The lichen flora in the former shipyard Eriksbergwarvet, situated on the northern shore of the river GOta iilv, just opposite the downtown area of Goteborg, was investigated during five days in 1992. Building of new ships was shut down in 1978 -79 and the area has after that, until 1992, been used only extensively by man. The area consists of large open areas with gravel and asphalt and scattered buildings. The waterfront is covered with quays except for the westernmost part. Lichen-rich habitats were found on old wooden quays, concrete, and soil heavily intermingled with metals. A total of 59 species were found. Sarcopyrenia gibba and Vezdaea leprosa are reported as new to Sweden and Bacidina chloroticula, Lepraria elobata, Lichenothelia convexa and Verrucaria tectorum as new to the province of Västergötland.