Sweden · month by month
Gothenburg food calendar
What is in season in Gothenburg, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Gothenburg
A hard monthThe best of January: Shellfish of the West Coast.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Gothenburg
A hard monthThe best of February: Semlor and Shellfish of the West Coast.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- SemlorFat Tuesday
Cream buns, sold January to Easter.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Gothenburg
The best of March: Shellfish of the West Coast.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Gothenburg
The best of April: Shellfish of the West Coast.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Gothenburg
Shoulder seasonNothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
Nothing special on our calendar for May yet. The city guide has what is good all year.
June in Gothenburg
Peak seasonThe best of June: Shrimp and summer fish, Midsummer.
In season
- Shrimp and summer fish
Räksmörgås (shrimp sandwiches) at the Feskekörka fish market.
Jun–Aug
On the calendar
- Midsummermidsummer weekend
Herring and strawberries.
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Gothenburg
Peak seasonThe best of July: Shrimp and summer fish.
In season
- Shrimp and summer fish
Räksmörgås (shrimp sandwiches) at the Feskekörka fish market.
Jun–Aug
Plan around
- Industrial holidayJuly
Many restaurants close or cut hours.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Gothenburg
Peak seasonThe best of August: Crayfish, Shrimp and summer fish.
In season
- Crayfish
Crayfish parties.
Aug–Sep - Shrimp and summer fish
Räksmörgås (shrimp sandwiches) at the Feskekörka fish market.
Jun–Aug
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Gothenburg
Shoulder seasonThe best of September: Crayfish, Shellfish of the West Coast and Lobster premiere.
In season
- Crayfish
Crayfish parties.
Aug–Sep - Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
On the calendar
- Lobster premierelate September
West Coast lobster season opens; boat trips leave from the archipelago.
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Gothenburg
The best of October: Shellfish of the West Coast.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Gothenburg
The best of November: Shellfish of the West Coast and Liseberg Christmas market.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
On the calendar
- Liseberg Christmas marketNovember and December
The amusement park's big Christmas market.
Nov–Dec
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Gothenburg
The best of December: Lussekatter, Shellfish of the West Coast and Liseberg Christmas market.
In season
- Shellfish of the West Coast
Lobster season opens in late September; oysters and langoustines in the cold months.
Sep–Apr
Eat it now
- Lussekatter13 December
Saffron buns for Lucia.
On the calendar
- Liseberg Christmas marketNovember and December
The amusement park's big Christmas market.
Nov–Dec
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.