Gothenburg's central bus terminal is the kind of stereotypically European mass transit hub that…read moremakes even us Americans look at with envy and scream out "PORQUE?!" when subjected to atrocities such as the Port Authority Bus Terminal or Penn Station. clean, modern-looking (I wonder: how many Ikea hex-wrenches gave their lives to build this place), and efficiently laid out, Nils Ericson Terminal handles long-range buses coming from other cities. at the time, I was living just outside Oslo; the bus ride itself is a little more than 4 hours. centrally located in the middle of Gothenburg, the rail station is also conveniently a block away. agents are available to help you out if need be; many speak English and they actually speak it well. as is common in many European cities, at the bus terminal you can also pick up a pass for local mass transit with included free admissions or discounts for sightseeing. definitely worth it!

Order and clarity. It is easy to find your way at NET…read more The coffee shops are better in the train station, the ones here are too tiny and dull. I used to spend many mornings here a few years ago, and I must admit they have done some basic changes that improved waiting for the bus to Borås.

Like most small town train station this is small with just a kiosk (Pressbyrån) selling sweets,…read moresnacks, drinks and magazines. This has limited hours and isn't opened late evenings. There are enough seats and there are even internet accessed computers at a fee. The ticket service has never ever been opened the many times I've been there, so make sure to buy tickets in advance.

Saltholmen is the departure point for the archipelago south of Göteborg. There's a small beach and…read morean area for swimming. And an old fashioned kro (inn) with food and drink. But it is best known as where you park your car and catch the ferry to the car-free islands where people have their summer homes or rent one. There's a trolley to Saltholmen. Don't forget: it stays light very late in the summer in Sweden. Salthomen was beautiful at 9:30 pm (21:30 for Europeans) as the sun slowly set.

The best "beach" in Gothenburg! You'll find ferries to take you to the island (via your västtrafik…read moreticket) and to the west are some small areas you can sit by the ocean. It's not a typical beach with sand, but there are rocks and ladders you can use to jump from and climb out. There is a huge parking lot but in high season expect to come early to snag a spot, else you'll have to find street parking a few kilometers away. There's only a few restaurants and some are only open during the summer season, so plan accordingly!

Not much to see here. There's fast food like pizza and…read moreburgers and a kiosk for magazines and a quick bite. Building is from 1850.