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A guide to sustainable
     Gothenburg

      The Palm House at the Garden Society
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The park Bältesspännarparken

Welcome to the world’s most sustainable                                       Winner of Global Destination
destination                                                                   Sustainability Index Leadership Award
Gothenburg is not a global metropolis, not even a capital city.               The latest ranking (2019):
Evenso, it is a destination that makes an impact on big issues. For           Rank         City                    Overall score
four years in a row, from 2016–2019, Gothenburg has held the                  1            Gothenburg              90 %
highest score in the Global Destination Sustainability Index*. And            2            Copenhagen              88 %
in november 2020, Lonely Planet named Gothenburg the world’s                  3            Zurich                  85 %
Best Sustainable City Stay in 2021.                                           4            Glasgow                 78 %
                                                                              5            Aalborg                 76 %
The fact that this destination on the Swedish west coast is a world
                                                                              6            Malmö                   76 %
leader in sustainability is not due to any specific campaign. Rather,
                                                                              7            Reykjavik               76 %
it is thanks to long-term work done by the destination and daily
                                                                              8            Sydney                  75 %
actions made by its residents and different organisations, many of
which are in the hospitality industry. We believe that anyone can             9            Melbourne               74 %
make a difference.                                                            10           Uppsala                 74 %

Examples on progressive work done on the
destination:                                                                  European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020
                                                                              Gothenburg was together with Málaga awarded the European Ca-
• 95 percent of all hotel rooms in Gothenburg are environmentally
                                                                              pital of Smart Tourism 2020*. A great honor, and an even greater
certified, making us one of the greenest hotel cities in the world.
                                                                              responsibility. We intend to use the title to drive change on a Eu-
                                                                              ropean scale. To us, this award is all about creating an even more
• Public transport is a vital part of the city and increasingly elec-
                                                                              sustainable destination, where everybody is welcome and able to
tric, with 145 new electric buses 2020.
                                                                              take part.

• The Way Out West music festival is fully vegetarian, with a large
                                                                              With the help from technology, culture, creativity, and involving
vegan offering.
                                                                              partners within the destination – hotels, restaurants, event orga-
                                                                              nizers, private companies and the academia – we are set on de-
• Liseberg Amusement Park runs on 100 percent renewable en-
                                                                              veloping in a positive direction. The capital year is extended to
ergy. They even have an attraction generating electricity to itself
                                                                              September 2021.
and other attractions.

                                                                              Read more on on goteborg.com.
• Gothenburg Culture Festival has won many prizes for their work
on sustainability, and aims to be the most sustainable event in
Europe, free of disposable products.

                                                                                           For more information about green activities
                                                                                             and outdoor adventures, please go to:

                                                                                       https://www.goteborg.com/en/nature-
                                                                                       experiences-and-outdoor-adventures/
                        Way out West festival

* GDSI and Smart City did not appoint any cities in 2020.
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SLEEP WITH A GOOD CONSCIENCE
                                                              Hotel Scandic Rubinen

Around 95 percent of the hotel rooms in the city are en-
vironmentally certified, making Gothenburg one of the
world’s most sustainable hotel cities.

Comfort Hotel Göteborg                                                      Clarion Hotel Post
   Skeppsbroplatsen 1                                                         Drottningtorget 10

