Karin Wimark is a journalist, photographer, gastronome and world traveller who has spent the past 15 years travelling across the globe in search of authentic encounters, cultural experiences and new surroundings.

A love story that began during a sailing trip across the Atlantic eventually brought her home to Sweden’s west coast and the Gothenburg archipelago. Today, she’s enjoying life in lovely Gothenburg, which she believes has the perfect mix of rough-edged creativity and laidback archipelago charm.

Over the years, she has worked as an editor and web editor and written articles for many magazines and websites including CafĂ©, Svensk Camping, Utemagasinet, Vagabond, Åka Skidor and more.

Karin Wimark

Karin Wimark

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15 bÀsta sakerna att göra i Göteborg

15 bÀsta sakerna att göra i Göteborg

Sveriges nĂ€st största stad vĂ€lkomnar med en avslappnad attityd. HĂ€r möts du av ett levande krog- och kulturliv, saltstĂ€nkta vindar och en av vĂ€rldens vackraste skĂ€rgĂ„rdar.  De blĂ„ karaktĂ€ristiska spĂ„rvagnarna skramlar genom stadens kvarter och varvskranarna vid Göta Älv för tankarna till Göteborgs historia som hamn- och arbetarstad.  Staden kĂ€nns i hjĂ€rtat. VĂ€lkomnande, livlig och med en stor dos humor. Det rĂ„der ingen tvekan om att det finns gott om saker att se och göra i Göteborg. Res hit för en weekend eller stanna lĂ€ngre och kombinera stadsbesöket med en ö-luff i skĂ€rgĂ„rden. Vi guidar dig till guldkornen du inte fĂ„r missa – frĂ„n lokala favoriter till givna klassiker.
15 best things to do in Gothenburg

15 best things to do in Gothenburg

Sweden’s second-largest city welcomes you with a relaxed attitude. Here, you’re met with a lively restaurant and cultural scene, salty sea breezes and one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos. The iconic blue trams rattle through the city’s neighbourhoods and the shipyard cranes by the Göta Älv evoke Gothenburg’s history as a port and working-class city. This city gets under your skin. Welcoming, lively and with a big dose of humour. There’s no doubt there’s plenty to see and do in Gothenburg. Come for a weekend or stay longer and combine your city break with island-hopping in the archipelago. We guide you to the must-sees – from local favourites to classic highlights.