{"id":399,"date":"2024-10-31T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T23:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/eolis2024\/?page_id=399"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:40:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T16:40:15","slug":"gothenburg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/eolis2024\/information\/gothenburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to Gothenburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"inner\" id=\"gothenburg\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md\">\r\n<h2><em>Varmt v\u00e4lkommen till G\u00f6teborg!<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<p>This year, WindEurope welcomes you to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/?ref=EoLIS2024\">Gothenburg<\/a><\/strong>, the largest port in Scandinavia, for the sixth edition of EoLIS \u2013 our wind turbine end-of-life seminar.<\/p>\r\n<p>From the venue itself you can get a good view of our host city. Gothia Towers is the largest hotel in the Nordic countries, and one of the tallest buildings in the city. And from here you can take a 20-minute walk into the centre \u2013 or hop on one of the trams that will take you across the city and out to the nearby islands!<\/p>\r\n<p>At 57\u00b0N, days in Gothenburg are short in December \u2013 averaging just 6 hours of sunlight. But with the seasonal atmosphere, and the glow of festive lights, it\u2019ll feel all the more welcoming in that cozy Nordic way. So make sure to wrap up as you check out the sights, sounds and smells of Gothenburg!<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 40px 0 50px 0;\">\r\n  <hr>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"liseberg\"><em>God Jul!<\/em> \u2013 the Liseberg Christmas Market<\/h2>\r\n    <p>If you\u2019re looking for Swedish festive joy, you won\u2019t have far to go. Across the street from the EoLIS venue is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/places\/liseberg-amusement-park\/?ref=EoLIS2024\"><strong>Liseberg<\/strong><\/a>, Gothenburg\u2019s 100-year-old amusement park. From 16 November this year it\u2019ll be decked out in lights and stalls for its annual Christmas market!<\/p>\r\n    <p>Here are a few things to tick off your Swedish Christmas bucket list at Liseberg:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Check out the different themed sections \u2013 a <strong>Medieval Village<\/strong> (with a special ice show), <strong>Lapland<\/strong> (ft. Santa\u2019s grotto), and <strong>Rabbit Land<\/strong> (based on Liseberg\u2019s rabbit mascot).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Take a ride on Liseberg\u2019s <strong>wooden rollercoaster<\/strong>, or go <strong>skating<\/strong> on the ice-rink!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Check out the <strong>dozens of stalls<\/strong> \u2013 selling knitted items, Christmas gifts, jewellery, hot chocolate, scents, cheeses, gingerbread and more!<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Don\u2019t forget to warm yourself up in front of the many <strong>open-air fireplaces<\/strong>!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n    <p>Basic admission costs SEK 95 \u2013 or \u20ac8.30. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liseberg.se\/en\/park\/christmas-at-liseberg-park\/?ref=EoLIS2024\">Liseberg website<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liseberg.se\/en\/park\/christmas-at-liseberg-park\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liseberg.se\/en\/park\/christmas-at-liseberg-park\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/eolis2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/information\/gothenburg\/liseberg-christmas.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 40px 0 50px 0;\">\r\n  <hr>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/rohsska.se\/en\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/eolis2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/information\/gothenburg\/swedish-design-museum.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"design\">Turbines, textiles and tabletops \u2013 a hub of Nordic design<\/h2>\r\n    <p>It\u2019s no secret that Sweden has made a deep and enduring contribution to the world of modern design. Together with the rest of Scandinavia, they have championed a sleek form of minimalism, combining functionality and cosiness in a way that has become extremely popular the world over. Gothenburg, as Sweden\u2019s gateway to the rest of Europe and beyond, blends an interesting mix of local and global aesthetic trends.<\/p>\r\n    <p>It makes sense then that Gothenburg is home to Sweden\u2019s only museum specialising in crafts and design \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/rohsska.se\/en\/?ref=EoLIS2024\"><strong>R\u00f6hsska Museum<\/strong><\/a>. With an impressive collection of some 50,000 artifacts, it showcases the history of craft, fashion and applied arts from across the world \u2013 from ancient Chinese archaeological artifacts to modern Scandinavian exhibits.<\/p>\r\n    <p>If it\u2019s your own personal collection you\u2019re after, you\u2019ll find great examples of Swedish fashion and craft on sale in more than 25 shops across the city \u2013 check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/guides\/discover-a-world-of-design-in-gothenburg\"><strong>city website<\/strong><\/a> for more info!