Plan Your Trip
Below you will find the practical information you need to plan and enjoy your trip to Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Conference Hotels
- Conference, Activities and Performance Venues
- Travel and Public Transport
- Restaurants, Cafes, Bars and Sightseeing
Conference Hotels
We recommend securing your accommodation in Gothenburg as soon as possible.
ETC offers a limited contingent of pre-reserved rooms at a preferential rate. We encourage you to book your room without delay- you can see the hotel booking deadlines below.
Please note the availability of the rooms is on a first-come, first-served basis. The agreed rate for booking requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Hotel Poseidon
Booking deadline: 02 March 2026
Send an e-mail to info@hotelposeidon.com
Please mention reservation number 261695
Or give a call to 0046(0)31100550
Rates per night incl. breakfast buffet, coffee/tea and VAT.
Single 1060:- SEK/night (approx. 100€/night)
Double 1486:- SEK/night (approx. 140€/night)
Payment:
On site, cash, card.
(Secure pre-payment with card or via invoice available upon request.)
Cancellation policy:
Free of charge 24 hours before arrival (18:00 day before arrival local time)
If not cancelled, 100% will be charged maximum 3 nights.
- Hotel Lorensberg
Booking deadline: 16 March 2026
Single and double rooms for 4 nights from 3,980 - 4,380 SEK (approx. 375-410€ for 4 nights)
- SCANDICRubinen
Booking deadline: 06 March 2026
To make your booking please go to the website or by phoning us on +46 8 517 517 00, then press 1 for individuela booking.
Apply booking code: BGOE230426
All bookings will need to be made individually and individual booking terms applies.
At the time of booking the room will need to be guaranteed with a credit card.
The guest cancel their booking until 18:00 local time on the day of arrival
Changes or cancellation made after 18:00 local time on the day of arrival , or if a no-show will result in a no-show or late cancellation fee.
The hotel reserves the right to charge for all nights included in such a booking.
Price: 1520 SEK/night (approx. 140€/night)
Conference Venues
Göteborgs Stadsteater
Backa Teater
Travel and Public Transport
By air
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is located about 20 km from the city centre and offers connections to destinations across Europe and beyond.
Airport transfer
The airport shuttle Flygbussarna departs directly outside the terminal. Travel time to central Gothenburg is approximately 25–30 minutes. The bus stops at Korsvägen and the Central Station and continues to Lindholmen.
Taxi and rental cars are available at the airport.
Links
- Landvetter Airport: https://www.swedavia.com/landvetter/
- Airport shuttle: https://www.flygbussarna.se/
By train
Frequent rail services connect Gothenburg with Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.
Approximate travel times:
- Stockholm: 3 hours
- Copenhagen: 3.5 hours
- Oslo: just under 4 hours
Trains from Copenhagen stop at Copenhagen Airport, making it convenient to fly there and continue by train.
SJ: https://www.sj.se/
Öresundståg: https://www.oresundstag.se/
Vy: https://www.vy.se/
By bus
Long-distance buses arrive at Nils Ericson Terminalen next to the Central Station.
Flixbus: https://www.flixbus.se/
Vy Bus4You: https://www.vybuss.com/
By car
European routes E6, E20 and E45 connect Gothenburg with the region.
Traffic information: https://trafiken.nu/goteborg
Parking: https://www.parkeringgoteborg.se/
Public Transport in Gothenburg
Gothenburg has an integrated public transport system including trams, buses and ferries.
Tickets can be purchased via the Västtrafik To Go app or at kiosks such as Pressbyrån and 7-Eleven.
A single ticket starts from approximately 37 SEK. Tickets must be purchased before boarding, or paid onboard by contactless card.
Västtrafik: https://www.vasttrafik.se/
Public Transport Stops
- Göteborgs Stadsteater (Götaplatsen)
Nearest tram stop: Berzeliigatan (2–3 min walk)
Bus stop: Götaplatsen
Other options: Valand (5 min), Korsvägen (7 min, airport shuttle stop)
- Backa Teater (Lindholmen)
Nearest stop: Lindholmen
Bus 16 from the city centre takes about 10–15 minutes.
Ferry to Lindholmspiren + 5 min walk is also an option.
- Folkteatern Göteborg
Nearest stop: Järntorget
Major tram and bus hub located 1–2 minutes from the theatre.
Restaurants, Cafes, Bars and Sightseeing
You can visit Gothenburg’s Official Visitor’s Guide here
Areas for Dining & Socialising
- Götaplatsen & Magasinsgatan
Cultural centre surrounded by theatres, museums, cafés and restaurants. - Järntorget & Haga
Historic district known for independent restaurants, cafés and creative culture.
Restaurants in the City Centre, near Götaplatsen
- Restaurang Tiljan
Located inside the theatre
Nordic / European cuisine
https://stadsteatern.goteborg.se/restaurang/restaurang-tiljan/ - Toso
Modern Asian fusion, sharing dishes
http://www.toso.nu/ - at PARK
Modern international bistro
https://atpark.se/ - SK Mat & Människor
Modern Scandinavian fine dining (Michelin star)
https://www.skmat.se/ - Berzelius Bar & Matsal
Modern European brasserie
http://www.berzeliusbar.se/ - Masala Kitchen
Indian cuisine, casual dining
https://www.masalakitchen.se/ - Tavolo
Italian sharing dishes in a unique historic setting
https://tavolo.se/ - Mr. P
Modern European brasserie
https://mrpgbg.se/
Popular cafés
- da Matteo Vallgatan
Specialty coffee & bakery
https://damatteo.se/ - Brogyllen
Classic Swedish café & bakery
https://www.brogyllen.se/
Restaurants near Järntorget & Långgatorna
- Folk
Modern Nordic cuisine
https://www.restaurangfolk.se/ - Puta Madre
Mexican cuisine
https://putamadre.se/ - Dubbel Dubbel
Chinese dumplings & sharing dishes
https://www.dubbeldubbel.se/ - Taverna Averna
European bistro with Italian influences
https://tavernaaverna.se/
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