European Tour 2023

Expedition 2023

Götheborg of Sweden is the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, an 18th century replica of the original Götheborg that sank outside of Gothenburg in 1745, and will create great attention wherever she goes. We are now on expedition, sailing in Europe in both 2022 and 2023. Beginning of June 2023, Götheborg will return to its home port Gothenburg to play an important role in the 400-year jubilee of the city of Gothenburg!

Until March 2023 we are moored in Barcelona for our winter stopover.

Visit us in Barcelona!

Götheborg is in Barcelona for our winter stopover, until March 2023. We are moored at Moll de Bosch i Alsina, at Rambla de Mar. Come and visit us!

Opening hours

In February and the first week of March we are open on Saturdays. We offer guided tours in English with one of our crew members. Please make sure to prebook your tickets to save your spot!

Opening hours:
4 February: 15:00–17:00
11 February: 15:00–17:00
18 February: 15:00–17:00
25 February: 15:00–17:00
4 March: 15:00–17:00

Tours start every 30 minutes, and take ca 45 minutes.

If tickets are sold out, we may open up more time slots, so keep an eye on our website and social media.

It is also possible to do events on board. Send questions and requests to [email protected].

Gothenburg's 400-year jubilee

In beginning of June 2023, Götheborg of Sweden will play an important role in the 400-year jubilee of the ship's home port, the city of Gothenburg. Starting at the end of March, the European Tour 2023 will take the ship from Barcelona to Gothenburg with several port stops along the way. More information about the planned sailing schedule will be released shortly.

Volunteer in Barcelona

Would you like to help us with the maintenance of the ship in Barcelona? We offer a limited amount of volunteer positions for people of 18 years and older. Read more and apply here!

More information

Sail with us!

Did you know that you can sail on board Götheborg as a paying deckhand? Anyone can apply! Experience life on board and learn how to sail an 18th century ship. Join us on a unique sailing adventure!

Sail with us

Visit us!

Come on board and visit the ship! Learn about the history of the Swedish East India Company and the adventures of the original Götheborg that sailed three times to Asia. Hear modern tales of sailing an 18th century ship, feel the authentic atmosphere, and listen to everything from captivating stories to the tremendous art of shipbuilding.

Visit us

Opening hours in February

02 February 2023

In February and the first week of March we are open on Saturdays. We offer guided tours in English with one of our crew members. Please make sure to prebook your tickets online to save your spot!

Sail for free on board Götheborg

26 January 2023

We now offer a unique opportunity to sail for free on board the Götheborg during the first six weeks of this year’s sailing adventure. Sign on in Barcelona mid-March and sign off in the Brittany/Normandie area right at the end of April. This is a bucket list sailing adventure that you don’t want to miss!

First stopover: Sète, France

26 January 2023

The first stopover on the European Tour 2023 will be beautiful Sète in the south of France. Between 24–27 March will be moored at Quai d'Alger at the heart of Sète. With the release of the first sailing destination of the European Tour 2023, the first and last stopover are now official.