Founded in 1612 by King Gustavus Adolphus through a royal charter, Sweden's second largest city, Gothenburg, sits strategically in the Kattegat, an arm of the North Sea, on the west coast. The city's economic growth and prestige evolved over time thanks to its location along the Göta älv (river), allowing it to serve as a major trading port, first through fishing and then through international trade with the founding of the Swedish East India Company.

Today, Gothenburg's beauty is abundant throughout the city, from the Älvsborgsbron (bridge) that spans the Göta to the nearby remains of the nearby Skansen Kronan (historic fortress) to the many parks and canals including Brunnsparken. And when hunger strikes and seafood is the order of the day, check out Feskekörka (Fish Church).

I hope you enjoy this small photographic gallery from mornings and evenings in Gothenburg.