Backa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Liseberg Amusement Park
Take a day to experience the fun of this inner-city theme park with its gardens, classic fair rides and Europe’s tallest free fall.
Nordstan Shopping Center
During your visit to Gothenburg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordstan Shopping Center. Experience the area's museums and live music.
Universeum
Spend a day of fun in Gothenburg’s science centre, where you can see monkeys in an indoor rain forest, take a lie detector test and climb a Velcro wall.
Slottsskogen
Explore the great outdoors at Slottsskogen, a lovely green space in Gothenburg. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.
Gothenburg University
Enjoy the student vibe at Gothenburg University during your visit to Gothenburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Garden Society of Gothenburg
Enjoy the calming influence of this garden oasis, which is home to roses, tropical plants and frequent concerts, in central Gothenburg.
Activities
City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Go City: Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
Gothenburg: Universeum Entry Ticket
Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup
Gothenburg : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)
Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Backa Hotel Deals
Scandic Backadal
Staff spoke excellent English. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Room was a pain to access with the card as it seemed to be very temperamental. Parking was fine, as a larger van we had to park in the outdoor car park, but our room key opened gate. Pool was nice if not a little cold.
Reviewed on 26 July 2025
Euroway Hotel M&M AB
The entrance & lifts looks dirty and dated, but the hotel rooms/reception are acutely 3star standard. Microwave in my room and plenty of food shops and restaurants provide food options.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2023
Gothia Towers & Upper House
Great location
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Liseberg Grand Curiosa Hotel
Lovely family room but no drawers to put your stuff and only a small rail for clothes, not much for a family of 4. Otherwise excellent hotel, friendly, great location next to the park, easy to get into the centre, kids loved it
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Draken
Comfy room with good views across Gothenburg, powerful shower. Centrally located for easy access to sights, restaurants and bars. Rooftop bar was also quite vibey for a Saturday night. We did book a spa session as well which was actually pretty busy and so, not super relaxing (and you paid extra ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Scandic Goteborg Central
Beautiful hote, very luxurious.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Backa
Gamlestaden
Check out the museums while you're in Gamlestaden. Hop on the metro at Beväringsgatan Tram Stop and Kviberg Tram Stop to see top sights like Göta Canal and Skidome.
Kviberg
If you're spending time in Kviberg, check out sights like Skidome or Gothenburg Sports Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kviberg Tram Stop or Beväringsgatan Tram Stop.
Lundby
Bars, river views and spas highlight some notable features of Lundby. Make a stop by Backaplan or Frihamnen while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Wieselgrensplatsen Tram Stop or Rambergsvallen Tram Stop to get around town.
Stampen
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Stampen. If sightseeing is on the list, Queen's Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Ullevi Norra Tram Stop or Svingeln Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Nordstaden
If you're spending time in Nordstaden, check out sights like Nordstan Shopping Center or Gothenburg Opera and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lilla Bommen Tram Stop or Brunnsparken Tram Stop.
Gothenburg City Center
Travellers choose Gothenburg City Center for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Göteborg Centralst Drottningt Station or Nordstan Tram Stop and check out top sights like Garden Society of Gothenburg.
