Götaplatsen
A cultural square at the end of a tree-lined avenue, where Carl Milles's Poseidon statue is surrounded by an art museum, theatres and a concert hall.
Götaplatsen was built in 1923 to mark Gothenburg's 300th anniversary. At its centre stands Carl Milles's Poseidon Fountain, which has become a symbol of the city. The square is surrounded by the art museum, the City Theatre, the Gothenburg Concert Hall (home of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra) and the City Library. From the steps of the art museum, you can look down the avenue all the way to the canal. The square is open at all times and serves as the starting or ending point for a stroll along the avenue.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Gothenburg Museum of Art
- Kungsportsavenyn
- Röhsska Museum
- Garden Society of Gothenburg
- Universeum
- Liseberg
- Paddan Canal Boat Tour
- Stora Saluhallen