Olskroken Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Anna Ulrika
Photo by Anna Ulrika

Popular places to visit

Liseberg Amusement Park featuring rides

Liseberg Amusement Park

Take a day to experience the fun of this inner-city theme park with its gardens, classic fair rides and Europe’s tallest free fall.

Liseberg Amusement Park
Nordstan Shopping Center

Nordstan Shopping Center

4/5(3 reviews)

During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.

Nordstan Shopping Center
Universeum showing marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people

Universeum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Spend a day of fun in Gothenburg’s science centre, where you can see monkeys in an indoor rain forest, take a lie detector test and climb a Velcro wall.

Universeum
Slottsskogen

Slottsskogen

Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

Slottsskogen
Gothenburg University

Gothenburg University

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Gothenburg University
Botanic Gardens showing a park

Botanic Gardens

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Go for a stroll and enjoy a picnic among rare plant species, greenhouse collections and arboretums in these expansive gardens.

Botanic Gardens

Activities

Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour

Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour

AU$57
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour

Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour

AU$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

AU$73
per adult
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg Night Life With pickup and Local Guide

Gothenburg Night Life With pickup and Local Guide

AU$267
per adult
Gothenburg Night Life With pickup and Local Guide
Gothenburg: Guided Walking and Swedish Fika Tour

Gothenburg: Guided Walking and Swedish Fika Tour

AU$147
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gothenburg: Guided Walking and Swedish Fika Tour
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Gothenburg from Gothenburg Port

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Gothenburg from Gothenburg Port

AU$463
per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Gothenburg from Gothenburg Port
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Our pick of the best Olskroken Hotel Deals

Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
3 out of 5
Olskroksgatan 23, Gothenburg
The price is AU$142 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Good Friendly Hotel
"Check in issue but was satisfactorily resolved the next day"

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2023

Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Gothia Towers & Upper House
4.5 out of 5
Mässans Gata 24, Gothenburg
The price is AU$259 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,125 reviews)
"Really lovely stay, super nice staff."

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Gothia Towers & Upper House
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
4 out of 5
Herman Lindmans Torg 1, Gothenburg, Västra Götaland
The price is AU$242 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,418 reviews)
"I don’t usually leave reviews, but I absolutely had to for this hotel — it was nothing short of magical. The decor felt like something straight out of Alice in Wonderland. Every corner is beautifully curated, with incredible attention to detail and a mix of modern and special antique furniture throughout. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
4.5 out of 5
Drottningtorget 10, Gothenburg
The price is AU$223 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$223
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,894 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very friendly. I also loved the breakfast. No outside noise in the rooms. Very silent. All around a good experience."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Clarion Hotel Draken
Clarion Hotel Draken
4 out of 5
Olof Palmes Plats 2, Gothenburg
The price is AU$199 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,211 reviews)
We will always stay here
"We LOVE Draken and will always stay here when we go to Gothenburg. Amazing staff and breakfast and super comfortable beds"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Clarion Hotel Draken
Scandic Goteborg Central
Scandic Goteborg Central
4 out of 5
VIKINGSGATAN 7, Gothenburg
The price is AU$192 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gothenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,932 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with amazing breakfast. Room was okay no phone in the room plus the temperature could not go up more than 21.5 in the room and during April is still chilli in Sweden. There is still construction going in the area so if you’re renting a car you need to park further since hotel parking ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Scandic Goteborg Central
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Other neighbourhoods around Olskroken

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Stampen

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Stampen. If sightseeing is on the list, Queen's Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Ullevi Norra Tram Stop or Svingeln Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Stampen
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Gårda

While you're in Gårda, take in top sights like Gothenburg Textile Heritage Centre and jump on the metro at Liseberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gårda
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Örgryte

While you're strolling through Örgryte, you may want to check out the bars and museums. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Bäckeliden Tram Stop or Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop.

Örgryte
Skansen Kronan which includes heritage architecture and a city

Gothenburg City Center

Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.

Gothenburg City Center
Universeum which includes a park

Heden

Travellers choose Heden for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop and check out top sights like Nya Ullevi Stadium.

Heden
City Museum which includes interior views

Nordstaden

If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Museum of Gothenburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.

Nordstaden

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