Author: Charlott Holmåker

Football associations target female referees with new digital campaign
Gothenburg Football Association and the Swedish Football Association are focusing on encouraging more girls and women to train as football…

Gothenburg becomes a new destination for ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series
On Saturday August 7th, 2021 the City of Gothenburg will provide the scene for ÖTILLÖ, the origin of the sport…

New reasons to visit Gothenburg in 2021… when the time is right
Did you know that Gothenburg was named Best Sustainable City Stay 2021 by Lonely Planet? The city is particularly proud…

Lonely Planet: Gothenburg is the world’s best sustainable city to visit 2021
Gothenburg can now add another sustainability award to its list of accolades. Lonely Planet unveiled its Best in Travel 2021…

Gothenburg launches unique take-away deposit scheme
A number of Gothenburg cafés are now offering a deposit-paid multiple-use container for take-aways. The deposit can be reclaimed using…

GBG talks – an initiative that brings strangers together in Gothenburg
During the weekend of 14–15 December an initiative that is part of Christmas City Gothenburg gave locals a chance to…

Gothenburg tops world sustainability rankings for fourth consecutive year
Gothenburg is at the top among the world's most sustainable cities for the fourth year in a row according to…

Gothenburg is The European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020
Gothenburg, Sweden, was awarded The European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 at a ceremony in Helsinki on 9 October. The…

GBG Beer Week – the highlight of Sweden’s beer capital
You are invited to Sweden’s first beer week on 5–13 April! How about a tour on a Paddan canal boat,…

Jubileumsparken WINS ARCHITECTS SWEDEN’S PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
On 19 March, the park Jubileumsparken in Frihamnen harbour won the Siena Prize, which is awarded by Architects Sweden for…

Gothenburg tops world sustainability rankings for third consecutive year
For the third year in a row, Gothenburg has come out on top when it comes to sustainability, according to…

Gothenburg selected for World Master Athletics Championships 2022
Gothenburg will host World Master Athletics Championships in 2022, a decision that was made today during the ongoing championships in…