Comfort Hotel Göteborg challenges the hotel industry with the               Clarion Hotel Post is a large, modern, first-class business and lei-
goal of becoming the most sustainable hotel in Gothenburg and in            sure hotel. The hotel is located in the old post office building at
Sweden as a whole. In 2019 the hotel won the award as the most              Drottningtorget, joined by an extension featuring a rooftop ter-
environmental friendly and sustainable hotel out of approximately           race with a pool and amazing views. All of the electricity used by
190 hotels in the chain. The hotel is now undergoing a plastic re-          the hotel is renewable, they have removed palm oil in their food
form. All disposable plastic has been removed, straws and coffee            production and all of the staff’s clothes are 100 % recyclable. Their
mug lids are now made of cardboard and toothbrushes are made                cleaning products are free of chemicals and they have a system
of bamboo, etc. The hotel is also calculating the climate cost of its       reducing the water usage.
food served.
                                                                            nordicchoicehotels.com
nordicchoicehotels.com
                                                                            Hotel Eggers
Gothia Towers & Upper House                                                   Drottningtorget 2-4
   Mässans gata 24
                                                                            Hotel Eggers is the third-oldest hotel in Sweden still in opera-
Gothia Towers is one of Europe’s five largest hotels, with 1,200            tion, located just by the central station in central Gothenburg,
hotel rooms and its own trade fair and conference space, plus eight         with parts of the building dating back to 1820. The hotel is Swan
bars and restaurants. Gothia Towers also houses Upper House,                ecolabelled and is powered entirely by electricity from its own
a 5-star hotel with a spa. It is the largest hotel so far in Europe         wind turbine. Measures are taken to reduce food waste and the
that is environmentally certified according to BREEAM. 94 % of              proportion of meat on the menu in the hotel restaurant has been
all waste is recycled. Some is composted and digested, and then             greatly reduced. They also have charging stations for guests who
converted into biogas that heats ovens in the restaurant kitchen.           have electric cars.
Beehives and a roof kitchen garden provide fresh, locally produced          hoteleggers.se
ingredients for the restaurants. The entire plant’s electricity re-
quirements are covered by wind power, which means that it saves
approximately 5,500 tons of CO2 each year.

gothiatowers.com
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Radisson Blu Riverside

Scandic (7 hotels in Gothenburg)                                           Radisson Blu Hotels
In 1993, Scandic decided to become a leader in sustainability and          Radisson Blu has two hotels in Gothenburg, the Radisson Blu
push the development on sustainability in the hotel sector. The            Scandinavia and the Radisson Blu Riverside. Both of the hotels
idea to “hang up your towel if you want to use it again” came from         are climate compensating for all events and meetings, they no
Scandic – an idea that is now the standard in the hotel industry           longer use plastics and their food is made based on the season.
around the world. Scandic has opted out of using straws, drink             During the summer they also provide electric bikes to all of its
stirrers, toothbrushes and take-away cups made of plastic. In              guests.
Gothenburg three hotels are Swan ecolabelled; Rubinen, Europa              radissonhotels.com
and Opalen.

scandichotels.com

STF Göteborg City Hotel & Hostel
   Drottninggatan 63-65
                                                                              Gothenburg keeps on growing
Centrally located budget accommodation with a modern and                      Before the pandemic the demand in hotel rooms was high
trendy design. The hotel is certified by Green Key and also LEED              in Gothenburg, and even though 2020 was a rough year
classified. Within the Swedish Tourist Association, the hotel has             the city will get more than 3000 new hotel rooms in both
its own sustainability policy and is committed to sustainability, by          new and existing hotels. In 2021, two new hotels will open
focusing on community involvement, source separation, energy                  with almost 600 rooms in total.
consumption, sustainable agriculture (organic products) and good
working conditions. They avoid using disposables and only work                Furthermore, the city is estimated to grow by a third until
with environmentally certified cleaning products.                             2035. That means 150 000 new residents.
svenskaturistforeningen.se
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SUSTAINABILITY ON THE MENU
                                                                                Taverna Averna

Many locals in Gothenburg enjoy a healthy and eco-
friendly lifestyle. It is easy to find vegetarian food and
chefs that prefer local produce and let the seasons
cowrite their menus. Here is a short list of selected
restaurants, bars and cafes with an eco-profile.

Natur                                                                                         Cum pane
    Geijersgatan 12                                                                               Mariagatan 17, Kobbarnas Väg 4

A restaurant for all occasions; a romantic dinner or a place to relax                         A small and genuine organic bakery that bakes everything
with a glass of Champange. Vegetables are always in a constant                                from scratch. Here, every single ingredient is organic and
focus, they serve seasonal dishes and all their wine is natural.                              the full range is eco-certified.

restaurangnatur.se                                                                            cumpane.coop

Garveriet                                                                                     Wine mechanics
    Garverivägen 9                                                                                Lilla Waterloogatan 15

