Olskroken Travel Guide
Gothenburg
Visit Olskroken
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Classic rides, a freefall at top speed, lively dance halls, restaurants and a botanical garden attract people of all ages to Gothenburg’s inner-city amusement park.
Nya Ullevi Stadium
Catch an event at Nya Ullevi Stadium during your trip to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Universeum
Explore an indoor rainforest, create your own superhero or sit on a real space toilet in the largest science museum in Scandinavia.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Bohus Fortress
Tales of kings, queens and bloody battles make this 14th-century Norwegian castle a fascinating day trip from Gothenburg during the summer months.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg
Private Shopping Tour from Gothenburg to Hede Fashion Outlet
Gothenburg: Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour
Top hotels in Olskroken
Best Western Tidbloms Hotel
"Third or Fourth time I’ve stayed here. As always, fantastic. Checking staff super friendly and very informative, Breakfast , great as always. And great value too. Would recommend."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
"Amazingly beautiful hotel! The design is excellent"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
"Great location and room, the junior suite worked well for family with 1 child. Only problem was the music from the bar down stairs until nearly midnight every night we were there which doesn’t help jet lag !"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Draken
"Excellent stay at this property. Staff were very helpful especially the staff at Heurlins. Both the waiting staff and chef were excellent at helping with options for a meal excluding my food allergies. Great location with the Tram stops outside to travel through the city. WiFi in room was great. ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
"The breakfast and dinner at the bar from the restaurant Archie’s was good quality. It has a great pool and spa like area overlooking the city which is nice after a long day of walking and sightseeing. We had a drink at Gogogqga which was a lively place. The view was so nice. Yhe hotel is not in the ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Olskroken
Gothenburg City Center
Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.
Centrum
Museums, historical sites and theme parks highlight some notable features of Centrum. Make a stop by Liseberg Amusement Park or Universeum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sankt Sigfrids Plan Tram Stop or Liseberg Tram Stop to get around town.
Heden
Travellers choose Heden for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ullevi Södra Tram Stop or Scandinavium Tram Stop and check out top sights like Liseberg Amusement Park.
Inom Vallgraven
Travellers choose Inom Vallgraven for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Domkyrkan Tram Stop or Grönsakstorget Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kungsgatan.
Lindholmen
While visiting Lindholmen, you might make a stop by sights like Frihamnen and Lindholmen Science Park.
