Excursions
During SPA 2018 we are offering a number of excursions, all of them giving you a great view of Gothenburg. You can sign up for them separately or combine all three.
The Paddan Tour
Gothenburg from a new perspective
Date: Wednesday 13 June
Time: 14.30-15.30
Place: Kungsportsplatsen
Price: 300 SEK incl. vat (240 SEK excl. vat)
Pre-registration is mandatory, please note that there are a limited number of places on this excursion.
Step aboard our Paddan sightseeing boats in the centre of the city at Kungsportsplatsen. See the old moat and canals that date from the 17th century while learning about the history of Gothenburg’s construction and defence.
This guided boat tour with Paddan continues beneath Gothenburg’s many low bridges, which brings us out into the fascinating harbour with traditional shipyards, the fishing harbour, new and old housing, expanding commercial and academic sites and maritime museum.
The classic city tour on the Paddan boats shows you the beauty of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. The tour takes you under 20 bridges and out to the harbour.
Closest bus/tram stop: Kungsportsplatsen
Museum of Gothenburg
Guided tour of the museum
Date: Wednesday 13 June
Time: 16:15-17.15
Place: Museum of Gothenburg (Göteborgs Stadsmuseum), Norra Hamngatan 12
Price: 200 SEK incl. vat (160 SEK excl. vat)
Pre-registration is mandatory, please note that there are a limited number of places.
LET US TELL YOU A STORY
Museum of Gothenburg has a unique home – the Swedish East India Company building from the 1750s. Our exhibitions tell the story of Gothenburg from prehistoric times to the present day – a trip through 12,000 years of history.
Get inspired by the colourful ideas that characterized the city in the 18th century, take a look at Sweden’s only preserved Viking ship, and be amazed by the contrast between bourgeois life and the trade union struggle of the 19th century. We also have temporary exhibitions throughout the year that deal with contemporary issues in the city, and a diverse programme of activities.
After the guided tour you get the opportunity to walk around and explore the museum by yourself. The museum closes at 8 pm.
More information about the museum www.goteborgsstadsmuseum.se/en
Closest bus/tram stop: Brunnsparken or Domkyrkan
If you are attending the Swedish West Coast Tour there is a 10-minute walk from the museum to “Lilla Bommen” where the boat is departing from.
Swedish West Coast Evening
Dinner cruise in the archipelago of Gothenburg
Date: Wednesday 13 June
Time: 18:00-21:00
Place: Lilla Bommens torg, boat M/S Carl Michael Bellman
Price: 875 SEK incl. vat (700 SEK excl. vat)
Pre-registration is mandatory, please note that there are a limited number of places on this cruise.
Welcome aboard the M/S Carl Michael Bellman for a West Coast Evening with a focus on good company and great food! On a three-hour-long cruise, you enjoy a two- or three-course meal, while the ship’s panorama windows show you beautiful views of Gothenburg’s southern archipelago.
Herring buffet and main course included
The evening begins in style with a glass of sparkling wine in the bar on the upper deck and continues in the ship’s dining room on the lower deck. Sit down to delightful company and delicious food, with Swedish pickled herring with all the classic trimmings as your starter. For your main course, you can choose between meat, fish and vegetarian options once you’re on board. The ship’s dessert buffet served on a tiered platter is the perfect way to round off your evening.
Superb views of Gothenburg’s archipelago
Lean back and enjoy the stunning scenery and first-class service. The comfortable and modern ship has a light and spacious lower-deck dining room with panorama windows that offer you unique views while the ship cruises in the archipelago. The upper deck, with a bar and sofas, also has a large sun deck where you can enjoy sunshine and salty sea breezes. The cruise takes us past well-known islands, including Styrsö, Donsö and Brännö.
Please note that the restaurant at the boat is cash free and only creditcard payment is accepted.
Closest bus/tram stop: Lilla Bommen