At Garveriet in Floda, sustainability, local and small scale are top                          At this urban winery in the district of Gamlestaden, grapes from
priorities. This old tannery is now a bakery, restaurant, cafe and                            Germany and France are turned into locally produced wines.
shop with conference halls and much more. The ingredients used                                There is also a restaurant offering lunch, dinner and a weekend
come from producers within a 200 kilometers radius, and the aim                               brunch.
is to become self-sufficient on vegetables and fish, and besides that
                                                                                              winemechanics.se
inspire others to live and eat more sustainably.

garveriet.se                                                                                  Kafé Magasinet
                                                                                                  Tredje Långgatan 9
Vrå
                                                                                              Kafé Magasinet is KRAV*-certified, the electricity comes from so-
    Drottningtorget 10
                                                                                              lar panels and they are using biogas. The cafe has generous ope-
Japanese and Swedish west coast fusion. Vrå has a strong focus on                             ning hours, serving everything from coffee and breakfast to dinner
sustainability and Gothenburg’s largest sake bar. Most vegetables                             with solely organic wines.
on the menu come from their own rooftop farm and the seafood
                                                                                              kafemagasinet.se
comes mostly from the wild instead of fish farms.

restaurangvra.se/en

* The KRAV label shows that produce has been grown without chemical pesticides or fertiliser, with good standards of animal husbandry by ethical producers.
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Koka

Botaniska paviljongen                                                                        Blackbird
   Carl Skottsbergs Gata 22A                                                                     Stigbergsliden 3
A cafe and restaurant with local and KRAV*-certified dishes, with                            A vegan bar and restaurant locaded in Majorna. The food is com-
seasonal changes, beautifully located in the Gothenburg Botanical                            pletely vegan and cooked from scratch using ingredients such as
Garden.                                                                                      seitan, tofu and tempeh. Blackbird is a cooperative restaurant
                                                                                             run by vegans. The resturant is a result of a crowdfunding project.
botaniskapaviljongen.se
                                                                                             blackbirdvegan.se
St Agnes
   Vasagatan 37-39                                                                           Koka
                                                                                                 Viktoriagatan 12
A bakery and café with vegan sweets. St. Agnes is located at Röhsska
                                                                                             At star restaurant Koka, sustainability makes the food taste even
Museum of Design and Craft near the main boulevard, Avenyn. Here
                                                                                             better. Here, it is natural to work with local farmers and to fol-
you will find everything from sweet cinnamon buns, brownies and
                                                                                             low the seasons, and the menus are based on vegetables and fish
cheesecakes to grilled sandwiches and lentil soups.
                                                                                             rather than meat.
facebook.com/StAgnesKafe/
                                                                                             restaurangkoka.se

                                                                 Vegan and vegetarian food is good for the
                                                                 environment. See lists of restaurants here:
                                                                       Vegan food and Vegetarian food

  * The KRAV label shows that produce has been grown without chemical pesticides or fertiliser, with good standards of animal husbandry by ethical producers.
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EVENTS
                                              AND ACTIVITIES*
                                                                       Gunnebo House and Gardens

Gothenburg is one of Scandinavia’s best event cities.
Considering the size of Gothenburg it has an impres-
sive list of hosted events. It is not just a great event
city, there are so many things you can do here. Explore
everything from an amusement park and a hiking trail
to historical buildings and public saunas.

Way Out West                                                                                  – IPBES won. Previous winners include Al Gore and Kofi Annan.
                                                                                              The theme for 2021 is anti-corruption.
The Way Out West festival has a strong focus on being environ-
mentally friendly and was the first festival in Sweden to become
                                                                                              winwingothenburgaward.com
KRAV**-certified. All the food served during the festival is vege-
tarian and has been since 2012. Thanks to the festivals popularity,                           More sustainable events
it has been very successful in putting sustainability on top of the
                                                                                              Other sustainable events are for instance The International Sci-
agenda.
                                                                                              ence Festival Gothenburg who works actively with sustainability
wayoutwest.se                                                                                 in three dimensions; economical, ecological and social, and Goth-
                                                                                              enburg Horse Show. Gothenburg Horse Show is environmentally
Gothenburg Culture Festival                                                                   certified and they are working hard to reduce their emissions.

