Things to do in Götaland
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Storan
Another local icon, this old opera house now pumps out everything from live indie tunes to weekly club nights. The frozen margaritas at the in-house resto-bar, Grill El Mundo, enjoy cult status. Check the website for upcoming gigs.
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Bagarstugan
This stylish, floor-boarded bakery-cafe peddles freshly-baked cookies, cinnamon buns, muffins and scones, as well as salubrious salads, sandwiches and take-away homemade marmalades. There’s a courtyard for alfresco noshing.
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Magnus & Magnus
A big hit with the VIPs, this ever-fashionable restaurant serves inspired Euro-fusion flavours. The summer courtyard (which comes complete with bar, DJs and different club nights from Wednesday to Monday) draws an ubercool crowd.
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Ölhallen 7:an
For low-fuss, old-school soul, don’t miss this little gem – a well-worn Swedish beer hall that hasn’t changed in about 100 years. There’s no food, wine or pretension, just beer, and plenty of choices.
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Barista
This hip cafe chain (attached to the equally hip store DesignTorget) peddles decent fair-trade coffee and other trendy perishables like chai tea, organic focaccias and pick-me-up chocolate bars under fashionable low-slung lamps.
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Restaurant Munkklostret
The Klosterhotel’s ravishing restaurant is the best nosh spot in town. Seasonal, succulent steak, lamb, game and fish dishes are flavoured with herbs from the monastery garden, and served in the monks’ old dorms.
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Kråkholmen
In summer, Kråkholmen (part of the Louis de Geer Concert Hall) is a fantastic lunch option. You get to sit at a terrace in the industrial area and consume light meals and ice-creams to the sound of the crashing waterfall.
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Knäppingen
The Stadsmuseum’s cafe makes a refreshing change, offering focaccias, tacos, crêpes and better veggie options than boring pasta. In summer, you can munch away in a sunny courtyard tucked between stately old mills.
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Bohusleden
Bohusleden is an easy walking trail that runs for 360km through Bohuslän, from Lindome (south of Göteborg) to Strömstad, passing just east of the city. You can buy a guide to the route from the tourist offices.
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Ruby Nuevo Latino Bar
A newish spot along the main drag, the Ruby is perpetually abuzz with diners and spectators; nestle into the 'red corner' for some tapas, or have a drink on the terrace and watch the human traffic go by. Food is served late.
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Göteborgs Maritima Centrum
Göteborgs Maritima Centrum , by the opera house north of the centre, says it's the largest floating ship museum in the world and usually displays 13 historical ships, including the submarine Nordkaparen.
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Källaren Bacchus
A perennially popular restaurant-pub with a great summer garden courtyard and snug vaulted cellar. Steak is a speciality, while tasty fish dishes may include fried pike perch with chilli-lime butter and potato pastry.
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Sjöbaren
In the Haga district, cosy Sjöbaren combines nautical interiors with sublime Swedish seafood. If the weather’s on your side, chow down classics like gravlax or fish soup in the gorgeous garden courtyard.
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Gula Huset
The courtyard tables are much sought after in summer at the traditional 'Yellow House'. It offers a good-value lunch, plus a long menu featuring pasta, Swedish specialities, and seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes.
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Feskekörka
A market devoted to fresh fish and squamous things, the ‘Fish Church’ is heaven (sorry) for seafood fans. Takeaway treats include fresh fish’n’chips, and yummy shrimp and avocado salads.
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BK
Particularly heaving on Friday nights, BK peddles exotic tapas and mod mains like grilled elderflower-cured salmon with dill polenta and blanched summer vegetables. Food aside, BK is a winner with thirsty locals.
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Café Kosmos
One giant mass of tables (don't expect any privacy), this slick place attracts 20-something crowds. All the usual coffee 'n' café snacks are served up, although one feels the social scene is more important.
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Jazzhuset
An old jazz club drawing a more mature crowd to its live music sessions, usually Fridays and Saturdays until 03:00. In an attempt to snare a younger audience, it also hosts rock and pop bands on Thursdays.
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Cyrano
A highly regarded French bistro-style restaurant, where three-course set menus cost from around Sk160. There's also a selection of good French á la carte dishes, and simpler pizzas (Skr75 to Skr95).
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Choklad Companiet
Head to this chocolate shop-cum-cafe for exquisite homemade gelato (try the white chocolate, lime and chilli), desserts, pralines and truffles. As for the espresso, it could make an Italian barista weep.
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R.O.O.M.
Get inspired at this great interiors store - and if your knees go weak from looking at the price tags, you can repair at the funky café and enjoy a more affordable Caesar salad or Thai curry soup.
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Prickig Katt
The outrageous ‘Spotted Cat’ has retro-clad staff and idiosyncratic fashion from Dutch, Danish and home-grown labels, as well as kitschy wares and out-there handmade millinery and bling.
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NK
Sweden’s largest mall, Nordstan shopping complex, boasts about 150 shops, including upmarket department store NK and cheaper Åhléns.
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Åhléns
Sweden’s largest mall, Nordstan shopping complex, boasts about 150 shops, including upmarket department store NK and cheaper Åhléns.
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Supermarket
Shelta’s glam spin-off shop, Supermarket focuses on hard-to-find Nordic and Japanese threads for the male style crew. In fact, it’s the sole Scandinavian distributor for several labels.
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