[2025 Gothenburg Attraction] Travel Guide for Volvo Museum (Updated May)

Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden, is also the largest seaport in Scandinavia and the industrial center of Northern Europe, but it has a unique literary temperament and leisurely atmosphere. 🏔Must-visit attractions: - Liseberg Amusement Park: The largest amusement park in Northern Europe, with a wide variety of facilities including roller coasters, haunted houses, and Ferris wheels. There are also music festivals in the summer, and the atmosphere is super exciting. When you are tired of playing, don’t forget to taste the special meatballs and candied haws. - Gothenburg Cathedral: Built in 1633, its landmark is the bell tower which is over 60 meters high. The golden decorations inside the church, matched with statues of golden-winged angels, are gorgeous and solemn. You can get a panoramic view of the city and the port from the top. - Haga Old Town: One of the oldest districts in Gothenburg, full of retro wooden houses and unique shops. This is the birthplace of Swedish cinnamon rolls. Find a cafe, order some coffee and cinnamon rolls, and enjoy yourself. - Gothenburg Opera House: Built in 1994, it looks like a pirate ship, and the dark red building is particularly eye-catching in the city. The internal facilities are advanced, and many wonderful operas and concerts are staged every year. - Volvo Car Museum: Displays Volvo models from the first ÖV4 in 1927 to the latest designs, as well as concept cars, buses, trucks and aircraft engines. A must-see for car fans. 🥩Special Food: - Swedish Meatballs: A classic delicacy with tender meat, served with mashed potatoes, jam and cream sauce. It is super satisfying in one bite. - Sandwich cake: unique shape, multiple layers of bread with rich fillings, beautiful and delicious. - Salted meat patties: a traditional snack with a crispy crust and salty and fragrant meat filling, available at roadside shops. 📅Game guide: - Travel Season: May to September has a mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities; in winter, you can experience the Nordic Christmas atmosphere, but it is relatively cold. - Duration of the tour: 3 to 5 days is recommended, and an in-depth tour can take longer. - Transportation: You can fly directly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport. The city has convenient buses, trams and ships. It is very convenient to buy Västtrafik day tickets. ❗Notes: - Language communication: Most people are fluent in English, so simple English communication is no problem. If you encounter difficulties, you can ask for help. - Property safety: Be careful to keep your property safe in crowded places such as train stations and tourist attractions. - Traffic rules: Drive on the left and be careful when crossing the road; pay attention to traffic signs and parking rules when renting a car. - Payment: Prices are high, credit cards are popular, and some small shops only accept cash, so prepare in advance.

Hidden in Northern Europe is a country known as the "Nordic Goddess" - Sweden🇸🇪. It has glaciers, forests and lakes, as well as fairy tale castles🏰 and ancient churches. It feels like you are in a fairy tale world🎈 , you can also see the Aurora here🌈 _ Must-visit attractions✅: Stockholm⭕: 📍Old Town (Gamla Stan): medieval alleys, cobblestone streets and ancient buildings 📍Swedish Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet): the official residence of the Swedish royal family, with more than 600 rooms 📍Vasa Museum: Displaying shipwrecks from the 17th century, it is one of Stockholm’s iconic attractions 📍Skansen Open Air Museum (Skansen): the world’s first open air museum _ Gothenburg⭕: 📍Gothenburg Cathedral (Masthugget Church): A historic architectural landmark with a clear view of the entire Gothenburg cityscape 📍Marstrand: The colorful cabins built on the mountain are unique on the island. The highest point, Karlsteen Fortress, was the place where prisoners were held in the past. _ Skena⭕: 📍Malmö: Sweden’s third largest city 📍Turning Torso: Malmö’s newest landmark, redefining the city’s skyline _ Smoland⭕: 📍IKEA Museum: You can learn about the history and development of IKEA _ Food recommendations✅: 🔸Swedish meatballs 🔸Sandwich Cake 🔸Smoked cod 🔸Farro Sausage 🔸Herring Salad 🔸Pea soup 🔸Swedish beef stew 🔸Marinated salmon 🔸Hashbrowns 🔸Wallenberg Steak 🔸Grilled cod 🔸Shrimp sandwich 🔸Friendship faction 🔸Cloudberry jam 🔸Canned herring _ Recommended itinerary✅: 🔸Day 1: Stockholm Old Town → Swedish Royal Palace → Stockholm Cathedral → Nobel Museum → Main Square → Mariaberget Observation Deck 🔸Day 2: Zoo Island → Vasa Shipwreck Museum → Skansen Open Air Museum 🔸Day 3: Uppsala Cathedral → Gustavianum Museum → Uppsala Castle → Uppsala University → Linnaeus Garden 🔸Day 4~6: Visit Gothenburg (including Haga District, Science and Technology Museum, Gothenburg Art Museum, Volvo Museum and Gothenburg Islands) 🔸Day 7: Head to Malmo, visiting Lund on the way 🔸Day 8: Malmohus Castle → Old Town → Disgusting Food Museum 🔸Day 9: One-day trip to IKEA Museum