One of Scandinavia’s largest culture festivals with over 1,5 million
                                                                                              vetenskapsfestivalen.se
visits every year. The festival has made sustainability a part of its                         gothenburghorseshow.com
DNA and done some very innovative work – like introducing a
discount on food to people who bring their own lunch box and
dressing the whole staff in second hand clothes.
                                                                                              The sauna and public pool in Frihamnen
                                                                                                  Frihamnen 7
gothenburgculturefestival.com
                                                                                              At the Frihamnen area on Hisingen, across the river from the city
Win Win Award                                                                                 centre, you will find the famous sauna constructed from recycled
                                                                                              material. The sauna is located in Jubileumsparken, a test park
The Gothenburg Award for Sustainable Development is given an-                                 which is in the process of becoming permanent. During the reno-
nually in recognition for outstanding achievements towards a sus-                             vations in 2021, the sauna will be closed, together with the
tainable future. With a prize fund of one million Swedish kronor,                             public pool which is developed to be socially and ecologically sus-
it is the leading award of its kind. In 2020, The Intergovernmental                           tainable with water cleaned entirely without chlorine. When the
Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services                                park opens in 2022, it is for the long run.

                                                                                              goteborg.com/en/jubileumsparken
* Events and activities can be cancelled or different than described due to the pandemic.
** The KRAV label shows that produce has been grown without chemical pesticides or fertiliser, with good standards of animal husbandry by ethical producers.
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Liseberg Amusement Park

Gunnebo House and gardens                                             Pilgrimsleden Göta Älv
  Christina Halls väg                                                 Pilgrimsleden Göta Älv is about 120 kilometres and stretches from
                                                                      Masthuggskyrkan in Gothenburg via Ale, Lilla Edet, Trollhättan
Gunnebo is a cultural heritage with guided tours and events, a
                                                                      and Vänersborg. Hiking the Pilgrimsleden Göta Älv from Gothen-
shop, farm and coffee house. They also have a KRAV-certified
                                                                      burg to Vänersborg is about hiking with history theme. The rich
restaurant with a beautiful kitchen garden where vegetables,
                                                                      ancient and medieval history is ever-present.
spices, cut flowers and fruit trees grow. Gunnebo House and
gardens has two stars in the Michelin Green Guide and the             pilgrimsledengotaalv.se
whole park has been organically certified since 2006.

gunneboslott.se                                                       Let’s Boat
                                                                        Lejontrappan, Östra Hamngatan
Liseberg Amusement Park                                               Sail through the historical canals with your own electric boat!
                                                                      There are no requirements for a license to rent the boat and you
  Örgrytevägen 5
                                                                      can fit as many as 12 persons onboard. Ride as a couple, family,
Liseberg takes pride in being innovative when it comes to sustai-     friends, colleagues or explore Gothenburg on your own. Drinks
nability. They do not just use renewable energy – they own their      and snacks are allowed to bring on so why not enjoy a picnic with
own wind turbine. They do not only offer vegetarian alternatives      local delicatessen onboard. You can rent the boat 1,2 or 3 hours
– they have a completely vegetarian restaurant. Also, staff clothes   from April 2021.
are partially made from recycled plastic bottles and energy from      letsboat.se
one of the rollercoasters (Loke) is saved and used to drive itself
and other attractions to name a few.

liseberg.se

Gotaleden                                                                Swedes’ love for the nature
Gotaleden is the perfect way to escape the city – yet have access        As soon as the sun comes out, Swedes take to the streets
to some of its comforts. The nine different legs stretching from         and enjoy the weather. They also love the nature, and there
Gothenburg to Alingsås are easily reachable by train. Along the          is plenty of it for everyone. Allemansrätten (the freedom to
                                                                         roam) is much appreciated and gives you a great access to
path there are plenty of sights, hotels, cafes and restaurants. If
                                                                         nature. You can even go camping for a night in the woods.
you want to sleep in the woods there are shelters and fireplaces
you can use. Gotaleden is growing with two more legs between
                                                                         This lifestyle has for long been a way for Swedes to find
Alingsås and Vårgårda, opening in 2021.                                  peacefulness and relaxation while breathing in the fresh air
gotaleden.se                                                             and recharge batteries. Why not try the latest fast growing
                                                                         trend of winter swimming (without access to a sauna).
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SHOP SUSTAINABLE
                                                             Nudie Jeans Co. Store

