48 hours in… Gothenburg
WHERE TO GO
Cars aren’t allowed on the southern part of the Gothenburg archipelago – the 20 islands offer uninterrupted natural beauty with bijou villages and stunning beaches a short ferry journey from the city centre. Seal safaris, boat rides and fishing are just some of the activities available on the islands. goteborg.com
WHERE TO EAT
Treat yourself to some Michelin-starred fare in a rustic riverside setting at Sjömagasinet, where Swedish gastronomy is served in an 18th century, former East India Company warehouse. sjomagasinet.se
WHERE TO DRINK
Vinyl fans will appreciate the impressive collection at Dirty Records, a joint music/coffee shop. On the other side of the store, Cafe Santo Domingo serves up authentic Dominican coffee, organic tea, homemade cakes and live music on Friday nights. cafesantodomingo.se
WHERE TO STAY
The Avolon hotel mixes modern Scandinavian design and traditional Swedish hospitality right in the heart of the city. The hotel has one of the coolest swimming pools in Scandinavia, with a glass tank that juts out over the street from the top floor. And the rooms are lovely, too. From £87 per night, designhotels.com