The most sustainable city: It used to be more Volvo-industrial Sweden than sexy Spotify Sweden, but today the seaport of Gothenburg has reinvented itself as a leader in sustainability.
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There's proof of it: In fact, the Global Destination Sustainability Index has named Sweden's second city the world's most sustainable destination every year since 2016.
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So many reasons to visit: Here are several reasons why we love Gothenburg, Europe's (and perhaps the world's) most forward-thinking city.
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Haga: Make sure to hop on your bicycle to pedal to the adorably cute shopping and café quarter Haga to shop for slow fashion.
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Central Gothenburg: Glide under the town's many low bridges on a tour of the city by boat.
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DaMatteo bakery: This is the place to experience fika, which translates to "a cake and coffee break" but is really a central part of Swedish culture.
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A park for all:Jubileumsparken is a new urban park in the Frihamnen area, across the river from the city center. The swimming, sailing and other activities are free of charge.
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This park is green:Jubileumsparken features a free public sauna with changing facilities made from 12,000 recycled bottles.
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Crayfish is on the menu: Wherever you go to eat, crayfish (shown here) and lobster from the nearby Bohuslän Coast are your best bet for true locavore cuisine.
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Taverna Averna: This local dining spot sources organic produce for its creative thin-crust pizzas and salads from its rooftop garden and has a list of organic wines for pairing.
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Kungsparken: This urban parkland gem forms a green girdle around the heart of town, preserving land that once held ramparts protecting Gothenburg from Danish invaders.
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Even the theme parks are green:Liseberg boasts more than 40 rides and attractions all powered by renewable wind energy. The thrill ride Loke generates its own electricity during its powerful deceleration, which is then fed into Sweden's national grid.
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Hotel Eggers: The third-oldest hotel in Sweden (parts of the building date back to 1820), this elegant property derives its electricity from its own wind turbine off the coast.
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Nudie Jeans: Gothenburg is also home to the global denim brand, its pants made with 100% organic cotton and purchased with the promise of free lifetime repairs.
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Bike lanes: Gothenburg boasts an extensive network of cycle paths, as well as a bike share program, Styr & Ställ, where the first 30 minutes of use are free.
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Alternative art: Bike to Röda Sten, an alternative art center spread across four floors of a 1940s-era boiler house.
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Slow fashion:Thrive showcases 45 brands that promote living wages for workers, innovative and toxic-free materials and quality over quantity.