Why move to the Gothenburg region
The innovative companies, the universities, the cities, the nature. There are many reasons why people from all over the world choose to live and work in the Gothenburg region, West Sweden.
An innovation leader
West Sweden is an innovation leader in Europe, and our companies and universities are world-leading in numerous areas. Here you can help develop everything from autonomous vehicles, and the super material graphene to life-changing medicines. And you’ll be working with forward-thinking, creative and collaborative people from all over world.
THE REGION SEEKS YOU
The Gothenburg region’s business environment is flourishing. Unemployment levels are the lowest among Sweden’s metropolitan region, while job growth has been strong over a long period. Skilled workers are needed in a range of areas including ICT, automotive, healthcare, life science and construction.
Lifestyle
Swedes are renowned for having a top work-life balance. With reasonable working hours and a guaranteed 25 days of holidays per year, you’ll have lots of free time to discover this beautiful region. Read more: Move to Gothenburg - See and do
The great outdoors
From green and leafy parks, to deep forests, tranquil lakes and the island speckled coast. Nature is in abundance and never far away. If you’re feeling adventurous rock-climbing, horse-riding, kayaking, and sailing are just a few of the activities on offer.
Martin found his beat in the Gothenburg region, West Sweden
Martin Hubrich, from Germany, now lives and works in Gothenburg. Here is the experience of his new life and beat in West Sweden, in his own words.
A family found a new beat in the Gothenburg region, West Sweden. Their story.
Bilitis Kruse really wanted to move to Gothenburg and now lives and works here. She loves it. Watch her story.
Nicolas Maxant is an entrepreneur setting ambitious goals while enjoying the variety of the Gothenburg region, West Sweden
Yvonne loves living and working at a new pace in the Gothenburg region, West Sweden
Find your beat in the Gothenburg region, West Sweden
The innovative companies, the universities, the city, the nature. There are many reasons why the Gothenburg region is a magnet for people from all over the world.