Eriksberg, Gothenburg

#34 among attractions in Gothenburg

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 57°42'2"N, 11°54'54"E

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

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

0.9 miE
Landmark hilltop church with city views
Masthuggskyrkan, Gothenburg
23 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.
1.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Park
Ramberget, Gothenburg
33 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.
0.8 miSW
Bridge
Älvsborg Bridge, Gothenburg
21 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.
1.2 miE
19th-century Neo-Gothic church
Oscar Fredrik Church, Gothenburg
32 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.
1.1 miNW
Church
Biskopsgården Church, Gothenburg
30 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.
0.5 miS
Theater
Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Gothenburg
14 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.
1.4 miNE
Mosque
Gothenburg Mosque, Gothenburg
37 min walk • Gothenburg Mosque is a mosque located at the foot of Ramberget on Hisingen in Gothenburg, Sweden. The mosque is built by Saudi Arabia and run by the Swedish Muslim Foundation. It was inaugurated 16 June 2011. The mosque cost 67 million Swedish krona to build and is 2000 square meters.
0.8 miN
Church, Cemetery, Sacred and religious sites
Lundby Old Church, Gothenburg
22 min walk • The Lundby Old Church is a church in Lundby, a borough of Gothenburg, Sweden. It belongs to the parish of Lundby in the Diocese of Gothenburg.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Backa Teater, Gothenburg
22 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.
0.4 miSE
Church
Carl Johan Church, Gothenburg
11 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.
1.4 miSE
A park opened in 1874 with a free zoo
Slottsskogen, Gothenburg
37 min walk • Slottsskogen is a 137-hectare park located in central Gothenburg, Sweden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eriksberg?

Nearby attractions include Carl Johan Church, Gothenburg (11 min walk), Majorna, Gothenburg (13 min walk), Färjenäsparken, Gothenburg (14 min walk), Gothenburg English Studio Theatre, Gothenburg (14 min walk).

How to get to Eriksberg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eriksberg:

Ferry

Eriksbergs Färjeläge • Lines: 285 Älvsnabben (1 min walk)
Stena Line Tysklandsterminalen • Lines: Göteborg - Kiel, Kiel - Göteborg (9 min walk)

Bus

Eriksbergstorget • Lines: 16, 45, 58, 99 (4 min walk)
Sörhallstorget • Lines: 16, 45, 58, 99 (7 min walk)

Tram

Chapmans Torg • Lines: 3, 9 (12 min walk)
Kaptensgatan • Lines: 3, 9 (14 min walk)