A Luxury Guide to Gothenburg, Sweden

Being the base for some of the largest companies in Scandinavia, such as Volvo, and birthplace to renowned actress Alicia Wikander the second largest city of Sweden present a mix of culture, relaxation, history and lately also luxury. As something seems to happen when a city does not need to carry the weight of a capital title, without a royal castle, a parliament or a national arena, these cities have to invent an identity of their own. To Gothenburg this means to take a position as a top destination for luxury travelers from across the globe. Lining up some extrodinary experiences and creative concepts, the city is well suited for the ones seeking the exquisite, secret and exclusive. Explore some of Gothenburg's premium hot spots.

Dine
Despite its size Gothenburg has no less than seven Michelin star restaurants to chose from. Ranging from the classical Sjömagasinet and Thörnströms Kök, serving up some truly traditional swedish dishes, to innovative and inspiring Bogha, the gourmand is surely to find something of liking.
If your prefer a more intimate setting there is a secret spot to explore. Tucked in a basement, a toss away from the city centre, the concept restaurant Bifångst invite you to a memorable experience. With only two seats, serving a menu made of what's left over from the serving from the main restaurant Hoze upstairs, Bifångs present about 20 courses prepared by Pia Holmberg, the creative chef with chemist background, turning her combined passions into pure plate pleasure.

Drink
Nothing state a bit a flare as much as a glass of bubbles. Stop by the romantic outdoor garden at Champagnebaren Forssén & Öberg for a delicate and delight drink to start your evening. For a zip with a spectacular view, stroll down the main boulevard of Avenyn and set your step towrads one of the world top-five ranked rooftop bars, Cielo at Hotel Bellora. Order a creative cocktail and indulge in the buzzling, international atmosphere.

Discover
Take a wondrous walk in the beautiful city garden of Trädgårdsförening and visit the magical oasis of Palmhuset. Hidden in the heart of the city this elegant greenhouse from 1878 is one of Europe's best kept, presenting an explosion of tropical trees and plants. Being of particular interest for the luxury traveler is the western wing, being home to hundreds of Camellias, non other than Coco Chanel's favorite flower. The Camellia House holds about 40 different species being in full bloom from October to April, peaking thier beautiful in February.

Shopping, dining and drinking by all means but the ultimate luxury for the busy business minds of today is time, a moment to stop, if only for a short minute. Gothenburg offer some great spots for a break worth a million. Visit the central park Slottskogen, which apart from beautiful ponds, greens and groves is home to a fantastic fauna of Scandinavian spices such as deers, elks and foxes. A short ride outside the centre is beautiful nature reserve of Delsjön. Perfect for a hike along the lake side, some well deserved reboosting, and experience the ultimate encounter with the unique and fascinating silence of the Swedish forest.

Do
Experience the exclusivity of one of the world's most premium cars in its home town.. Book a test drive of one of Volvos luxury models XC90 or S90 for a tickling ride to remember that will surely give you a taste for top quality.
If you prefer a more settled and slow paced activity, satisfy your senses and book a scent consultation at Doftsalongen to find a new favorite fragrance. Located at the luxury department store Nordiska Kompaniet, clients are offered a private sitting, getting guided to the perfect perfume from a wide range of some of the world's most honored houses.

Stay
For the true luxury seeker there is only one destination to stay, in fact only one room to reserve. Make sure to get the most out of your Gothenburg luxury experience by booking the brand new Suite Belle at Hotel Pigalle. Vogue has described this dream destination that holds all you could possible desire as the luxe suite stacked with pretty much everything a luxury lover want. A wardrobe filled with precious pieces, a private chef and special services upon request, Suite Belle invite you to indulge.

Shop
When international brand chose the capitals for their flagship stores smaller cities tend to turn to their creativity. Gothenburg is no exception. Apart from the above mentioned department store Nordiska Kompaniet that carries famous names such as Celiné, Balenciaga, Gucci and Bottega Veneta alongside Scandinavians must haves (Acne, Malene Birger and Filippa K to mention a few), ABCD is the place for premium shopping from a sleek and selected assortment of picks from Fendi, Saint Laurent and Givenchy. For the luxury seeker looking for that extra exclusive experience, Mouche The Apartment is a must. This semi secret hot spot is a shoppable apartment located in the city centred, presenting selected fashion pieces, luxury vintage interior and the perfect beauty products in an eclectic, carefully curated mix. Don't miss out on this talk out town but make sure to book your private appointment as public opening ours is restricted. If spending your money on eat friendly finds is more of your melody, then Feskekörkan is just the place. Being a landmark itself this beautiful, church like building, located just by the waterfront, brings you the ocean's most luxurious treats serving up oysters, caviar and lobster as fresh as could be.