Sustainable shopping is becoming increasingly im-
portant for people, and our locals have already taken
it to practice. Gothenburg offers several independent
boutiques, from organic clothing and jeans to locally
sourced food.
Thrive                                                                     Nudie Jeans
   Södra Allégatan 11                                                         Vallgatan 15

At Thrive – Conscious Fashion you can find the best organic,               This success story started in Gothenburg in the early 2000s and
fair and sustainable fashion available in the industry. Provided in        the head office is still located here. Nudie Jeans is one of the most
selective small collections from the most interesting, innovative          well-known and sustainable jeans brand in the world, with retai-
and conscious designers/manufacturers around the world. You                lers globally. Their jeans are made with 100 percent organic cot-
will find nothing but natural, organic or recycled garments free           ton denim, social responsibility and transparent production. They
from harsh chemicals, pesticides and toxic dyes. The shop in Haga          strive for sustainable consumption by offering free repair service,
is fully restored to ecological construction principles and comple-        reselling second hand products and recycling worn out products.
tely furnished from recycled natural materials.
                                                                           nudiejeans.com
thrivestore.se
                                                                           Fram
Icebug                                                                        Nordenskiöldsgatan 18, Södra Allégatan 2
   Södra Larmgatan 9
                                                                           Established back in 1984 as a customer cooperative, this food shop
Icebug is the first climate positive outdoor shoe brand and a world        is now run by its employees. Despite the fact that organic food is
leader in sustainability. They offer a wide range of grip-proof out-       now found in most supermarkets it is always crowded at Fram.
door shoes, and in their collection you will find walking, runnin g        The traditional and genuine touch is probably part of its success.
and hiking shoes. Icebug is based in Gothenburg with a store in            Here, you find a lot of products not available elsewhere.
the city center and headquarter in Jonsered, right outside Goth-
                                                                           framekolivs.se
enburg.

icebug.com
                                                                           Happy Vegan
                                                                              Olivedalsgatan 2
                                                                           A vegan grocery store located at Olivedalsgatan in Linné. Besides
                                                                           aiming to have a wide selection of vegan products, Happy vegans’
                                                                           goal is to have a sustainable approach in as many aspects as pos-
                                                                           sible.

                                                                           happyvegan.se
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Haga

Eco & Fair                                                            Dedicated
   Landsvägsgatan 38                                                     Kungsgatan 17
This shop has been around for a few years and is loca-                Right in the city centre you will find Dedicated. A shop for
ted close to Linnégatan. Among other things, the shop has             modern street wear that also happens to be keen on eco
a wide selection of ethically produced shoes.                         friendly materials and fair trade. They have clothes for
minni.se                                                              men, women and kids.

                                                                      dedicatedbrand.com
EcoRide
   Övre Husargatan 11                                                 Eduards Accessories
Cool electric bike shop in Linne/Haga. It was founded in Gothen-         Kastellgatan 11
burg with the purpose to give people an option to petrol-driven       The Gothenburg brand, Eudards Accessories, is inspired by the
vehicles and instead contribute to a better environment by choo-      patterns and structures around us. The Swedish architect and
sing electric bikes.                                                  designer Cecilia Eduards designs everyday accessories made with
                                                                      care. The showroom is located at Kastellgatan, and you will find
ecoride.se
                                                                      the accessories at some stores in Gothenburg.

                                                                      eduardsaccessories.se
Maska
   Fjärde Långgatan 6
The idea behind Maska was to take the best part of the hand knit-
                                                                      Tvåla & Tvaga
ting world – the quality of yarns and the elaborate patterns – and       Haga Nygata 5
make it commercially available. Sustainability is in focus throug-    Cute shop located among the cafés along Haga Nygata. A small-
hout the production, but also in the long-lasting quality of the      scale soap factory is found behind the scenes, focusing on organic
garments.                                                             ingredients and lovely scents.

maska.se                                                              tvalaochtvaga.se
SECOND HAND
                             AND VINTAGE SHOPS
                                                              Flea Market in Majorna

It is easy and fun to shop vintage and second hand bargains
in Gothenburg. You will find everything from fancy antiques
to second hand and exclusive vintage clothes.

