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#LocalLens: Coffee, Pastries and the Sea in Gothenburg with @cimek

For more of Cim’s photos from Gothenburg, follow @cimek on Instagram.

A relaxed pace of life paired with quality pastries and coffee helped lure photographer Cim Ek (@cimek) to move from Stockholm to the coastal city of Gothenburg, Sweden. “One of the best things about being in Gothenburg is that you have the west coast archipelago nearby,” she says. “For the same price as a tram ticket you can get out and explore some of the gorgeous islands like Vrångö, Donsö or Asperö. There is a never-ending beauty on these small and charming islands and I love to go shoot here off-season when it’s windy and cold.” When she’s not outside, Cim can be found inside a coffee shop. “We have lots of Swedish specialties that one should try, especially the kanelbulle,” she says, referring to Sweden’s version of the cinnamon roll. “We have a word in Swedish that means having a coffee and pastry, called fika. We have at least one fika a day here!”

Gothenburg’s districts provide ample photo opportunities, Cim explains. “Here you have a little bit of everything! The cute cobble streets and old buildings of Haga; the newly built area with fantastic architecture in Lindholmen; the typical Gothenburg buildings called Landshövdingehus in Majorna. It’s also great that we have the canal running through the center of the city that connects to the ocean.”

Here are some of Cim’s favorite places to shoot photos in Gothenburg:

• Röda Sten (The Red Rock) — “This is a spot I never get tired of. Here you have the beautiful Älvsborgs Bridge, art galleries and graffiti walls.”
• Lindholmen — “For someone who likes architecture, this is the place to visit. One of the highlights is the Kuggen building. You can also enjoy a walk along the canal.”
• Redbergsparken — “A small park with an amazing view. Redbergsparken is located so that one can see pretty much the whole city. It’s perfect for late sunsets, and for New Year’s and fireworks.”
• Lake Delsjön — “There is a lot of nature and parks in and around Gothenburg. I really enjoy shooting in all the different seasons. One of my favorite areas is around Lake Delsjön.”
• Götaplatsen — “This is the plaza where the Gothenburg Museum of Art is located, a beautiful building to shoot. I love the architecture and the lines and shapes of the pillars and stairs. Climb the stairs for a view of downtown of Gothenburg. The plaza is a perfect place to have a drink and enjoy the sunset in the summertime.”

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