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www.giff.se
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One of Scandinavia's major film festivals, with flicks spanning all continents and genres.
It's usually held in late January.
Metaltown
MUSIC
(
www.metaltown.se
)
Metaltown is one of Sweden's biggest metal festivals. Taking place over a weekend in
June, it attracts the likes of Slipknot, Korn, Napalm Death and Motörhead, as well as a
large number of attendees featuring heavy black eyeliner and spike-adorned clothing.
Clandestino Festival
MUSIC
A hip-shaking line-up of world music, held in June.
Way Out West
MUSIC
In early August, Way Out West is a mighty three-day music festival pulling in big guns
like OutKast, Queens of the Stone Age, Röyksopp & Robin and Neneh Cherry.
Sleeping
Most hotels offer decent discounts at weekends and in summer. Check
www.goteborg.com
for hotel, breakfast and Göteborg Pass package deals (from Skr635) and
www.goteborgsvandrarhem.se
for the pick of budget digs.
Most hostels are clustered in the central southwestern area; all are open year-round.
STF Göteborg City
HOSTEL
s/d from 545/988; ; 1, 4, 6, 9, 11 Brunnsparken)
Brand new and gleaming, this large supercentral hostel is all industrial chic in the cafe/din-
ing area and lounge and plush comfort on each of its individually themed floors. All rooms
