WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020

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1 CANDIDATE FOR WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN PROPOSED DATES 12TH - 23RD OF AUGUST

2 WELCOME TO GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN! Gothenburg is located on the west coast of Sweden the far north coffee-loving country famous for elks, stylish design and Volvo cars. The entire city is your venue thanks to its size and that is only one of the reasons that make Gothenburg a leading event city in the Nordic region. We have a proud athletics event tradition in Sweden, and especially in Gothenburg. It is time for us to welcome the part of the international athletics family that we yet have not been honored to host. World Masters Athletics Championships 2020 Welcome to Gothenburg, Sweden! Facts & figures City founded: 1621 Area: 450 km² Population: City of Gothenburg 540,000, Greater Gothenburg 970,000 Restaurants with a Guide Michelin star: 7 Opera house: 1 Amusement park: 1 Number of nightclubs: 80+ Green space per citizen: 175 m² Bicycle lanes: 460 km Islands and skerries: 50,000+ Number of cafés: 300+ Olympic Triple Jump Champion: 1 Global companies: Volvo Cars, AB Volvo, Astra Zeneca, Ericsson, Nobel Biocare, SKF, Stena AB, Mölnlycke Health Care, Ruag Space AB.

3 JUST AROUND THE CORNER Air travel Flying over the islands of the vast Gothenburg archipelago, it is hard to believe that you are just two hours from London, Paris or Vienna. Rail, road or sea A bridge connects Sweden and Denmark. Together with trains and an excellent road and ferry network it ensures an alternative fast journey to Gothenburg. International airport: Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT). Rail: Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm in around 3.5 hours. 100 direct routes. 100 arriving flights per day. 75 per cent international flights. Super efficient airport services and only one terminal. Road: extensive road network and low traffic density. Sea: frequent ferry services from Denmark and Germany. 20 minutes from the airport to city center by taxi or airport bus.

4 WORLD CLASS EVENT CITY SLOTTSSKOGSVALLEN Secondary stadia venue SLOTTSSKOGEN Terrain running events A characteristic feature of Gothenburg is the compact city area. Event venues, hotels, restaurants, museums and shopping are all in close proximity to each other and easily accessible from the airport, ferry terminals and railway station. This also makes it natural for the World Masters Athletics Championships athletes to interact with the people of Gothenburg, not only at the arenas but all over the city center, and it is no coincidence that Gothenburg has several times been voted the friendliest city in Sweden. ÅBY ATHLETICS Training and additional venue Restaurants & entertainment Main Avenue Shopping district OFFICIAL WMA HOTEL SCANDIC CROWN FRIHAMNEN HARBOUR Marathon, half marathon and racewalk venue Greater Gothenburg has nearly hotel rooms, ranging from budget to five-star. More than of these are in the city center, all within walking distance from arenas, hotels, restaurants and shopping districts. Liseberg Amusement Park OFFICIAL WMA HOTEL SCANDIC OPALEN ULLEVI STADIUM Primary stadia venue Train station

5 ENJOY GOTHENBURG The highlights of Gothenburg and its surroundings are an exceptional combination of city life, culture and nature - most of them are found within comfortable walking distance. There are plenty of options to choose from when setting your social programme and the athletes get the chance to catch a glimpse of the city. Set course for a great meal Enjoy cuisine from all over the world at reasonable prices. Innovative and traditional kitchens lie side by side with hip food trucks and gourmet restaurants; several named in the Guide Michelin as well as the Swedish White Guide. Liseberg Amusement Park Liseberg Amusement Park is the biggest visitor s attraction in Scandinavia. Go on thrilling rides, listen to concerts or just stroll in the park to see the beautiful gardens and sculpture exhibitions. Shopping Gothenburg is a lively shopping destination with a fun mix of modern department stores and fashionable boutiques, picturesque markets, pedestrian streets, malls and arcades. Whether you re looking for exclusive fashion by local and international designers, odd vintage and second hand bargains you ll find it here. All within walking distance. City tours During a joyful walk around the city with an actor as your guide, you ll get historical facts mixed with convincing drama in a funny and sometimes moving way. The Paddan canal boats, give you the opportunity to explore the beauty of Gothenburg from the water. The tour takes you along the city through the 17th century canals and during the ride, the guide tells you the history of Gothenburg.

6 WHY CHOOSE GOTHENBURG? Arenas right in the city. Arenas, hotels and restaurants are all within walking distance. The events center of Gothenburg has everything you need to host world class events. International airport with approx. 100 direct routes. Only 20 minutes transport to the city center. Long experience in hosting major athletics events. As a city we take pride in having hosted such a long list of national and international events. In the city, there are 10,000 hotel rooms ranging from budget to five-star. Sustainable events. Gothenburg sets high ambitions for sustainability socially, environmentally and economically. Security and stability stable political, economic and social environment. Sweden friendliest city. When we organise an event, everyone in Gothenburg becomes a host, and it is no coincidence that Gothenburg has several times been voted the friendliest city in Sweden. Effective collaboration. In Gothenburg, politicians, public authorities and industry all share a common vision and att itude toward events. The entire city listens to your wishes. Strong athletics events tradition in the city. Highly skilled local athletics community with extensive knowledge and experience as event organisers.» Gothenburg has an almost unbelievable concentration of big-city attributes all contained within a pocket-sized format.«baltic OUTLOOK The entire city is your venue. The city of Gothenburg is just the right size for giving a large event a very high visibility.

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