Haga

The Haga district lies south of the canal and is one of Gothenburg's oldest neighborhoods. Steeped in history, it is the perfect place for a leisurely walk along cobbled streets while soaking up the local atmosphere. Pop into unique shops and boutiques, admire the famous wooden houses, and enjoy the café culture.

Haga is a city district in Gothenburg, Sweden, renowned for its picturesque wooden houses, 19th century-atmosphere and cafés. Originally a working class suburb of the city with a rather bad reputation, it was gradually transformed into a popular visiting place for tourists and Gothenburgers.

Gothenburg's first suburb The name Haga actually refers to the Swedish word hage, which means an enclosed field, giving a hint of the current nature and scenery at the time.

Not recommended areas: Gothenburg is very safe, there are no areas to avoid. From a tourist point of view, it is better not to venture too far into the suburbs, in neighborhoods such as Hammarkullen, Angered, Biskopsgården, and Hjällbo, as they are very far from the historic center.