Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city. It lies amongst a collection of remote islands and inlets on the west coast of Sweden, halfway between Copenhagen, Denmark and Oslo, Norway. Gothenburg has a great mercantile and shipbuilding tradition. The Swedish East India Company was founded in 1731 which soon became the largest company of Swedish trade and influenced the historical, cultural and architectural development of the city.
Gothenburg is a unique city and is often compared to San Francisco or Amsterdam. The city is filled with cultural attractions and urban services. The Gothenburg Konstmuseum exhibits works by, Munch, Carl Larsson and impressionists such as Rubens and Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt. Gothenburg also has an annual Film Festival every February.
Gothenburg is surrounded by beautiful nature and wildlife. There are numerous nature trails such as the nature reserve of Lake Delsjön, Slottskogen Park or the Botanical Gardens and other environmental attractions. Sailing the coast offers unforgettable beauty, where harsh rocks in crystal waters contrast the lush green background of hills, halcyon winds and clear blue skies.. There are many fishing villages and coves that are home to local fishermen and sailors with Nordic traditions.