Myrorna                                                                      everything for an outdoor adventure; clothing, hiking boots, surf-
                                                                             boards, skis and much more.
   Järntorgsgatan 10, Redbergsvägen 11A
                                                                             tracksrecycle.se
The second hand store Myrorna at Järntorget is one of the lar-
gest in Sweden. With four floors of selected clothes, furniture and
books you can easily spend several hours strolling around. Do not
                                                                             Kvillehyllan
miss the top floor where you will find the real goodies.                        Kvilletorget 16
myrorna.se                                                                   Porcelain, furniture, art, clothes, handicraft from local designers -
                                                                             the charming second hand shop Kvillehyllan has it all. A fun twist
Ragtime herr                                                                 is that anybody can rent a space in the store and sell their stuff
                                                                             which results in an ever-changing selection of products.
   Magasinsgatan 15
                                                                             kvillehyllan.se
This is the place for men who do not want to go through tons of
stuff in order to find what they are really looking for. The selection
                                                                             Fåfängans Antik
is already made for you, and that is partly what you pay for, except
for the quality and style of course.                                            Haga Nygata 16

ragtimeherr.se                                                               This little gem is full of unique antiques and items tantalizing the
                                                                             mind. The shop is firmly rooted in old school antiques but has
                                                                             expanded into the world of Christian Dior jewellery, beautiful bi-
BjörkåFrihet
                                                                             jouterie and a range of gentlemen’s paraphernalia.
   Linnégatan 9, Ångpannegatan 5
                                                                             fafangansantik.com
Björkåfrihet is not your carefully selected vintage store, but the
clothes are well sorted according to occasion, style and colour.
                                                                             Flea markets
Prices are much more reasonable than the more fashionable vin-
tage-stores.                                                                 There are many flea markets in Gothenburg during the year and
                                                                             it is a great way to both make a bargain and meet local people.
emmausbjorka.se
                                                                             The Megaloppis, which takes place on the last weekend in May, is
                                                                             the largest one in town, transforming Majorna, the hip district in
Tracks Recycle                                                               the city’s west end, into a gigantic yard sale attracting thousands
   Karl Johansgatan 76                                                       of visitors.

Tracks Recycle is a premium second-hand shop specialized in                  Read more about second hand and vintage in Gothenburg:
clothing and gear for outdoor sports and activities. The store has           www.goteborg.com/en/vintage/
TRAVEL AROUND
                                            GOTHENBURG

Gothenburg is a pocket-sized metropolis where almost
everything is within walking distance. If you prefer oth-
er means of transportation, there is a well-developed
tram network that does not generate any carbon dioxide
emissions and no less than 1,000 practical rental bikes
at your disposal.
Walking or biking                                                                         buses with a capacity of 11 persons. It may not take you far as its
                                                                                          route 56 just have two stops, but it is free and can be a fun expe-
Most points of interest in Gothenburg are within walking or                               rience. By 2030 there will be only electric buses in Gothenburg.
cycling distance. The city operates a popular rental bike system
called Styr & Ställ with 1,750 bikes at 135 stations located between
                                                                                          Assistance and accessibility for public transport
300 and 500 metres apart. With 7 gears and all bikes accessible
                                                                                          To improve the accessibility of public transport, Gothenburg has
through an app in your mobile phone, it is easy and convenient to
                                                                                          travel guides assisting travellers, and free assistance can be ar-
discover the city. It is cheap and eco-friendly. You can also rent a
                                                                                          ranged when travelling with Västtrafik. Västtrafik also has a travel
bike for a couple of days at one of Gothenburg’s bike rentals.
                                                                                          planning tool (Reseplaneraren) which permits journey planning
                                                                                          with various accessibility requirements, such as space for a wheel-
Public transport                                                                          chair or on-board announcement of each stop.

