Gothenburg have rather mild winters, compared to the north of Sweden, but snow is not unusual and sometimes there is plenty of it too. December is the perfect time to explore Swedish holiday traditions, plus Gothenburg is dressed in its finest suits of glimmering lights from late November until the New Year. Dark falls quickly in the afternoons, but Swedes are quick to compensate with candle lights in homes, restaurants and cafés.
Even though Fika is literally translated into English as ‘coffee break,’ it means so much more than this. Some of the best places to enjoy a coffee break in winter are Café Kringlan and Le Petit Café. Read more about the Haga neighbourhood.
Explore the winter rides and head towards the ice ring to enjoy Christmas classic perfomance. Participate in a magical fairytale hunt in the Medieval Village, after you can visit Rabit Land and Santa's Workshop. Read more about Christmas fun in Liseberg.
On the cold day come here to get true Scandinavian experience of sauna. This unique metal structure is constructed fully of recycled materials and the best part is it's absolutely free to use. Read more about Svettekoerkan here.
White roof of Feskekorka looks magical with the snow all around it, especially in the evening with light bouncing off of it. Besides being the fish market, there are a few restaurants and several options for take-away from here. Read more about Feskekorka.
When cold weather outside it is the best time to wonder indoors, so head to Gothenburg Town Hall. It is one of the city's most famous buildings. The Town Hall was completed in 1672, but architect Gunnar Asplund's functionalistic addition to the building was completed in the autumn of 1936. His way of blending the old and the new part has reached international recognition. Read more about Gothenburg Town Hall.
Located in the heart of the city, Heden Ice Rink is one of the most popular choices when it comes to winter sports. The public ice rink remains open almost all days during season. Read more about Heden Ice Ring.
If you are the nature type you would love to experience the car ride on highway while enjoying the breathtaking view. Make sure to take pictures when see patterns of the frozen water on the mountains while passing by. Rent a car with our partners at Tripadvisor.
Mullsjö in Sweden is a small ski resort with just 4 ski lifts with only 95 metres (312 feet) of vertical descent. Which is great for beginners and intermidiate level of skiing. There are 100 kilometers (62 miles) of cross country ski trails at Mullsjö. Read more about Mullsjö Ski Resort.
Head to Malmo to see unusual architecture like the Turning Torso - the most modern building and well-known structure in the Southern part of Sweden. Another impressive architectural landmark is Emporia - one of the biggest and most unusual shopping malls in Scandinavia. Stop by the Museum of Modernism (Moderna Museet). This unique building was originally an electricity plant and best of all you don't have to worry on spending money for entrance. Learn more about top attractions in Malmo here.