Gothenburg City Hall, Gothenburg

Gothenburg City Hall stands as a complex situated at Gustaf Adolf's Square. It comprises an older segment, finalized in 1672 and crafted by Nicodemus Tessin, alongside a newer addition completed in 1936, designed by architect Gunnar Asplund.

The inception of a permanent stone town hall commenced in the mid-1660s, evidenced by foundation walls, possibly intended for a residence, on the site. Nicodemus Tessin, the Elder, was tasked with the design of the new edifice. After adjustments, the architectural blueprints were finalized by 1670. Construction was initiated in 1668 under the supervision of master mason L. Olofsson from Stockholm. By the summer of 1672, the section facing Stora Hamnkanalen was completed, with the entire structure subsequently plastered and "brushed."

As time progressed, the town hall proved inadequate in size, prompting discussions regarding expansion as early as 1885. However, it wasn't until October 22, 1936, that the scaffolding came down, revealing the sleek, functionalist extension, commonly referred to as the Asplund extension. Internally, it features a luminous town hall space with a glass facade overlooking the city. The extension is adorned with Eric Grate's relief series "The Four Winds" (1937–1941).

Historically, the town hall accommodated the former city council of Gothenburg, later transitioning to house the Gothenburg town hall court and portions of the Gothenburg district court. On February 15, 2010, the district court relocated to Rättscentrum Göteborg on Ullevigatan 15, leaving the building vacant until 2012 when it underwent renovation and transformation into Gothenburg City Hall. The reopening ceremony occurred on April 13, 2014, presided over by the municipal board chair, Anneli Hultén. Presently, it serves as the administrative hub for both municipal and city management.

Designated as a listed building on October 24, 1968, and again on October 25, 1982, Gothenburg City Hall is owned by the municipality of Gothenburg and overseen by Higab.