Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
608K
Population
279 Mbps
Internet
GSE (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Göteborg's canals and wooden saunas reflect Sweden's inventive archipelago lifestyle, with fresh seafood markets and a thriving game dev industry fueling its cool Nordic vibe. Extended daylight summers and fiber-optic ubiquity make it ideal for remote work, with Landvetter Airport bridging Europe.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Sweden
Region
Northern Europe
Population
608K
Currency
SEK
Language
Swedish
Airport
GSE
GPS
57.71, 11.97
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
971 restaurants mapped in Göteborg
Tech
279 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Travel
GSE airport just 9 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
17,862 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
971
Cafes
314
Bars
149
Fast Food
282
Shopping
Supermarkets
134
Convenience
170
Shopping Malls
19
Healthcare
Hospitals
5
Clinics
228
Pharmacies
62
Education
Schools
539
Universities
38
Libraries
35
Recreation
Parks
337
Playgrounds
1,395
Sports
838
Cinemas
7
Museums
20
Theatres
32
Transport
Bus Stops
1,811
Train Stations
340
Fuel Stations
112
Services
Banks
42
ATMs
72
Post Offices
6
Police
3
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
279 Mbps
Download
221 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
14,559
Tests
4,412
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
1°
J
2°
F
5°
M
8°
A
12°
M
15°
J
16°
J
15°
A
12°
S
8°
O
5°
N
2°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 8.4 C Range: 1.2 - 15.6 C Rain: 1,240 mm/year Sunshine: 2,597 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.1
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.0
Overall
AIRPORT
GSE
Säve Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Gothenburg ( GOTH-ən-burg; Swedish: Göteborg [jœtɛˈbɔrj] ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, after the capital Stockholm, and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries.
Situated by the Kattegat on the west coast of Sweden, it is the gubernatorial seat of Västra Götaland County, with a population of approximately 600,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area.
King Gustavus Adolphus founded Gothenburg by royal charter in 1621 as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony.
tax relaxation, he also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast; this trading status was furthered by the founding of the Swedish East India Company.
At a key strategic location at the mouth of the Göta älv, where Scandinavia's largest drainage basin enters the sea, the Port of Gothenburg is now the largest port in the Nordic countries.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Göteborg known for?
Göteborg's canals and wooden saunas reflect Sweden's inventive archipelago lifestyle, with fresh seafood markets and a thriving game dev industry fueling its cool Nordic vibe. Extended daylight summers and fiber-optic ubiquity make it ideal for remote work, with Landvetter Airport bridging Europe.
How fast is the internet in Göteborg?
Göteborg has an average download speed of 279 Mbps and upload speed of 221 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Göteborg?
Göteborg has an average year-round temperature of approximately 8.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Göteborg?
Göteborg is served by GSE (Säve Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Göteborg?
The population of Göteborg is approximately 608K.
What infrastructure does Göteborg have?
Göteborg has 17,862 mapped points of interest, including 971 restaurants, 5 hospitals, 539 schools.
What country is Göteborg in?
Göteborg is located in Sweden.