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Meet people in Gothenburg

Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Gothenburg? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.

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Gothenburg at a glance

  • Gothenburg is one of the three largest cities in Sweden, with about 610,000 inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Västra Götaland.
  • Stockholm, the largest city in Sweden, is about 397 km away.
  • Close by: Partille (9 km), Hammarkullen (9 km) and Björlanda (10 km).

A first date in Gothenburg

For a first meeting in Gothenburg, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Gothenburg

How far around Gothenburg can I search?

More than 910,000 people live within 50 km of Gothenburg, in 23 towns and cities including Partille, Lerum and Alingsås. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gothenburg free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Gothenburg or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Gothenburg real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gothenburg?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Sweden or abroad.

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