Vasastaden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vasastaden
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.
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.
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.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Poseidon Statue
Photograph this Gothenburg icon, a sculpture of the Greek god of the sea, rising high above the city’s main square.
Activities
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour
Gothenburg: Private Göta Älv Boat Tour with Pickup
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Gothenburg: Guided Walking and Swedish Fika Tour
Our pick of the best Vasastaden Hotel Deals
Hotel Vasa, BW Signature Collection
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vasastaden
Inom Vallgraven
Travellers choose Inom Vallgraven for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kungsgatan.
Haga
Well liked for its shopping and art galleries, Haga is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Skansen Kronan and Linnegatan, and jump on the metro at Handelshögskolan Tram Stop to get around the city.
Lorensberg
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Lorensberg. Spend some time visiting top spots like Gothenburg Concert Hall, and catch the metro at Korsvägen Tram Stop or Kapellplatsen Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Olivedal
While you're in Olivedal, take in top sights like Linnegatan or The Iron Square, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olivedalsgatan Tram Stop or Prinsgatan 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.
Heden
Travellers choose Heden for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop and check out top sights like Liseberg Amusement Park.