Gothenburg is one of Sweden's most dog-friendly cities — a compact centre, plenty of parks and a generally relaxed attitude to dogs at outdoor cafés.
Best dog-friendly hotels
- Hotel Pigalle — no fee, in the heart of the shopping district.
- Clarion Hotel Post — rooftop pool, dogs in select rooms.
- Dorsia Hotel — art-filled boutique with a dog-friendly policy.
- Upper House — five-star luxury with spa.
Best parks and walks
- Slottsskogen — 137+ hectares, dog park and zoo.
- Långgatorna and Haga — cobbled streets and café culture.
- Delsjön — lake and forest one tram ride from the centre.
- Saltholmen — rocks and swims where dogs are welcome out of season.
Dog-friendly restaurants
Da Matteo, Café Husaren and many places along Andra Långgatan accept dogs on the terrace and usually indoors too. The Market Hall welcomes leashed dogs.