Sofia Blad is a Gothenburg-based journalist with a particularly soft spot for cosy day trips, new discoveries and great food. 

As a mother of two, she sees the city from a dual perspective: what’s exciting, but also what actually works in real life. That means a constant search for places where everyday life, family life and memorable experiences can coexist without feeling overwhelming.

With 15 years’ experience in journalism and communications, she has reported for newspapers, radio and TV on everything from major news stories to smaller everyday moments. Having lived in several different cities across Sweden, she carries with her a curiosity about how people live, eat and spend time together – something that still shapes the way she discovers new places.

Her writing is honest and shaped by the belief that the best experiences are the ones you can genuinely enjoy – with children, chaos and all.

Contact: hello@timeoutnordics.com

Sofia Blad

Sofia Blad

Local Expert, Göteborg

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De 5 bÀsta glassbutikerna i Göteborg

De 5 bÀsta glassbutikerna i Göteborg

NĂ€r sommaren tar sitt grepp om staden blir glasspausen en sjĂ€lvklar del av dagen – ett sĂ€tt att sakta ner, slĂ„ sig ner i solen och fylla pĂ„ energin med en svalkande hantverksglass.  I Göteborg finns allt frĂ„n klassiska glassbarer med kulglass till smĂ„ gelaterior dĂ€r smakerna skiftar efter sĂ€song och inspiration.  Vissa stĂ€llen gör dessutom sina vĂ„fflor pĂ„ plats, vilket höjer hela upplevelsen.  Utbudet i staden rymmer flera cafĂ©er som satsar pĂ„ glass utan onödiga tillsatser – nĂ„got som mĂ€rks i bĂ„de smak och textur. Det Ă€r svĂ„rt att gĂ„ mĂ„nga kvarter utan att bli lockad av en skylt, en kö eller en smak du inte visste att du lĂ€ngtat efter.  HĂ€r Ă€r nĂ„gra av Göteborgs bĂ€sta glassbarer just nu.
The 5 best ice cream shops in Gothenburg

The 5 best ice cream shops in Gothenburg

When summer takes hold of the city, an ice cream break becomes a natural part of the day – a chance to slow down, sit in the sun and recharge with a refreshing scoop of artisan ice cream. In Gothenburg, you’ll find everything from classic ice cream bars serving scoops to small gelaterias where flavours shift with the seasons and inspiration. Some places even make their waffles on site, which elevates the whole experience. The city’s selection includes several cafĂ©s that focus on ice cream without unnecessary additives – something that’s clear in both taste and texture. It’s hard to walk more than a few blocks without being tempted by a sign, a queue or a flavour you didn’t know you were craving. Here are some of Gothenburg’s best ice cream spots right now.
25 bÀsta sakerna att göra i Sverige i sommar

25 bÀsta sakerna att göra i Sverige i sommar

Det finns ingen brist pĂ„ hĂ€ftiga upplevelser eller platser i Sverige som gör intryck och Ă€r vĂ€l vĂ€rda ett besök. VĂ„rt avlĂ„nga land strĂ€cker sig över 1 572 kilometer och rymmer otaliga upplevelser för en fantastisk sommar.  Men var Ă€r sandstrĂ€nderna extra mjuka, havet lite extra blĂ„tt och vyerna lite extra hĂ€nförande? I denna guide har Time Out bett nĂ„gra av sina lokala experter och journalister runt om i landet om deras absolut bĂ€sta tips pĂ„ saker att göra i Sverige. De dĂ€r platserna, restaurangerna och upplevelserna som inte enbart Ă€r vĂ€rda att besöka nĂ€r man befinner sig i nĂ€rheten – utan som Ă€r vĂ€rda en resa i sig.  Och Ă€ven om Time Outs guider vanligtvis presenteras i rankad ordning sĂ„ har vi lĂ„tig geografin styra just denna gĂ„ng.  Det blev en lista med allt frĂ„n skidĂ„kning i midsommarnattssol till besök pĂ„ skĂ€rgĂ„rdsöar och och whiskyprovning nĂ€ra vĂ€rldsarv. Med vĂ€lkĂ€nda klassiker som Ă€lskas av mĂ„nga och de dĂ€r nyupptĂ€ckta pĂ€rlorna som man nĂ€stan inte vill dela med sig av. FrĂ„n det lite mer specifika, till det generella. En lista som naturligtvis kommer att uppdateras, allt eftersom vi hittar nya favoriter och tillryggalĂ€gger nya kilometer.  Sverige vĂ€ntar. GĂ„ ut och njut av sommaren!
25 ultimate tips for a summer in Sweden

25 ultimate tips for a summer in Sweden

There’s no shortage of cool experiences or places in Sweden that leave a lasting impression and are more than worth a visit. Our long country stretches across 1,572 kilometres and is packed with countless experiences for an unforgettable summer. But where are the sandy beaches extra soft, the sea a little bluer and the views even more breathtaking? In this guide, Time Out asked some of its local experts and journalists from around the country for their very best tips on things to do in Sweden. The places, restaurants and experiences that aren’t just worth visiting when you happen to be nearby, but are worth travelling for in their own right. And while Time Out’s guides are usually presented in ranked order, this time we’ve let geography take the lead. The result is a list that ranges from skiing beneath the midnight sun to archipelago islands and whisky tastings near a World Heritage Site. It features beloved classics alongside newly discovered gems you almost don’t want to share. From the highly specific to the more general. A list that will naturally continue to evolve as we discover new favourites and cover more kilometres. Sweden is waiting. Get out there and enjoy the summer!
PÄ gÄng i Göteborg: Sommarens 25 bÀsta event

PÄ gÄng i Göteborg: Sommarens 25 bÀsta event

Oavsett om du vill dansa pÄ en festival, heja fram ditt favoritlag eller njuta av kulturupplevelser har staden nÄgot för dig. Vi har handplockat de 25 absolut bÀsta eventen du inte fÄr missa under sommarmÄnaderna.