Gothenburg Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (25/100)
Is Gothenburg safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Gothenburg scores 25/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Sweden Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 18 May 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 10)
Government advisory (score 45)
September 27, 2026
Gothenburg, Sweden has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 25 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Sweden travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Gothenburg currently sits at 25/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Gothenburg is government advisory (45/100), and the lowest is disease & health (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (20/100).
A score of 25 is higher than the scores of 15% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 11, 2026
Gothenburg, Sweden currently maintains a moderate risk baseline composite score of 25 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 2. Additionally, an ongoing drought alert and a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC are in effect for the region.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 07:26 UTC
What should I do now?
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- Government advisory (score 45/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Transport safety (score 15/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Gothenburg
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Gothenburg
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Gothenburg for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), families with children (Health 10/100 · Natural disaster 10/100), older travelers (Health 10/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 20/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 45/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | high |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
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.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Sweden - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Gothenburg happened in August (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Sweden travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Sweden entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Emergency numbers (Sweden)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
No specific information on medical facilities in Gothenburg was found in the provided sources. Travelers should consult official health resources or their embassy for up‑to‑date guidance.
Common scam patterns
- label. In Gothenburg, police reported a phone fraud where an elderly woman was contacted and asked to hand over valuable items to a person who would collect them later. The suspect arrived at the address, prompting police intervention. Tip: Never hand over valuables or personal information to unsolicited callers; verify identities through official channels.
- label. Petty theft, especially pickpocketing and bag‑snatching, is noted as a risk in crowded city centres, tourist zones and on public transport across Sweden, including Gothenburg. Thieves often work in pairs and use distraction techniques to steal items. Tip: Keep bags zipped, use anti‑theft accessories, and stay aware of your surroundings in busy areas.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 18 → 25 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Gothenburg's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Gothenburg
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Gothenburg, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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