The public transport system in Gothenburg consists of a large net-
                                                                                          The electric ferry Elvy
work of buses, trams and ferries where 96 % of the vehicles are
driven by non-fossil fuels.                                                               Gothenburg is a city located by the water and ferries traffic the
                                                                                          Göta älv river. Elvy is driven by only renewable electricity and
Tram                                                                                      made her virgin journey in November 2018. In the future there are
                                                                                          plans to convert at least two more ferries to electric driven ones.
The trams are not only a beautiful and historic way to experience
the city, they also run on electricity which contributes to better
air in the city. To decrease to sound from the trams the tracks are                       Taxi
often surrounded by grass, which contributes to a greener city.                           The two main taxi companies in Gothenburg – Taxi Göteborg and
                                                                                          Taxi Kurir – are both environmentally certified. Taxi Göteborg is
ElectriCity buses                                                                         certified under the Safe Green Taxi scheme (Säker Grön Taxi). The
                                                                                          drivers are trained in eco-driving techniques, which on average
ElectriCity is an exciting collaborative initiative between industry,
                                                                                          reduce emissions by 13 per cent. Taxi Kurir has set up the Kurir
research and society in Gothenburg that is developing and testing
                                                                                          Quality certification system, which is fully ISO certifiable and is
solutions for tomorrow’s sustainable public transport system.On
                                                                                          similar to Safe Green Taxi.
34 bus routes you can travel on silent, electric buses that run on
renewable electricity. The latest edition is the self driven mini-

Recommendations about avoiding public transportation and/or use a mask on buses and trams can apply during the pandemic
Train                                                                                    Göteborg Landvetter Airport
Gothenburg has good rail connections and you can get here from                           The Göteborg Landvetter Airport is one of the most environmen-
the central stations in Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen in just a                         tal-friendly in Europe. It is certified to the highest level of the Air-
few hours. Travelling by train is energy-efficient, comfortable and                      port Carbon Accreditation scheme (3+). Göteborg Landvetter Air-
produces low emissions.                                                                  port tackles environmental and sustainability issues in many ways;
                                                                                         all electricity used at the airport comes from renewable sources,
Ferries                                                                                  one of the multi-storey car parks is powered by solar panels, and
                                                                                         heat is generated by biomass boilers and distributed by a district
Stena Line ferries run from Gothenburg to Denmark and Germa-
                                                                                         heating system. There are also charging points for electric vehicles
ny. The company’s terminals in Gothenburg are close to the city
                                                                                         and the airport’s own vehicles have been replaced to ensure the
centre which makes it easy to continue your journey in the city on
                                                                                         lowest emission class.
public transport. Stena Line vessels and the terminals in Gothen-
burg are environmentally certified to ISO 14001. The port was also
the first in the world to provide onshore power to vessels at berth.
                                                                                         Airport Shuttle
                                                                                         The airport shuttle bus from Landvetter departs every 15 minutes
Electric cars                                                                            and stops at several central locations in Gothenburg. The buses
                                                                                         are fossil free, and the drivers receive training in how to drive in
Göteborg Energi provides a map showing where you can charge
                                                                                         a sustainable manner.
your car in Gothenburg and Sweden. Several parking lots and
houses offer free charging for electric cars (but you need to pay the
normal parking fee) and during the winter 2020/2021 Gothenburg
got 500 more charging stations at public parking places. Many
hotels also offer the opportunity to charge the guests electric cars.
Sweden is one of the top countries in the world when it comes to
electric vehicles and biofuel.

Recommendations about avoiding public transportation and/or use a mask on buses and trams can apply during the pandemic
For more info and
               inspiration visit
                goteborg.com

        @goteborgcom #gothenburg #thisisgbg

Photos: Jennie Smith, Pär Pixel Petersson, Peter Kvarnström, Niklas Andersson
Photo/Scandic Rubinen, Maria Kopp, Aveny.se, Tina Stafrén, Line Ikse, Emma
Andrea, Markus Wetterberg, Happy Visuals, Superstudio D&D, Anders Wester,
Kjell Holmner, Erik Nissen Johansen
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