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The tallest building in the Nordic countries at 247 metres, visible from many parts of Gothenburg. Karlatornet is part of the new Karlastaden district, which is being built during the 2020s. It's observation deck will open to visitors in 2026.
Karlatornet is a mixed-use skyscraper built by Serneke in Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden. Started in 2019 and topped out in June 2023, the tower stands at 246 m (807 ft) tall with 74 floors, was completed in the autumn of 2024 and is the current tallest building in Sweden.
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All kinds of historical radio equipment on display from crystal radios to police radios and TV sets to vacuum tubes as well as a library with radio manuals.
Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet
Explains the maritime history of Gothenburg, West Sweden and of the fishing industry; has models of sailing ships. An aquarium in the basement, consisting of an "ocean lab" for visitors, a main tank with sharks and kinds of small fishes and some small tanks with coral, jellyfish and starfish. There is a lookout just by the museum, on the top of the pillar of the "Seamans wife", where you can view the harbour, but it is not open every day.
"The world's biggest floating museum of ships" consists of 19 boats of all sizes. The biggest attraction is the former military destroyer Småland.
The indoor Fish Market, called "Feskekôrka" (Fish Church) because of the shape of the building and Gothenburgers mythical devotion to fish.
Kronhuset
Built in 1643-1655, and briefly home of the Swedish Parliament. It houses Göteborgs Musik, and the surrounding buildings are now cafes and crafts workshops. It is Gothenburg’s oldest still-standing non-religious building.
Opera House
By Lilla Bommen is the modern opera house of Gothenburg where great operas, both new and old, as well as musicals are performed regularly. You can take a guided behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the performances are created.