Your Expat Community in Gothenburg

Expat Life & Facts about the Local Economy in Gothenburg

A cool, laid back, and modern city with a rich and diverse cultural life, Gothenburg offers a different side of the Swedish experience to the hustle and bustle of Stockholm. Located on the southwest coast of Sweden and surrounded by beautiful forests and archipelago islands, the city combines rustic cobble-stoned streets and quirky cafes with modern skyscrapers and shopping districts. With excellent public transportation connections to Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo, the city is also a thriving business hub, housing key Swedish manufacturing and communications operations, including Volvo, Ericsson and Swedish East India Company. With Sweden's second-largest university, Gothenburg is also a major student center, with a lively and multifaceted nightlife. With a distinctive combination of big city amenities and small town charm, Gothenburg is a location that truly offers something for everybody.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Singapore or Prague, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Join Our Expat Network in Gothenburg

At InterNations our goal is to create a welcoming and secure platform where you can interact with fellow expatriates living and working in Gothenburg. We ask our members only to abide by our guiding principles of honesty, respect, and ethical behavior. You should feel comfortable to ask any questions you might have about life in Sweden's second city. For example, you might be on the lookout for advice about navigating Sweden's notoriously challenging property market, seeking job opportunities in Gothenburg's business district, or wondering where to find the best international schools. You may also wish to broaden your social horizons or pursue a particular hobby or activity — such as joining a sports team, forming a hiking group, or practicing your Swedish with fellow non-native speakers. At InterNations we also host regular networking evenings and special events for our members, allowing you to mingle with fellow expats over delicious food and drinks in an attractive local venue.