Gothenburg Travel Risk — Low Risk (20/100)
Country-level baseline — we don't yet have a city-specific score for Gothenburg. The number below is the Sweden country baseline.
Is Gothenburg safe for travelers?
Low risk. Yes, Gothenburg is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations.
Government advisory (score 10)
Crime (score 30)
2026-05-09 11:01:52
80%
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Gothenburg, Sweden.
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- Environmental quality (score 20/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
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Baseline scores
Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) · Confidence: 80
Quick facts
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Live conditions in Gothenburg
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
⛅ Partly cloudy
Gothenburg, Sweden
| Today's high / low | 15.6°C / 6.3°C | Wind now / max | 19.8 km/h / 20.9 km/h |
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| Humidity | 60% | Precipitation today | 2.1 mm · 91% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.6 | Sunrise / Sunset | 04:49 / 21:27 |
- High precipitation chance
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-05-15 09:46:11 UTC
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 3.3 / 6.4 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 85 / 2 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-05-15 09:46:11 UTC
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Sweden - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts (within ~500 km)
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Drought is on going in Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Slovakia, Ukraine GREEN · ~689 km · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Green.
Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-05-15 09:39:31
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-04-16
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Cook Islands (New Zealand), Bangladesh, Mali, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Timor-L
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-05-15 09:04:52
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Gothenburg Sweden
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This Idyllic Coastal City Has Become Sweden's New Capital of Cool—With Michelin-starred Restaurants, Unique Design Shops, and Sky-high Saunas
Travel + Leisure · 3d ago
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Savouring Sweden’s Laidback Life In The Coastal Town Of Gothenburg
Travel and Leisure Asia · 5d ago
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More Than 40 Flights Axed and Over 83 Delayed Across the United Kingdom, Finland, Türkiye, Germany, Sweden, Poland, and Norway as Weather Turbulence Sparks Passenger Frustration and Airport Congestion for British Airways, Finnair, and Pegasus Tra
Travel And Tour World · 48m ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-05-15 09:46:12 UTC
Emergency numbers (Sweden)
| Police | 112 |
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| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gothenburg safe for tourists?
Yes, Gothenburg is generally safe for travelers. Standard precautions cover most situations. Crime risk score is 30/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon.
What is the biggest risk in Gothenburg?
The highest-scoring risk category is Crime (score 30/100). Even the highest category here is moderate, suggesting a generally manageable risk profile.
How are these scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Gothenburg were last reviewed on 2026-05-09 11:01:52. Live intelligence (weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices) refreshes automatically multiple times per day.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Review status
reviewed
Last reviewed
2026-05-09 11:01:52
Data confidence
80%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Gothenburg
- Editorial baseline (country-level): Country-level threat scoring used because city-specific baseline not yet added
Live data (weather, advisory, disaster alerts, news) is only fetched when you run an assessment.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
- This city falls back to country-level scores. The actual risk in Gothenburg may differ from the country average.
What is unavailable
- City-specific threat scoring (we are using country-level fallback).
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
- Documented scam patterns for this city.
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.