What to do in Gothenburg when it rains

Caught by a shower in Gothenburg? There's history to explore indoors, art to admire, markets to browse and cafés to settle into until it clears.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

  • Nordstan Götgatan 11, 411 05 Göteborg, Sweden
  • Backaplan Backavägen 2, 417 30 Göteborg, Sweden
  • Focushuset Åvägen 42, 412 51 Göteborg, Sweden
  • Arkaden Fredsgatan 1, 411 07 Göteborg, Sweden
  • Landala Torg Kapellplatsen 4, 411 31 Göteborg, Sweden
  • Femmanhuset Nils Ericsonsgatan 17, 411 03 Göteborg, Sweden

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