Free afternoon between matches
Most teams play once or twice a day. Two- to four-hour gaps are normal.
- Family pickKayak in the archipelago
- EatFeskekôrka
Partille Cup 2027: things to do for parents and families
5 to 10 July 2027 · ExpectedGothenburg, SwedenWorld's largest youth handball tournament
Teams at Partille Cup play once or twice a day. Parents and siblings have hours between matches in Gothenburg: this guide covers half-day trips, things for kids, rainy-day backups and a night out for the parents.
Know before you go
- Teams usually sleep in school halls with their coaches. Parents book their own rooms early: hotels near the main fields fill up a year ahead.
Airport to Heden and halls in Gothenburg and Partille
Göteborg Landvetter (GOT) is 25 km east; Flygbussarna buses reach the centre in 30 minutes.
Heden is central; Partille is 15 minutes east by tram or bus.
Public transport directions to Heden and halls in Gothenburg and Partille
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | School halls and Majorna | Teams sleep in schools; parents look for apartments in Majorna and Linné. |
| Mid-range | Inom Vallgraven and Avenyn | Central, walk to Heden and the canals. |
| Splurge | Around Liseberg and Avenyn | Big hotels by the park and the main boulevard. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Eggers
- Mid-range: Clarion Hotel Post
- Splurge: Upper House
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual tournament week schedule for 5 to 10 July 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Rest day or knocked out early
The day to take the whole family out of town.
- Full dayMarstrand island day trip
Siblings who are not playing
For younger brothers and sisters who are bored of the sidelines.
- Family pickUniverseum science centre
- FreeHaga old district.
Rainy day
Indoor backups for the whole family.
- Rain or heat backupVolvo Museum.
- Rain or heat backupMaritiman ship museum.
Parents night out
When the coaches have the team for the evening.
- After darkAvenyn and Andra Långgatan bars.
- EatCafé Husaren
Family-friendly picks
Half day · Family · Low walking
Southern archipelago ferry and island walk
Tram to Saltholmen, then ferries to Styrsö or Vrångö. Västtrafik tickets cover it.
- Slottsskogen and its seal pool.
- Universeum.
- Liseberg.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Avenyn and Andra Långgatan bars.
8 tours worth booking for Partille Cup
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood safari and shellfish tasting | Half day | Food lovers |
| Kayak in the archipelago | Half day | Families |
| Universeum science centre | Half day | Families, Bad weather |
| Marstrand island day trip | Full day | Families |
| Fika and food walking tour | Half day | Food lovers |
| Southern archipelago ferry and island walk | Half day | Families, Tired legs |
| Paddan canal boat tour | Half day | Families, Tired legs |
| Liseberg amusement park | Half day | Families |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Universeum.
- Volvo Museum.
- Maritiman ship museum.
Getting around on event days
- Trams and buses run on the Västtrafik To Go app; tournament passes often include local transport.
- Heden, the Gothia centre field, is walkable from the centre.
Day trips from Gothenburg
- Marstrand: 45 minutes
- Styrsö: 45 minutes by tram and ferry
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Partille Cup.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Partille Cup 2027?
The next edition is 5 to 10 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Heden and halls in Gothenburg and Partille?
Göteborg Landvetter (GOT) is 25 km east; Flygbussarna buses reach the centre in 30 minutes. Heden is central; Partille is 15 minutes east by tram or bus.
Where should I stay for Partille Cup?
For most visitors the best base is Inom Vallgraven and Avenyn: Central, walk to Heden and the canals.
What can we do between sessions at Partille Cup?
Good short outings in Gothenburg include Southern archipelago ferry and island walk, Paddan canal boat tour, Liseberg amusement park. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Partille Cup?
Family-friendly picks: Southern archipelago ferry and island walk, Paddan canal boat tour, Liseberg amusement park. Slottsskogen and its seal pool.
How far is Heden and halls in Gothenburg and Partille from Gothenburg centre?
About 1 km in a straight line. Heden is central; Partille is 15 minutes east by tram or bus.
More events in Gothenburg
13 May 2027*Göteborgsvarvet (half marathon)
Gothenburg, SwedenMarathon18 Jul 2027Gothia Cup
Gothenburg, SwedenYouth tournament12 Aug 2027*Way Out West
Gothenburg, SwedenFestival
Gothenburg, SwedenMarathon18 Jul 2027Gothia Cup
Gothenburg, SwedenYouth tournament12 Aug 2027*Way Out West
Gothenburg, SwedenFestival
More Youth tournaments
5 Jul 2027Donosti Cup
San Sebastián, SpainYouth tournament12 Jul 2027Helsinki Cup
Helsinki, FinlandYouth tournament21 Jul 2027*Schwan's USA Cup
Minneapolis, United StatesYouth tournament26 Jul 2027Dana Cup
Hjørring and North Jutland, DenmarkYouth tournament31 Jul 2027Norway Cup
Oslo, NorwayYouth tournament19 Aug 2027*Little League World Series
Williamsport, United StatesYouth tournament
San Sebastián, SpainYouth tournament12 Jul 2027Helsinki Cup
Helsinki, FinlandYouth tournament21 Jul 2027*Schwan's USA Cup
Minneapolis, United StatesYouth tournament26 Jul 2027Dana Cup
Hjørring and North Jutland, DenmarkYouth tournament31 Jul 2027Norway Cup
Oslo, NorwayYouth tournament19 Aug 2027*Little League World Series
Williamsport, United StatesYouth tournament