Majorna, Gothenburg

#115 among attractions in Gothenburg

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Facts and practical information

Majorna was until 2011 one of the 21 boroughs of Gothenburg Municipality. Since 2011 it is joined with the former borough of Linnéstaden and they do together form the new borough of "Majorna-Linné". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°41'38"N, 11°55'8"E

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MajornaGothenburg Sweden

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Majorna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Masthuggskyrkan, Eriksberg, Älvsborg Bridge, Oscar Fredrik Church.

0.7 miE
Landmark hilltop church with city views
Masthuggskyrkan, Gothenburg
19 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.
0.5 miN
Harbor
Eriksberg, Gothenburg
13 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.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Älvsborg Bridge, Gothenburg
17 min walk • The Älvsborg Bridge is a suspension bridge over Göta älv in Gothenburg, Sweden, connecting the island of Hisingen with the mainland. It was built in 1966 and designed by Sven Olof Asplund. The total length of the bridge is 933 metres and the distance between the pylons is 417 metres, while the clearance below the deck is 45 metres.
1.1 miE
19th-century Neo-Gothic church
Oscar Fredrik Church, Gothenburg
27 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.
1.6 miNW
Church
Biskopsgården Church, Gothenburg
41 min walk • The Biskopsgården Church is a church building in the southern parts of Biskopsgården on the island of Hisingen in Gothenburg, Sweden. Belonging to the Lundby of the Church of Sweden, it was opened in 1961. It was originally called the Southern Biskopsgården Church before the Northern Biskopsgården Church was taken out of use in 2004.
~210 ftS
Theater
Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Gothenburg
1 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.
1.3 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Folkteatern, Gothenburg
34 min walk • Folkteatern is a regional theatre in Gothenburg, Sweden. The theater receives grants and assignments from the Västra Götaland Regional Council.
1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Backa Teater, Gothenburg
27 min walk • Backa Theatre is a youth theater located in Gothenburg, Sweden. It focuses on producing theater for children and their families. The theater was founded in 1978 by director Eva Bergman and actor Ulf Dohlsten as part of Gothenburg City Theatre.
~1130 ftNE
Church
Carl Johan Church, Gothenburg
6 min walk • Carl Johan Church is a Church of Sweden parish church on Sagberget, in Gothenburg. The church, designed by Fredrik Blom, is named after King Charles XIV John, who a year before the opening ceremony in 1826 was on a visit to the nearby porter brewery at Klippan.
1 miSE
A park opened in 1874 with a free zoo
Slottsskogen, Gothenburg
27 min walk • Slottsskogen is a 137-hectare park located in central Gothenburg, Sweden.
0.7 miW
Park
Färjenäsparken, Gothenburg
17 min walk • Färjenäsparken is a park located on the north bank of the Göta älv, Sweden. It consists of grilling places, a driving range, a ground for beach volleyball, mini golf, a cafe with a lunch restaurant, and other attractions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Majorna?

Nearby attractions include Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Gothenburg (1 min walk), Majorna, Gothenburg (5 min walk), Carl Johan Church, Gothenburg (6 min walk), Klippans Ångbåtsbrygga, Gothenburg (11 min walk).

How to get to Majorna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Majorna:

Tram

Chapmans Torg • Lines: 3, 9 (1 min walk)
Jaegerdorffsplatsen • Lines: 3, 9 (6 min walk)

Bus

Chapmans Torg • Lines: 190 (1 min walk)
Kustgatan • Lines: 90 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Stena Line Tysklandsterminalen • Lines: Göteborg - Kiel, Kiel - Göteborg (6 min walk)
Klippans Färjeläge • Lines: 285 Älvsnabben (8 min walk)