Despite the northern position of Sweden, the climate in the heteborage itself is soft enough. Nevertheless, the best time for traveling to the multipoint industrial resort city is warm . However, if the circumstances are complex so that the long-awaited leave will fall on the winter or autumn period, get upset and abandoned the trip to Gothenburg. After all, the outcome of any wanderings does not depend at all of the season, but from the configuration of the travelers themselves. And Gothenburg, if you figure it out, is interesting at any time of the year in my own way. Holidays and celebrations, celebrated here, are approximately equally distributed among all seasons. So tourists who looked at Gothenburg in the summer, will be approximately the same number of positive emotions and unforgettable impressions, like those who visit the interesting city in winter.
Winter Gothenburg
The cold season in Gothenburg is moderately and not as severe as in the north of the country. Air temperature in winter is rarely lowered below -3 (4) degrees Celsius. Snow, undoubtedly, pleases the little citizens, but not as often as they would like. True, it happens that white, fluffy precipitates falls on local standards a lot. The most tourist from the winter months is December. At this time, Gothenburg dresses in multicolored, shimmering lights and surprises tourists with many Christmas fairs and a scope of traditional Swedish festivities.
The only thing that can be a little upset tourists is the fact that in winter the daylight lasts long. Already in the afternoon the darkest. However, this inconvenience is compensated for many romantic candles, which in the evenings are lit in almost all restaurants and cafes of the city. Plus, all the central streets and alleys of Gothenburg are illuminated by festive garlands. So, in general, the city looks romantic, lively and beautiful.
As for the entertainment program, in winter, Gothenburg guests can take walks on numerous city parks, including the largest Slottsskogen Park, the Botanical Garden and Tredgardsforeningens Park with a real palm greenhouse. Active tourists and travelers with children should certainly look at one of the ice rinks. As a rule, there is a rolled item of skates near each rink. And Ice entertainment is available for tourists and citizens from the end of November to mid-February.
Nevertheless, the main advantage of the winter heteborg are holidays. What is only worth the Christmas market, which is located on the territory of the Lisurg Entertainment Park. That's where enough will be able to have fun in the city and their parents. Here you can taste as candy and sweets, sweet buns with saffron and mulled wine with ginger, and still ride the carousels and visit the Santa's house.
Spring in Gothenburg.
The period of natural awakening from winter sleep in Gothenburg passes in different ways. Spring may occur very quickly, and in early April, tourists will admire green lawns and flowering meadows. However, it is quite real and that the arrival of truly warm days will be delayed until the end of March. And only in April the temperature of the air will rise to +10 degrees Celsius. Therefore, if a visit to Gothenburg will fall on the spring, it would be good that it happened in May. This month will be the best spring option. The day will increase significantly, the air will warm up to + 16-18 degrees. And also, green getheborg is almost entirely filled with pleasant aromas of flowering trees, bushes and flower.
In terms of entertainment, Spring Gothenburg can offer tourists a gastronomic walk around the city. After all, with the onset of warm days, many cafes and restaurants in the city reveal the summer terraces sitting on which it is offered to drink a cup of coffee and taste Swedish dishes. In the event that tourists are cluttered, they will certainly offer to turn into a blanket or move inside the establishment.
Well, in general, travelers who were in Gothenburg at the end of April are incredibly lucky. They will fall out to take part in the celebration of the Valpurgian Night, which comes annually on April 30. On this day or rather night in the city there are musical concerts, interesting performances and burn fires. Mass festivities are arranged in the Park Slaottsskogen and on the outskirts of Gothenburg.
Summer Gothenburg
Summer in Gothenburg is usually dry and warm. Day air temperature is +25 degrees Celsius. The days seem endless, and the nights fly very quickly. In this period, tourists can enjoy leisurely hiking along the green corners of the city, have fun at musical festivals and visit a variety of concerts arranged in the fresh air. Plus, all summer visits to Gothenburg involves bathing in transparent water, heated to +24 degrees and sunbathing on small sandy beaches.
Summer entertainment program can be so diverse that each subsequent day of stay in Gothenburg will be unique. Tourists can go in a short excursion to the archipelago or arrange a river walk for themselves, walk along the museums of the city and spend the day with the whole family at Lisurg Entertainment Park. By the way, in the summer in Gothenburg, the day of the summer solstice and the holiday of crayfish.
The only small disadvantage of this time of the year is to increase the cost for accommodation. But these are inconvenience of the high season.
Autumn in Gothenburg.
Autumn in Gothenburg passes very colorfully, fascinating, but windy and with precipitation. The rains begin to go from October, and the daily temperature drops to +10 degrees Celsius. Already in early November, cold days become particularly tangible. But, despite all this, the autumn visits to Gothenburg will console tourists with numerous exhibitions, the opportunity to taste large clams, which in this period are distinguished by an unusual taste.
From the entertainment, the autumn city is ready to offer travelers fishing and "hunting" on crustaceans. Tourists with children will be interesting to visit Gothenburg in late October, when Halloween will be celebrated here.
The most important thing, with the arrival of autumn in Gothenburg begins the low season. Living prices are reduced, and the number of tourists decreases.