During the festival

At the Best Western Plus Åby Hotel, in the festival's building

Usually Monday–Saturday 17:00–22:00 (kitchen closes 21:30)

The hotel's own restaurant. The hotel says hours can vary.

At the Best Western Plus Åby Hotel reception

Usually every day 11:00–01:00

Drinks by the reception. When Restaurang Patio is open, the hotel sends diners there first.

At the Best Western Plus Åby Hotel

Usually Saturday and Sunday 07:00–10:30 (weekdays 06:00–09:30)

Included when you stay upstairs with a hotel pack.

The official app for Gothenburg's public transport. Buy tickets, check real-time tram and bus departures and plan routes across the region. Essential for getting to and from Åby Arena.

Widely used in Gothenburg for on-demand rides. Reliable, cashless and available 24/7. Useful for late-night returns from the festival when trams have stopped running.

A popular European ride-hailing alternative to Uber, often with competitive prices in Gothenburg. Worth having both apps to compare availability and pricing.

Indispensable for walking directions, finding restaurants and exploring the city. Works offline if you download the Gothenburg map area before your trip.

The airport coach between Landvetter Airport and Gothenburg city centre. Buy tickets in advance in the app for the best prices and guaranteed seats.

Swedish State Railways — book train tickets across Sweden. Useful if you're arriving by rail from Stockholm, Copenhagen or other cities.

Affordable long-distance bus connections across Europe. A budget-friendly option from nearby countries such as Denmark, Germany or Norway.

Gothenburg's tram network is one of the most extensive in Scandinavia and the backbone of travel in the city. Trams run frequently during the day and less often in the evening; the last trams typically leave around midnight on weekdays and later at weekends.

Bus routes connect the residential areas and suburbs not reached by tram. Stops are clearly marked and timetables are in the Västtrafik app. After the parties, bus 753 leaves Åby Arenastad about every 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday mornings — to Mölndal station for the commuter train, or straight to Heden in the city centre.

Sweden is almost entirely cashless. Card payments (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted everywhere — restaurants, shops, public transport, even market stalls. You rarely need cash. Tell your bank you're travelling to avoid card blocks.

Tap water in Gothenburg is safe, clean and delicious. No need to buy bottled water — bring a reusable bottle and fill up anywhere. Restaurants will happily give you tap water for free.

Sweden uses Type C and Type F plugs (two round pins, 230 V). Travelling from the UK? You'll need an adapter. Most hotels have USB ports, but bring your own adapter.

November in Gothenburg is cold and often overcast, usually 2–7 °C. Rain is common and the days are short (sunset around 16:10 on the festival weekend). Pack accordingly — layers are your best friend.

Comfortable dance shoes are essential — you'll be on your feet for hours. Pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, thick socks and a small cross-body bag. The venue is well heated, so wear layers you can take off easily.