Timeline
11:00
Enter the Gothenburg Art Museum. Use the opening hour to explore the world-class Nordic art collection in the main hall and the adjacent Hasselblad Center before the afternoon rush.
11:45
Walk eight minutes to Heaven 23. This cocktail bar offers one of the finest views in town. It is open from 11:30 on weekdays and noon on weekends, making it the perfect spot for a pre-lunch drink or an early bite with a view.
12:30
Head four minutes away to Berzelius bar och matsal. This restaurant and bar serves traditional Swedish food. It is open from 11:30 Monday through Thursday, and from noon on weekends, offering a reliable spot for a solid lunch.
13:15
Take a nine-minute walk to Vasaparken. This park in Vasastaden provides a quiet green space to digest your meal. The University of Gothenburg’s main building anchors the northern part of the park, offering a peaceful end to your morning.
Local tip
The museum is free for people up to 20 years and students with ID. If you visit on a Wednesday, the museum stays open until 20:00, allowing for a later start.
Check before you go
- The Gothenburg Art Museum opens at 11:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and at 11:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is closed Mondays.
- Heaven 23 is open from 11:30 Monday to Thursday and Friday, and from 12:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
- Berzelius bar och matsal is open from 11:30 Monday to Thursday and Friday, and from 12:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gothenburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).