From Copenhagen to Gothenburg: A Travel Day with a Sweet Ending

Our morning started early—and a little rough. Brooke came down with the same stomach bug Chris had, so we (excluding Aurie who sleeps through anything) were up all night. Still, we were up by 6:30 to grab breakfast in the hotel lounge before heading to the train station.

Thankfully, the Copenhagen Central Station was clean, close to our hotel, and really easy to navigate. We boarded a train for Malmö, Sweden, then switched over to a first-class train to Gothenburg. The ride was smooth and relaxing—comfortable seats, quiet cars, and a great way to rest after a busy few days. Everyone appreciated the slower pace.

When we arrived in Gothenburg, the sun was out—a welcome sight. With time to spare before hotel check-in, we had a casual lunch at Espresso House inside the central station. The girls were both amused (and slightly confused) by Sweden’s paid public restrooms. Definitely one of those travel quirks they won’t forget.

From there, we took the tram to Liseberg to check into our next hotel: Hotel Curiosa. Connected to Liseberg Amusement Park, it looked like something out of a movie—bright colors, whimsical design, and a giant two-story indoor slide. The hotel also had a 100-year-old merry-go-round and fun games in the lobby. Our room had a separate bunk bed area for the girls—Aurie quickly claimed the top bunk.

Once we got settled, we headed out to explore and enjoy the sunshine. We took the tram and walked to Haga, one of Gothenburg’s oldest neighborhoods. Dinner was at Bord 27, and it was incredible. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier, and the food was standout: oysters, crab tacos, steak, cod with kale, and a rhubarb dessert that might’ve been the best of the trip so far. The girls skipped the adventurous menu, but Chris and I soaked up every bite.

We finished the evening with a walk to Next Level Gelato, enjoyed a few scoops, and strolled back through charming Haga before heading back to the hotel to rest.