Gothenburg
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Visit | November 2009
This popular hang-out is hip yet relaxed; cool yet cosy, and is the place where many of the city's creative types, fashionistas and design people gather. There's a nice backyard bar area, too.
Address: 8 MAGASINSGATAN. | Tel: +46 (0)31 133 000
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See | November 2009
Browse everything (pictured) from historic metal and ceramic pieces to industrial design. Whether you're into ancient Egypt, Nordic quilting, 1970s kitsch, or contemporary citrus squeezers, you can fi nd it here.
Address: 37-39 VASAGATAN. | Tel: +46 (0)31 368 3150
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Hotels | November 2009
Gothenburg's design hotel boasts a relaxed attitude, sleek fixtures, pop art and automated hall chimes as you walk by. And yes, that's a small glass swimming pool cantilevered off the top floor.
Address: 9 KUNGSTORGET. | Tel: +46 (0)31 751 0200
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Eat and club on the 19th-century boat “Starboard Port”, which is berthed at Kungsportsplatsen. Inside, there's a festive crowd, entertainment and music, while outside there are views of Kungsportsbron, a stone bridge over the city's moat.
Address: 1 KUNGSPORTSPLATSEN. | Tel: +46 (0)31 711 2410