<\/p>\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/guides\/discover-a-world-of-design-in-gothenburg\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 40px 0 50px 0;\">\r\n  <hr>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"treats\"><em>Smaklig m\u00e5ltid!<\/em> \u2013 Swedish Christmas treats<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Whatever the season, Swedes take great pride in their pastries and sweet treats. Among other things, they\u2019re an essential part of <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborg.com\/en\/guides\/swedish-fika-in-gothenburg?ref=EoLIS2024\">fika<\/a><\/em><\/strong> \u2013 the all-important mid-morning break for a coffee and pastry \u2013 which has become a hallmark of Swedish culture. But Christmas in Sweden comes with special goodies and treats that are usually the first sign of the approaching holiday.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Here are some iconic Swedish Yuletide treats to sample while you\u2019re in Gothenburg:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><em><strong>Pepparkakor<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 or gingerbread. This includes gingerbread cookies, and sometimes whole gingerbread houses covered with icing for snow and decorations.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><em><strong>Lussekatter<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 or saffron buns. This s-shaped pastry infused with saffron is usually adorned with raisins, and is associated with the feast day of St. Lucy, the patron saint of light, on 13 December.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><em><strong>Gl\u00f6gg<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 or mulled wine. Not a pastry, but absolutely central to Swedish Christmas. Spiced with clove, cinnamon and cardamom seeds \u2013 you can find alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Definitely a good way to warm up on those chilly December evenings!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitsweden.com\/what-to-do\/culture-history-and-art\/swedish-traditions\/christmas\/gingerbread-house-and-magic-swedish-christmas\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitsweden.com\/what-to-do\/culture-history-and-art\/swedish-traditions\/christmas\/gingerbread-house-and-magic-swedish-christmas\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/eolis2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/information\/gothenburg\/swedish-treats.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 40px 0 50px 0;\">\r\n  <hr>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n  <div class=\"col-md\"><a title=\"Find out more\" href=\"https:\/\/goteborg.se\/wps\/portal\/enhetssida\/slottsskogen\/in-english\/zoo?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1432\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/windeurope.org\/eolis2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/information\/gothenburg\/moose-slottsskogen.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"col-md order-md-12\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"nature\">The Great Swedish Outdoors \u2013 Slottskogen Park<\/h2>\r\n    <p>If you need a break from the urban hubbub of Gothenburg, you have plenty of options. South of the city centre you\u2019ll find the city\u2019s largest park, <a href=\"https:\/\/goteborg.se\/wps\/portal\/enhetssida\/slottsskogen\/in-english\/?ref=EoLIS2024\"><strong>Slottsskogen<\/strong><\/a>, stretching for 137 hectares across three hills. As well as a place to rest and enjoy the fresh air, it\u2019s also home to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goteborg.se\/wps\/portal\/enhetssida\/slottsskogen\/in-english\/zoo\/?ref=EoLIS2024\"><strong>Sweden\u2019s only free-of-charge zoo<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 open all-year-round. Here you can see some of the native biodiversity of Scandinavia up-close \u2013 including Finnish forest reindeer, the Gotland Russ horse, Scania and \u00d6land geese, J\u00e4mtland goats, Swedish yellow ducks and many other animals.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnm.se\/en\/?ref=EoLIS2024\"><strong>Gothenburg\u2019s Natural History Museum<\/strong><\/a>, the oldest museum in the city dating back to 1833. Exhibits include a Bird Gallery with everything from ostriches to humming birds, a Whale Hall including a 150-year-old 16-metre blue calf whale, and a Mammal Gallery, dominated by a giant African Elephant.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>The only <a href=\"https:\/\/slottsskogsobservatoriet.se\/en\/?ref=EoLIS2024\"><strong>public astronomical observatory in Sweden<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 with public lectures and free guides from Monday-Wednesday every week \u2013 and a chance to check out the night sky too!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n    <p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/goteborg.se\/wps\/portal\/enhetssida\/slottsskogen\/in-english\/?ref=EoLIS2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"inner\">\r\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"\/eolis2024\/programme\/\">See the programme<\/a> &nbsp; <a class=\"button\" href=\"\/eolis2024\/registration\/\">Register now<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Varmt v\u00e4lkommen till G\u00f6teborg! 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