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11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Gothenburg, Sweden

Updated January 17, 2025

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In this concept illustration, the presence of the eternal employee will flood Korsvägen station with light.

The Job That Will Let You Do Whatever You Want in a Swedish Train Station, Forever

Or at least until you want to do something else.
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An MTR Express train (though not, sadly, Trainy McTrainface itself).

Trainy McTrainface Receives Its Name in Official Ceremony in Sweden

The moniker might be revenge for Boaty McBoatface.
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