
In expensive
Sweden,
Göteborg, with its cheap fares, cheap accommodation and fan- tastic
attractions, is a top introduction to the country that shouldn't make
your piggy bank turn up its trotters. Göteborg (pronounced something
like 'yer-te-bor') is also known by its English name Gothenburg. It is
Scandinavia's busiest port and has a continental outlook; its showpiece
Kungsportsavenyn boulevard is often nicknamed the 'Champs Élysées',
and the comparison is justified (in a low-key Nordic way). The
cheerful, relaxed atmosphere is enhanced by the city's large student
population.

Scandinavia's
largest amusement park, Liseberg, froths over with rollercoasters, ice
creams and glittery lights, and the nearby Universeum is another
wonder-world well worth exploring. Heritage sites and museums sprout
from every street, from 17th-century fortresses to state-of-the-art
21st-century multimedia extravaganzas. A tremendous 10% of Göteborg is
green space: take time out to stroll through its charming parks and
gardens.
The Göta älv (Göta river) runs through the city: in sunny
weather boat trips are a pure delight. You can easily escape westwards
on the efficient tram system for a mellow island-hopping trip. Despite
being a coastal city, the weather is good with high sunshine levels.
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