#myhiddengems Yes, this where the Volvo story began. But Gotherburg or Goteborg, amongst the world's most sustainable cities has so much more to offer to travellers. Amongst the biggest of cities in Sweden. I love it's location. It took me a little less than 3 hours of riding the ferry before I arrived from Denmark to Sweden. I was told norway was merely 2 hours of driving. I like crossing over to countries by the sea and land borders. Compared to the drag that airports have become. While on this trip I also covered Malmo, Jonkoping and Stockholm. I found Gothenburg to be the most lively of them all. There also seemed to be a lot more immigrants here. I wouldn't comment on that as a positive or negative but just an observation. The trams were a wonderful experience and affordable. I mostly used them for getting around in gothenburg. During my 3 nights in this city I visited several interesting places that I recommend. Namely consisting of Museums. There is the Volvo Museum, Gothenburg Museum of Natural History. Other than that I saw the Botaniska Trädgård. Huge free garden ! There also js the iseberg Tivolí where one could ride rollercoasters and other amusement rides. Around 45 bucks for a whole day pass.#myhiddengems #summerholidays #sverige #svesnka #volvo #sweden #solotrip #summergetaway #singapore

| A great place that car fans can’t miss. Many people who travel to Gothenburg will come to the [Volvo Museum] to experience the century-old history of automobile development in Northern Europe. There were originally hundreds of Volvo's classic models with a history of nearly a century: including sports cars, race cars, trucks, fire trucks, tractors, and even engines for armored vehicles and fighter jets. However, the museum is currently being renovated and was closed to the public last year. It is now not expected to reopen until early 2025. With special permission, we visited the warehouse where these classic cars are now stored. Hundreds of classic models of various eras were neatly arranged in front of us. Walking among them, it felt like we had experienced the entire history of automobile development. Really shocking! ! You can see the earliest square box cars with wooden spokes; models from before and after World War II, often seen in movies; and convertible sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s! ...It's a pity that we can't take pictures in the garage. We can only go to the entrance of the warehouse to take a group photo with these representative models. I really like this little white sports car. This is the P1900 sports car launched by Volvo in 1956, one of the few convertibles in Volvo's history. Because it has only been on the market for more than a year, it is said that the number of manufactured units is less than 1,000, making it even more precious now. We are specially allowed to get on the car and experience the operation in person. The mechanical beauty from the industrial era is irresistible. All the classic cars here are carefully maintained and are in drivable condition, and there are many old mechanics who have retired long ago who volunteer to participate in the maintenance work of these old guys who built them while working. This also makes me look forward to the reopening of the new museum! If you come to Gothenburg this year, you can go to the new [Volvo World]. It's right next to Gothenburg's amusement park. The whole is a circular modern building. There are now some classic cars on display, and of course the larger area is dedicated to the display of various Volvo safety technologies, as well as interactive experiences that support environmental protection. For example, in the penultimate picture, there is an interactive ball introducing giant pandas. Parents with children can also let their children experience interactions such as operating an excavator, or simulate driving attention tests. The Volvo World Hall displays a classic car PV800 (the last picture) used by the King of Sweden. The current official car of the King of Sweden is an extended version of the Volvo S80. The history of this PV800 can be traced back to the Second World War, and it is now mainly used for certain celebrations. It is usually in the exhibition hall, and the king will drive through here when he needs it. For car fans, this is an experience not to be missed.