Maritime Museum and Aquarium, Gothenburg

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Maritime Museum and Aquarium (address: Karl Johansgatan 1-3) is a place located in Gothenburg (Västra Götaland county) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 52 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 57°41'57"N latitude and 11°55'54"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Maritime Museum and Aquarium is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Stigbergstorget (tram, 3 min walk), Djurgårdsskolan (bus, 5 min walk), Slottsberget (ferry, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Masthuggskyrkan (church, 7 min walk), Carl Johan Church (church, 10 min walk), Backa Teater (concerts and shows, 13 min walk).

Coordinates: 57°41'57"N, 11°55'54"E

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Karl Johansgatan 1-3StigbergetGothenburg Sweden

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Maritime Museum and Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haga, Feskekôrka, Skansen Kronan, Masthuggskyrkan.

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Candlelit pubs and Skansen Kronan fortress
Haga, Gothenburg
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gothenburg, Haga is a picturesque shopping district that exudes a charming old-world aura with a contemporary twist. Renowned for its well-preserved wooden houses dating back to the 19th century, Haga is not just a historical treasure but also a...
1 miE
Shopping, Fish market, Market
Feskekôrka, Gothenburg
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gothenburg, Sweden, Feskekôrka is not your typical market. Its name, literally translating to "Fish Church" in English, is a nod to the building's distinctive architecture that resembles a Gothic church.
0.9 miE
Hillside fortress and conference center
Skansen Kronan, Gothenburg
23 min walk • Perched atop Risåsberget hill in the charming city of Gothenburg, Skansen Kronan stands as a formidable reminder of Sweden's military history. This well-preserved fortress, characterized by its distinctive redoubt and commanding presence, is now a popular museum that...
~1330 ftSE
Landmark hilltop church with city views
Masthuggskyrkan, Gothenburg
7 min walk • Masthuggskyrkan is a prominent landmark that graces the skyline of Gothenburg, Sweden. This majestic church, renowned for its striking architecture, stands atop a hill in the Masthugget district, offering a breathtaking view of the city and the harbor.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Ramberget, Gothenburg
29 min walk • Ramberget is a mountain on Hisingen island in Gothenburg, Sweden. The surrounding area and park is called Keillers Park. Ramberget is a popular tourist attraction and a place for outdoor recreation for Gothenburg residents, with walking paths, lookouts over the city of Gothenburg and artworks.
0.6 miW
Harbor
Eriksberg, Gothenburg
17 min walk • Eriksberg is an area on Hisingen in Gothenburg where Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstads AB had their shipyard until bankruptcy in 1979. For over a century the area was dominated by shipbuilding but a crisis in the 1970s destroyed the industry. Since the collapse of the shipyards, the area has been rebuilt into a modern neighbourhood.
0.6 miE
19th-century Neo-Gothic church
Oscar Fredrik Church, Gothenburg
16 min walk • Oscar Fredrik Church is a church in Olivedal in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was drawn by Helgo Zetterwall and erected in the 1890s. Belonging to the Gothenburg Oscar Fredrik Parish of the Church of Sweden, it was opened on Easter Sunday 1893.
0.6 miSW
Theater
Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Gothenburg
16 min walk • Gothenburg English Studio Theatre is a professional English-speaking theatre in western Sweden, and currently the only one of its kind in that region. The theatre produces contemporary English speaking theatre, mostly with actors and directors from Britain. It is located in Majorna, which is a district in the city of Gothenburg.
1.1 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Hagakyrkan, Gothenburg
29 min walk • The Haga Church is a church building located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Belonging to the Gothenburg Haga Parish within the Diocese of Gothenburg of the Church of Sweden, it was opened on Advent Sunday, 27 November 1859. Construction of the church began in 1856. The church and also the pulpit was designed by architect Adolf W. Edelsvärd.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Folkteatern, Gothenburg
20 min walk • Folkteatern is a regional theatre in Gothenburg, Sweden. The theater receives grants and assignments from the Västra Götaland Regional Council.
0.8 miE
Square
Järntorget, Gothenburg
20 min walk • Järntorget is a public square in Gothenburg, Sweden. A hub for public transport, it is located west of Haga and is the starting point for the boulevards of Linnégatan to the south and Nya Allén to the east; and the streets of Första Långgatan and Andra Långgatan to the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maritime Museum and Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Masthuggskyrkan, Gothenburg (7 min walk), Carl Johan Church, Gothenburg (10 min walk), Backa Teater, Gothenburg (13 min walk), Majorna, Gothenburg (13 min walk).

How to get to Maritime Museum and Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maritime Museum and Aquarium:

Tram

Stigbergstorget • Lines: 11, 3, 9 (3 min walk)
Kaptensgatan • Lines: 3, 9 (6 min walk)

Bus

Djurgårdsskolan • Lines: 190 (5 min walk)
Kaptensgatan • Lines: 190 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Slottsberget • Lines: 285 Älvsnabben (9 min walk)
Passagerargangway Göteborg • Lines: Frederikshavn => Göteborg, Göteborg => Frederikshavn (12 min walk)