Cruise Destination Information

People and ships have come to Gothenburg’s harbour for centuries; to load and unload, trade, find a job or start a company. Many visitors stayed to set up home and the harbour, ships and seamanship remain important parts in life in the region.

It’s easy to get around by tram, bus or boat. The Gothenburg City Card includes free travel on public transport.

Cruise Quay 751 Arendal, outer harbour:

Right next to the quay in Arendal lies The World of Volvo, an impressive 6 000 m² museum. There is also a café and shop where you can buy souvenirs, postcards, and other interesting merchandise. It takes around 15-20 minutes to central Gothenburg by shuttle bus or taxi.

Cruise Quay 107 Freeport, inner harbour:

When you arrive at Frihamnen, you’re right in the centre of town. It takes just 5 minutes to get to the city centre by shuttle bus. Alternatively, a pleasant stroll over the Göta Bridge into the city takes around 15 minutes. From the bridge you have fantastic views of the opera house, quayside and the four-masted sailing ship Viking.

Normal opening hours:

Mon-Fri 10.00-19.00, Sat 10.00-16.00, Sun 11.00-16.00.

Distance to the city centre:

From the inner Harbour: 1 km (15 minutes walk, 2 minutes by taxi).
From the outer Harbour: 9 km (15 minutes by taxi).
City Centre is situated on the other side of the river Göta River from the Inner Harbour.

Distance to airport from the city centre:

Göteborg City Airport: 16 km
Göteborg Landvetter Airport: 25 km

City Tourist Information Center:

Tourist Info in Nordstan Shopping Centre
(Mon-Sat: 10 am-6 pm, Sun and holidays: 12 am- 5 pm).

Nearest pharmacy:

In Nordstan Shopping Centre.

Local transport – tram, bus and boat:

The first tram line in Gothenburg started 1879 and today there are more than 200 trams serving 13 different lines. It is a comfortable way of travelling and a pleasant way to experience the city. To cross the Göta River you can take the Älvsnabben harbour ferry or the local bus.

You need to buy a ticket before you start your journey. You can buy tickets from Västtrafik Customer Service, from Pressbyrån and 7-eleven kiosks. You can’t buy tickets directly from the driver. On the tram you can pay with your credit card in the ticket machine. Read more »

Taxi:

Taxis accept major credit cards as means of payment. Always check the fare before departure. Aprox rate outer harbour to city centre is 30 € one way.

Gothenburg City Card:

The Gothenburg City Card provides entry to a host of attractions as well as free public transport, on buses, trams, trains and archipelago boats. It also includes free admission to Liseberg amusement park, Universeum science centre, museums, sightseeing and a great shopping voucher booklet with special offers from all the main shopping areas. Read more »