Gothenburg

Sweden

31°F
Sister City since 1987

Chicago

USA

43°F
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4152 miles from Gothenburg

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Sweden’s second largest city of Gothenburg is also Chicago’s only sister city in the Nordic countries. The city’s famed Poseidon statue makes it clear that Gothenburg is a city closely associated with the sea. With the largest port in Scandinavia, the city’s economy and culture has thrived because of its location on the water. Gothenburg is also known for its amusement park Liseberg, attracting millions of locals and tourists every year.

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Geography + Facts

Population

572,779

Area

170 square miles

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Gothenburg, Sweden flag

Civic

Mayor: Axel Josefson