Backa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Thrill seekers will delight in the rides at this park just south of the city, including one of Europe’s fastest free falls and a popular wooden roller coaster.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Universeum
Learn how astronauts use the bathroom while in space and how to detect a forged banknote through the interactive exhibits at Scandinavia’s largest science museum.
Garden Society of Gothenburg
Flowers bloom in the summer and exotic plants thrive through the winter at this garden complex set up by avid 19th-century horticulturists.
Activities
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Our pick of the best Backa Hotel Deals
Scandic Backadal
Staff spoke excellent English. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Room was a pain to access with the card as it seemed to be very temperamental. Parking was fine, as a larger van we had to park in the outdoor car park, but our room key opened gate. Pool was nice if not a little cold.
Reviewed on 26 July 2025
Euroway Hotel M&M AB
The entrance & lifts looks dirty and dated, but the hotel rooms/reception are acutely 3star standard. Microwave in my room and plenty of food shops and restaurants provide food options.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2023
Clarion Hotel Draken
Comfy room with good views across Gothenburg, powerful shower. Centrally located for easy access to sights, restaurants and bars. Rooftop bar was also quite vibey for a Saturday night. We did book a spa session as well which was actually pretty busy and so, not super relaxing (and you paid extra ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Lovely family room but no drawers to put your stuff and only a small rail for clothes, not much for a family of 4. Otherwise excellent hotel, friendly, great location next to the park, easy to get into the centre, kids loved it
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Room was great, there was a big party down in the lobby, but even just one floor up our room was silent, portions a tiny bit small in the rooftop restaurant, but that's reaching to find criticism, overall a really good stay
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Room lovely, clean, area great.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Backa
Gamlestaden
Check out the museums while you're in Gamlestaden. Hop on the metro at Beväringsgatan Tram Stop and Kviberg Tram Stop to see top sights like Göta Canal and Gothenburg Sports Museum.
Kviberg
If you're spending time in Kviberg, check out sights like Gothenburg Sports Museum or Skidome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kviberg Tram Stop or Beväringsgatan Tram Stop.
Lundby
Bars, river views and spas highlight some notable features of Lundby. Make a stop by Backaplan or Frihamnen while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Wieselgrensplatsen Tram Stop or Rambergsvallen Tram Stop to get around town.
Stampen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Stampen. If sightseeing is on the list, Queen's Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Ullevi Norra Tram Stop or Svingeln Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Nordstaden
If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Gothenburg Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.
Gothenburg City Center
Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.
