The region's strategic position was admired even as early as the 1600s, when the Swedish King, Gustav II Adolf, founded the city in 1621, with the aim of making it Sweden's gateway to the west.Göteborg is not only a historical city but is also an international city. The city's international climate has existed since its founding. The first City Board consisted of five Dutchmen, three Swedes, two Germans and two Scotsmen and the city had, at this time, three official languages.
Even today, the city's international feeling can still be attributed to the influence of people from abroad. English is widely spoken and television programs can be viewed in Swedish, English, German, French, etc. You will quickly feel at home in Göteborg. It is a city embracing a high quality lifestyle, a rich cultural life, a clean environment, as well as having beautiful coastlines and scenery.
Göteborg is a pleasant place for people to work, live and relish. Welcome to the Göteborg Region!