Gothenburg, Sweden

Cruise Port

Gothenburg

City in Västergötland, Sweden.

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Overview

Gothenburg is a cruise port in Sweden. It lies on the coast at approximately 57.708, 11.967.

About Gothenburg

Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden, after the capital Stockholm, and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated by the Kattegat on the west coast of Sweden 400 km from the capital, it is the gubernatorial seat of Västra Götaland County, with a population of approximately 600,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Gothenburg — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Gothenburg

Göteborg 2503 stitch
Göteborg 2503 stitch
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Palmhuset5
GIIA-Torg-göteborg
GIIA-Torg-göteborg
Göteborgs domkyrka september
Göteborgs domkyrka september

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 20°C in Jun and coolest around 2°C in Dec (average daytime highs).

Jan
3°
-1°
Feb
3°
-2°
Mar
6°
-1°
Apr
10°
1°
May
15°
7°
Jun
20°
12°
Jul
20°
14°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
17°
11°
Oct
12°
7°
Nov
7°
2°
Dec
2°
-3°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Gothenburg the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Gothenburg, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →