Here’s another part of my on going city guide over Gothenburg. This time covering Haga, an old part of town from around 1800. There are some of the old buildings left making it a very charming place, filled with shops, restaurants and coffee shops. Back in the days mostly workers lived here with really low standards. Worth a visit I think! Look for the largest cinnamon bun in the city when it’s time for a fika.

The same goes for 2:a långgatan, or the Long Streets. Such an inspirational place, much like Berlin, with it’s unique character. Here you’ll find cool shops, pubs and restaurants. Tattoo artists and Gro, my favourite barber shop. And even some red light district-ish strip clubs. Not my cup of tea though!

All shots taken with Hasselblad 500CM & 80mm 2.8 Carl Zeiss // Portra 400 // Leica M2 & 50mm Summicron // Tri-X //

Scans by Carmencita Film Lab

I have often thought about doing a city guide of Gothenburg, inspired by early VSCO and the city guides they posted on their blog. But for me it will be sort of a city guide made on film. Film because I enjoy that experience more than digital (also the results). My beautiful black Hasselblad 500CM with Portra 400 and Leica M7 with Tri-X, is the intended gear I will use (all 50mm equivalent). I haven't really come around to do so many places yet, but I see this as a long term project, that I will pick up again during the spring/summer.

First place out is Magasinsgatan. It has more alternative side compared to the main shopping streets. Here you'll find the best coffee, food trucks, interior/clothing stores. I both love the look and feel of this place. It makes me feel like I'm not really in Sweden. And that's actually a good thing! More on that some other time...

I hope you enjoy our beautiful Gothenburg and I hope to see some of you amazing photographers do the same for your city!

Hasselblad 501CM // Portra 400 & Tri-X // Scans by Carmencita Film Lab