About Göteborg and the Swedish west coast (Bohuslän)
- 10 must do’s in Göteborg
- Göteborg Tourist Information
- Göteborg, Wikitravel
- The Swedish west coast (Bohuslän)
Some nice restaurants within walking distance from the hotel
- Ölstugan Tulllen Johanneberg (very nice beers, close to the hotel as well!)
- Bombay Palace (Indian)
- Trattoria da Pasquale (Italian)
- 28+ (French)
- Heaven 23 (International)
- Barrique (International, focused on wine)
- Ölrepubliken, a bit distant they have a very nice selection of beer ... (Beer+food)
At the Chalmers campus
Map of the relevant locations at CHALMERS
Please find here a map of the relevant locations at the CHALMERS campus.
Weather and Clothing
In Gothenburg in late October, expect cool temperatures, averaging around 8.5°C (47.3°F), with daily highs of about 11°C (52°F) and lows near 6°C (43°F). This is a moderately chilly, often breezy, and rainy month, with a 40% chance of rain on an average day and around 9.7 mm of precipitation. Be prepared for cloudy (possibly rain) conditions and bring warm, wind, and water-proof clothing.
https://www.smhi.se/en/weather/warnings-and-forecasts/weather-forecast/q/G%C3%B6teborg/2711537
Time zone
During the meeting, CEST (Central European Summer Time) UTC/GMT +2 hours.
Please note: Sweden goes back to wintertime (Daylight Saving Time ends) on Sunday, October 26, 2025, when clocks are set one hour back at 3:00 am local time. This is when the clocks change from Central European Summer Time (CEST) to Central European Time (CET).
Sunrise during the meeting: 08:00 CEST
Sunset during the meeting: 17:45 CEST
Health and Safety
Sweden is safe and has modern medical facilities. No special vaccinations are required. Follow the usual precautions for personal belongings.
Power and Connectivity
For Sweden there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Sweden operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Please bring the appropriate adapters and check your devices for voltage.
Currency and Payments
The local currency is Swedish krona (SEK), meaning "crown" in English, it has been Sweden's official currency since 1873. Credit cards are widely accepted. Some small vendors may prefer cash. ATMs are available throughout Gothenburg.
As of September, 2025: 1 Euro = 11.0 SEK, 1 USD = 9.5 SEK
For an indication of the price level in Sweden, please have a look at the Big Mac Index: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/big-mac-index-by-country
Emergency Contacts
Police: 112
Ambulance: 112
Fire Department: 112
Local conference assistance: please contact us at ivtw2025.event@chalmers.se
