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Museums and Historic Sites

Gothenburg’s history is preserved through its maritime heritage, military fortifications, and industrial legacy. This collection features the 17th-century Nya Älvsborg sea fort and the 13th-century ruins of Ragnhildsholmen. Industrial achievements are showcased at the Volvo Museum and Aeroseum, an aviation museum housed in a former Cold War bunker. Artistic landmarks include Sam Westerholm’s sculpture at Järntorget, while the Maritime Museum and Aquarium explores the city's deep connection to the sea.

Museums and Historic Sites — Mapa

Tobias Bär / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Volvo Museum

The museum documents the history and development of the Sweden's most renowned car brand. Vintage cars from 1920s on are on display.

Huggorm / Public domain

B

Alvsborg Fortress

New Älvsborg, so-called to distinguish it from the earlier fortress at Old Älvsborg, is a sea fort on the island of Kyrkogårdsholmen within…

Raphael Saulus~commonswiki / Public domain

C

Genom arbete i arbete

A bronze sculpture group by Sam Westerholm located at Olof Palmes plats. The artwork depicts workers and honors the labor movement history associated with the Järntorget area.

D

Maritime Museum & Aquarium

Located in Gamla Varvsparken, this museum explores Sweden's naval history and marine life. It features an aquarium, ship models, and exhibits on the regional fishing and shipping industries.

Katsuhiko Tokunaga / CC BY-SA 2.0

E

Saab 35 Draken

The Saab 35 Draken is a Swedish fighter-interceptor developed and manufactured by Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget between 1955 and 1974.

F

Billdals gård

An 1860s manor house situated in Billdals Park. The estate reflects the neoclassical architectural style favored by Gothenburg's merchant class during the mid-19th century.

G

Aeroseum

An aviation museum located inside a 22,000-square-meter declassified underground Cold War hangar. It displays a collection of civil and military aircraft, helicopters, and jet engines.

H

Askims Hembygdsmuseum

A local heritage museum preserving the rural and cultural history of the Askim district through traditional buildings, tools, and regional artifacts.

Harri Blomberg / CC BY-SA 3.0

I

Ragnhildsholmen

The ruins of a 13th-century royal castle built by Haakon IV of Norway. Located on the Nordre älv river, it served as a strategic fortification until it was superseded by Bohus Fortress.