Lost and Found Göteborg city

Have you lost something in Göteborg ? Find out how to report a lost item in Sweden’s second-largest city.

About Göteborg Lost and Found Services

Göteborg (Gothenburg in English) is Sweden’s second-largest city and a major port on Sweden’s west coast. As a vibrant urban center with extensive tourism, business activity, and public transportation, items are frequently lost throughout the city. The Göteborg Police Station operates a Lost and Found service to help residents and visitors recover their belongings.

Whether you’ve lost something on Västtrafik public transportation, in a restaurant, at Liseberg amusement park, or elsewhere in the city, the police Lost and Found service provides centralized assistance.

What Should You Do If You’ve Lost Something in Göteborg ?

Losing an item while traveling or living in Göteborg can be stressful. The city has a centralized Lost and Found service operated by the police with extended daily hours to help you recover your personal belongings. Whether your item was lost on a tram, at a restaurant in Haga, or in the Nordstan shopping center, here’s what you need to know.

Have you lost something in Göteborg ? From public transport to tourist sites, personal belongings are left behind regularly.

How to report a lost item in Göteborg city ?

If you’ve misplaced your item somewhere in Göteborg, the information below will guide you through reporting your loss. The Lost and Found service operates extended daily hours for accessibility.

When reporting a lost item, provide detailed information:

• A complete description of the item (color, brand, model, unique identifiers)
• The specific location where it was lost (street, venue, tram line, etc.)
• The approximate time it was lost
• Any circumstances that might help locate it
• Your contact information including phone number and email address

You can also complete and send in the Lost Item Report Form on our platform so that our team can assist you in reporting your lost item(s).

Lost something in Göteborg city ?

If you lost your item in public areas of Göteborg (streets, parks, public buildings, tourist attractions), contact the Göteborg Police Station Lost and Found Service.

Göteborg Police Station – Lost and Found Service

• Address: Stampgatan 28, 411 01 Göteborg
• Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00 am to 10:30 pm

The Lost and Found service operates daily with extended hours to accommodate various schedules and needs.

Items lost on public transportation

If you lost your item on Västtrafik public transportation (trams, buses, ferries), you may need to contact Västtrafik directly first, as they may hold items temporarily before transferring to police Lost and Found. Check both services.

Common Places of Loss in Göteborg

Västtrafik Blue and White Trams:

• Iconic Göteborg public transport
• Items slip from laps or seats
• Forgotten when exiting quickly
• Busy routes during rush hour
• Particularly tram lines 1, 3, 6, 11 (most popular)

Älvsnabben Passenger Ferry:

• Crosses Göta älv river
• Outdoor seating areas
• Items blown away or left behind
• Short crossings mean quick departures

Liseberg Amusement Park:

• Major tourist attraction (Scandinavia’s largest)
• Items lost on rides
• Restaurants and shops
• Dropped in crowded areas

Haga District:

• Historic cobblestone streets
• Traditional wooden houses
• Cafés serving cinnamon buns (kanelbullar)
• Tourists often visit and lose items
• Small boutique shops

Avenyn (Kungsportsavenyn):

• Main boulevard from city center to Götaplatsen
• Restaurants, bars, and clubs
• Busy pedestrian area
• Outdoor seating where items are forgotten
• Nightlife hub

Nordstan Shopping Center:

• One of Northern Europe’s largest indoor malls
• Near Central Station
• Multiple shops and restaurants
• Easy to leave bags while shopping
• Food court where items are left

Central Station (Göteborg C):

• Major transportation hub
• SJ trains, regional trains, buses, trams converge
• Waiting areas and platforms
• Ticket machines and service centers
• High-traffic loss point

If you have lost one or several item(s), you will find information on how to contact a lost and found property service on this page.
 

Contact information following the loss of an item

Name : Göteborg Police Station - Lost and Found Service
Address : Stampgatan 28
411 01 Göteborg

Phone number : + 46 77 114 14 00
Opening hours : Monday-sunday 8:00 am to 10:30 pm
Website : https://polisen.se/kontakt/polisstationer/vastra-gotaland/goteborg-city/

List of the main items found

• Lost Personal Items : Keys, ID, Passport, Wallet, Documents, Badge, Licence (...)
• Lost Electronics : Phone, Tablet, Device charger, Camera, Laptop, Headphones (...)
• Lost Accessories : Purse, Bag, Backpack, Sunglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewellery (...)
• Lost Clothing : Gloves, Cap, Hat, Scarf, Sweater, Coat, Vest (...)

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