Statue of Poseidon, Gothenburg

Name: Statue of Poseidon
Address: Gothenburg, Sweden
Telephone: +46 31 731 86 70

#140 among attractions in Gothenburg

Monuments and statues, Fountain

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Statue of Poseidon in Gothenburg is the work of Carla Milles located on Götaplatsen. It is a fountain with a sculpture depicting Poseidon - mythological ruler of the seas and oceans. The statue was discouraged from bronze. It was completed on October 20, 1927, and unveiled in November 1931.

Poseidon's statue became one of the symbols of Gothenburg.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°41'50"N, 11°58'47"E

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LorensbergGothenburg Sweden

Contact

+46 31 731 86 70

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Statue of Poseidon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Helix Roller Coaster, AtmosFear, Kungsportsavenyen, Scandinavium.

0.4 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
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~130 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
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~1940 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Watersports, Swimming pool, Sport venue
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Vast science center with rainforest zone
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~1640 ftE
Square
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~1570 ftNW
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0.4 miSE
World culture museum with guided tours
Museum of World Culture, Gothenburg
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0.4 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Poseidon?

Nearby attractions include Götaplatsen, Gothenburg (1 min walk), Göteborgs konserthus, Gothenburg (2 min walk), Göteborgs Konsthall, Gothenburg (2 min walk), Göteborgs stadsbibliotek, Gothenburg (2 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Poseidon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Poseidon:

Bus

Götaplatsen • Lines: 18, 52 (1 min walk)
Berzeliigatan • Lines: 186, 50, 513, 52, 601, 605, 610, 753, 758, Röd, X4 (4 min walk)

Tram

Berzeliigatan • Lines: 4, 5, Lisebergslinjen (4 min walk)
Korsvägen • Lines: 5, Lisebergslinjen (7 min walk)

Train

Gothenburg Central (22 min walk)

Ferry

Stenpiren • Lines: 285 Älvsnabben, 286 Älvsnabbare (27 min walk)