travel42 Port Guide: Gothenburg

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The western seaport of Gothenburg, located 250 mi/400 km southwest of Stockholm, is Sweden's second-largest city. Originally a fishing village, and still an important fishing hub, Gothenburg is home to major industries such as Hasselblad cameras and Volvos. It also offers man-made and natural beauty with plenty of parks, art galleries and fountains.

The region around Gothenburg has a number of interesting destinations, all relatively close to the city. There are ancient fortresses (most notab...