About Gothenburg

 A Historic City and One of the Fastest Growing Regions in Northern Europe

Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city. The city was established in 1621 by King Karl II Adolf and the infrastructure was mainly influenced by Dutch and Englishmen back at this time. Located on the Swedish west coast, Gothenburg has Sweden’s largest port, and the ferry traffic from Gothenburg to the rest of the world is significant for the development in the region. By the 18th century Gothenburg was a very important trading city. The Ostindiska Company was established in 1731 and traveled 132 times to Asia mainly importing spices, silk and tea.

 
Photo: Flygare Palmnäs

Gothenburg has a population of 500 000 and 900 000 in the Greater Gothenburg area that consists of thirteen municipalities.

With one opera house, two universities with 60,000 students, 20 museums, 63 hotels and two airports to mention a few things, Gothenburg is a vibrant international city with easy access to both sightseeing and plenty of business opportunities.  

The Gothenburg Region is one of the fastest growing regions of Northern Europe and an increasing number of companies have turned their eyes to the Gothenburg region lately. Today the region has more than 2000 foreign-owned companies that mark a dramatic increase in the last few years. 

 

Sources: Business Region Göteborg and www.ilovegoteborg.se

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