buses operate directly outside the terminal building, providing …
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Best Time to Visit
Gothenburg experiences the beauty of all four seasons. The city showcases a stunning display of yellow-red hues during the autumn, while its winters, although cold, offer a milder climate compared to northern Sweden. As spring arrives, the city awakens from the darkness of winter, basking in the slow return of light. Summer, on the …
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Public Transport
Gothenburg offers easily accessible and reliable public transportation through Västtrafik, which operates buses, trams, and ferries. A convenient feature is that you can use the same ticket for all three modes of transportation. Tickets can be purchased at Västtrafik sales outlets, kiosks like Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven, or grocery stores. For seamless ticketing, the Västtrafik …
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Taxi
There are several taxi companies operating in Gothenburg. You have the option to book a cab by calling directly, flag one down on the street, or go to designated taxi stops located throughout the city, such as Centralstationen, Kungsportsplatsen, and Kungsportsavenyn. Here are a couple of taxi companies in Gothenburg: Taxi Göteborg +46 31 65 00 00 Minitaxi …
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Pharmacy
In Gothenburg, some of the main pharmacy chains include Apoteket (the largest pharmacy chain in Sweden with several branches across Gothenburg), Kronans Apotek, LloydsApotek, and …
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Post
Stamps can be bought in kiosks and Pressbyrån shops and at the Post Centres that are to be found in some grocery stores. The mailboxes in Gothenburg are yellow and are scattered around the city. One can be found in the shopping centre …
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Telephone
Country code: +46 Area code: …
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Electricity
220 Volt AC/50 …
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