Gothenburg's best afternoon tea

Relax and take in the views as you enjoy this hotel restaurant's luxurious afternoon tea. Tasty treats in the form of canapes, pastries and freshly-baked scones are given an indulgent addition with a glass of chilled sparkling champagne. If you really want to extend the experience, book a room at the Hotel Riverton.

Invite a loved one to enjoy a pampering moment with you. Escape the everyday for a while and lose yourselves in each other and the fabulousness of Dorsia's interiors. Expect delicious goodies such as various sandwiches, homemade crispbread and scones, tartes and their own ice cream and confectionary. Add a glass of champagne for the perfect way to round off the week. 

Welcome into Tjolöholm castle's magnificent dining room. Afternoon tea is served here according to British traditions, with soup to start, followed by sandwiches and scones, and sweet cakes and pastries as dessert. Tea from Tjolöholm castle's specially composed tea menu is included. When you buy your ticket you can also add on a guided tour of the castle or a glass of champagne. 

Hotell Eggers carries on the classic British afternoon tea tradition in Little London - as Gothenburg is sometimes known. They serve home-baked scones, jams, whipped butter, petit fours, lemon curd and truffles, all enjoyed with coffee or a large selection of loose teas. 

Thorskog castle's afternoon tea buffet is incredibly popular and gets booked up fast - and it's not hard to understand why. They lay out scones, cheeses, jams, mini sandwiches, pies, and classic British cakes and pastries in beautiful castle surroundings. Everything is perfectly sized you can try a little of everything, and you can pair your food with tea and a glass of bubbles. 

Open for more than 110 years, Flickorna på Färjenäs is one of Gothenburg's oldest cafés. At weekends they serve a dog-friendly afternoon tea with Färjenäs' own tea blend, scones, lemon curd, jam, cream, sandwiches, shortbread and other sweet treats. Book in advance as it often gets busy. 

Every Thursday almost all year round - with a break during the summer - Fröken Olssons Kafé serves a generous afternoon tea buffet. Expect classic elements such as lemon curd, scones and several kinds of muffins along with extra treats that vary according to the week and season. Sit for a while and relax, there's masses to enjoy here. 

Since opening in 1924, TheHuset has been selling top quality loose teas to the denizens of Gothenburg. You'll find more than 200 kinds of tea here, from classic black blends to green, red and white teas. The selection also includes exciting Oolong teas, as well as wide range of teapots, cups and tea strainers. All to help make your tea ceremony complete. 

You'll find this tea mecca on Andra Långgatan. Browse teas from all over the world, many of them organic and Fairtrade certified. Perhaps you want to try something unique, such as green tea from the first Japanese harvest, or elegant Earl Grey to go with your freshly baked scones? You'll find almost everything you could want here in the way of teas and tea accoutrements. 

Forget about baking and focus on relaxing instead. Head down to this neighbourhood bakery for fresh, delicious cakes and pastries. Choose from cardamom-scented buns, crisp, buttery cookies and several different kinds of sourdough loaves. They bake here several times a day and the gorgeous bakery smells waft out into the street.

You'll find pretty much everything you could possibly need for a successful afternoon at Vera & Ruth. The deli counter is full of selected cheeses and charcuterie and it's easy to stop and chat here for a while as you sample the wares and discuss the merits of various jams. Don't miss the room behind the counter, where there are even more goodies to be discovered.