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Gothenburg
The main destination of the Swedish west coast is also a hotspot for life science innovation. The city is an important hub in Sweden’s growing life science sector and home to a vibrant cultural scene, world-class restaurants, sustainable living and a picturesque archipelago.
Welcome to Svenska Mässan
Nordic Life Science Days 2025 will be held for the first time in Gothenburg, Sweden on 13-14 October at Svenska Mässan, located at Mässans Gata/Korsvägen, 412 94 Göteborg – Tel. +46 31 708 80 72
Svenska Mässan’s central location puts it within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, pubs, shopping malls, and theatres.
Accomodation
Gothia Towers is a four-star hotel in central Gothenburg and one of Europe’s largest with 1200 rooms . The hotel is located in three towers: Tower 1, Tower 2 and Tower 3. They are 75, 82 and 100 meters high respectively. The top six floors of Tower 2 are a five-star part of the hotel called the Upper House.
Gothia Towers & the Upper House are the official NLSDays 2025 hotel.
A service agency that is in no way affiliated with SwedenBIO/ NLSDays has contacted attendees of the event offering to arrange accommodation for NLSDays. They are NOT operating with SwedenBIO/NLSDays approval.
“Gothenburg is one of the world’s most sustainable destinations according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index“
Getting around Gothenburg
By air
The international airport Landvetter (GOT) is located 20 kilometres south-east of the city centre and you can easilty travel from various destinations in Europe and the world.
Airport shuttle bus, Vy flygbussarna, travel to and from Landvetter Airport (approx. 30 min. journey) stopping at Korsvägen/ Svenska Mässan. Taxi or rental cars are also available at the airport. You can reach Svenska Mässan by car or taxi in around 20 minutes.
Landvetter airport
Vy flygbussarna – time table and tickets to the airport shuttle.
Swedavia – Taxi from the airport
Swedavia – Airlines flying to Landvetter
By Taxi or Car
If you want to get around Gothenburg in a taxi, there are several options available to you. Either call and book your taxi, hail one on the street or grab one from one of the designated taxi stops around the city. Approved taxis always carry yellow number plates.
Svenska Mässan is northern Europe’s largest meeting place for comprehensive experiences with a unique location in the middle of the event area in central Gothenburg.
During your visit you can choose from several convenient parking options. Read more here.
By Train or Tram
SJ, Öresundstågen, VR, Västtrafik, Tågab and Vy trains are running frequent services to and from the central station in Gothenburg, connecting the city with the Scandinavian capitals Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen. The journey times are just under 4 hours from Oslo, around 3 hours from Stockholm and 3,5 hours from Copenhagen. The trains from Denmark stop at Copenhagen international airport, making it a convenient option to fly there and catch the train to Gothenburg.
From the main railway station take the number 2 tram (towards Mölndal) or the 4 (towards Mölndal). From Brunnsparken Square you can also take the number 5 tram (towards Östra Sjukhuset). The trams stop at Korsvägen/Svenska Mässan.
Tram timetables can be found on the Västtrafik website.
Visa Information
Visa requirements for entry into Sweden vary by country. Citizens of European Union countries and several other countries can visit Sweden without a visa, if they meet certain requirements. For a complete list of countries whose citizens require a visa for travel to Sweden, as well as visa application information, please visit the Visit Sweden website.
Note that it may take several weeks for your visa application to be processed so please allow ample time when applying for your visa.