The second leg of the Asia Expedition 2022/2023 is between the Swedish city of Helsingborg and the Finish capital, Helsinki. This leg of the expedition will be six days of sailing, and what six days it will be. The Baltic Sea in summer is magical! The sun hardly sets before it’s on the rise again, in colours so grand it’s breathtaking – a timeless experience that Northern seafarers share across the millenniums.
Helsinki, here we come! Götheborg of Sweden is warming up, and it’s time for the second leg of our two-year expedition. The passage from Helsingborg to Helsinki needs deckhands with a flair for 18th-century life at sea. Climbing the rig, taking in sails and learning the best knot to secure them, and scrubbing the deck at dawn – these are some of the tasks that await you.
Leaving Helsingborg in southern Sweden, Götheborg will work its way through waters less and less salty the closer we get to the capital of Finland. As midsummer’s eve is getting closer, we will sail through the beautiful archipelago. Finally, we can spot Helsinki on the horizon and anchor up in time for the Finnish way of celebrating the holiday. But let’s not romanticize too much. The deckhand life is full of chores, too, and that’s what you sign up for when joining us for the Midsummer Run. Ready to sail?
Anyone can apply to sail on board Götheborg as a deckhand and experience the unique adventure and life on board a 18th century ship. As a deckhand you sail together with the professional crew, but are not required to have any sailing experience and will get training on board. If this is your dream, don't hesitate to apply to become a deckhand on one of the sailing legs.
Welcome to explore the roots of tea and the organic evolution of tea drinking over thousands of years. We will taste 12 classic varieties of tea, including white, green, oolong, black, and post-fermented (Pu-erh) teas. We will also learn how to prepare Pu-erh tea cakes using a traditional Chinese tea set with a Gaiwan.
Vier Brillen Live Aboard the East Indiaman Götheborg! Experience Hisingen’s national orchestra at Pier Four, Eriksberg. Enjoy an evening filled with witty songs, sea shanties, sing-alongs, and a fantastic atmosphere. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on site. The perfect late-summer evening for families, friends, and everyone who loves live music in a unique historic setting. For larger group bookings, please email bokning@gotheborg.se Doors open at 5:00 PM. Arrive early to secure the best seats, as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and no seat reservations are available in advance. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
We are excited to announce our upcoming flea market weekends, where we invite you to reserve your own space and sell your items on site. Do you have things stored away in the attic, wardrobe, or kitchen cupboards? Secure your spot and sell with us! Free admission for all visitors.