New Year’s in Gothenburg
We recorded this episode to talk about spending New Year’s in Gothenburg and what it’s like to visit Sweden in the middle of winter. It’s a city that feels active without being overwhelming and a place where the holiday doesn’t require a packed itinerary to feel full. Gothenburg surprised us in the best way by feeling lively and social without tipping into chaos.
This episode focuses on winter travel, pacing your days and why Gothenburg worked so well for a New Year’s trip. It’s a city that rewards wandering, slowing down and letting the atmosphere guide your plans rather than trying to check off landmarks.
Episode Summary
In this episode, we talk about how we spent New Year’s in Gothenburg, from walking through different neighborhoods to spending time in Haga and visiting places like the World of Volvo and Universeum. We share where we ate, where we stayed and how the trip naturally stayed close to our neighborhood instead of trying to cover too much ground.
We also talk about New Year’s Eve in the city, from pre dinner drinks to a relaxed night back at the apartment while fireworks lit up the sky outside. Gothenburg felt celebratory without being frantic, which made it easy to enjoy the night without feeling pressure to be everywhere at once.
This episode is really about winter travel in Sweden and choosing not to over plan. We talk about why Gothenburg works well in colder months, how walkable the city feels even in winter and why it’s a good option if you want a New Year’s destination that still feels local and livable.
If you’re considering Sweden in winter or looking for a New Year’s trip that feels lively without being chaotic, this episode gives a real look at what Gothenburg is like during the holiday and why it stood out for us as a place we’d happily return to.
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