Gothenburg Central Station, Gothenburg

The Gothenburg Central Station serves as the primary railway hub in Gothenburg, being the third largest of its kind in Sweden. Initially erected between 1856 and 1857 on the site of a former prison, the original structure featured a spacious entrance hall, two waiting areas, and several dining establishments. In 1923, a reconstruction and expansion project, led by architect Folke Zettervall, the official SJ architect at the time, was undertaken. Unfortunately, a fire on March 14, 1923, ravaged significant portions of the station. Subsequently, from 1928 to 1930, further enlargement occurred due to increased traffic demands. Later modifications included the construction of a new restaurant facing Drottningtorget.

In 1993, efforts were made to restore the Central Station, with additional renovations taking place between 2000 and 2003, resulting in the addition of the Central House extension. Presently, the interior design mirrors that of the 1923 model, featuring wooden pillars, a glass ceiling, and a limestone floor. Notably, in the 1940s, there was consideration to demolish the waiting hall; however, its preservation was deemed necessary due to its adornment with paintings by artist Filip Månsson. Despite the inability to salvage the original paintings, the decision was made to retain the hall.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, approximately one million Swedish emigrants traversed through the station en route to the harbor, with their ultimate destination being America.