Timeline
12:00
Arrive at Röda Sten as it opens at 12:00. Use the quietest time of the day to explore the galleries and the graffiti-covered industrial architecture without the midday crowds.
13:15
Walk to Botaniska Paviljongen, a café located near the Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a coffee or a light snack in this relaxed setting. The walk from Röda Sten takes about 49 minutes, but you can check the route for the most efficient path through the green spaces.
13:45
Spend the remaining time wandering the Botanical Gardens. Built in 1923, this 175-hectare site was selected as the most beautiful garden in Sweden in 2003. Explore the rock garden, arboretum, and greenhouses at your own pace.
Local tip
Röda Sten is open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 19:00 on Wednesdays. Botaniska Paviljongen is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 in January and February, and until 17:00 or 18:00 depending on the month. Check the route if you need specific directions between the art hall and the gardens.
Check before you go
- Röda Sten is closed on Mondays.
- Botaniska Paviljongen has seasonal opening hours; verify the current month's schedule before visiting.
- The walk between Röda Sten and the Botanical Gardens is approximately 49 minutes; check the route for the best path.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gothenburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).