We've arrived in Malaga
Today, at 10:30 am, we arrived to the city of Malaga, the beautiful city in the south of Spain. We were happy to be greeted with fantastic weather and many interested reporters. We are so excited for our stay here.
News
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. In 2022 and 2023 the ship has sailed in Europe and it is now moored in its home port Gothenburg. Read our latest news here and scroll down to the bottom of this page to sign up for our newsletter.
Obrigado, Lisboa!
Friday 9 September we sailed out of Lisbon, with a big crowd of people watching the gun salute at Torre de Belém. We've had a lovely week in the Portuguese capital with great events and visits on board, as well as visitors from the public. Next stop is Málaga, Spain!
Wilderness Stories and Life on board
On the very first sailing leg of the Asia Expedition 2022/2023, adventurer and photographer Linda Åkerberg joined us on board. She's not only an amazing photographer, she is also a great writer, and describes life on board, her experiences, feelings and the people she shared the Pioneer Leg with. Don't miss this read!!
5,000 SEK sailing grant for Sweden based 18–25 year olds
Are you based in Sweden, 18-25 years old, and interested in sailing with us in the Mediterranean? If so, there is a possibility to get a grant for 30–40 % of the sailing cost. Four lucky people can get a grant of 5,000 SEK each to sail with us. Apply now, spaces are filling up!
Thank you Bremerhaven Maritime Days
From 17-21 August, we visited Bremerhaven Maritime Days. Together with more than 80 other ships and more than 350,000 visitors we had fabulous days in Germany and wish to thank the Maritime Tage Bremerhaven 2022 organisation for inviting us!
The Swedish Export Credit Agency hosted event in London
In June, The Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) joined the Götheborg as a partner to showcase Swedish exports from Europe to Asia. In London, they hosted a well attended seminar for international banks on board the Götheborg in Canary Wharf.
A fantastic week in London
Thank you London for an amazing week in Canary Wharf, and thank you to the crowds who greeted us at Tower Bridge as we arrived! The interest shown in the ship, the many questions and big smiles from all visitors who came on board really made our week!
Moored at Canary Wharf in London
We have arrived in London, and we were greeted with style by the Londoners! Passing Tower Bridge at 08:30 in the morning, thousands of onlookers were lining the quaysides to see the ship. We are now moored at Thames Quay in the South Dock in Canary Wharf, and will be open to visitors during the stopover.
Thank you Oslo
We are now headed for London, after four sunny and warm days in the Norwegian capital Oslo. Thank you Oslo for hosting us for a few days, and thank you to everyone who came and visited us. Oslo is the last stop in the Nordic countries before we head south on our great Asia Expedition 2022/2023.
Grant from STAS for people 18–25 years old on the Bremerhaven to Lisbon leg
Do you want to join us on a great Biscayan adventure? This is a great opportunity to sail with us on the longest sailing leg this year! STAS (Sail Training Association of Sweden) has decided to give a grant to five people 18–25 years of age applying to Leg 8: The Biscayan Adventure – Bremerhaven to Lisbon!
Thank you, and goodbye Copenhagen
Thank you for these days Copenhagen! It has been a lovely few days. Moored at the quay by the Nordre Toldbod area and close to many of the landmarks (the little mermaid), kastellet and all the beautiful statues was an honour. Now we are heading to Oslo!
Ticket sales open for London
It is fifteen years since the ship last visited London, in May 2007 on the way home from the first Asia expedition. Now it's time again for the ship to sail up the River Thames and greet the Londoners. We will be docked at South Dock Quay in Canary Wharf. Come and see the majestic arrival, with both shanties and ceremonial flags. Ticket sales are now open for 9-11 August.