Good news! We will extend the period that we are open to visitors in Eriksberg, Gothenburg. All through September 2023, we will stay open for guided tours on weekends. Opening hours will be 11:00–15:00 and tours will leave once an hour. Welcome on board the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship!
Photo: Martin Pazderka
When we came back to Gothenburg in June, the plan was to stay open for Gothenburg's 400-anniversary, until 2–3 September. We've had great interest in the ship all through summer, and many requests to extend the period. Therefore, we are now excited to announce that we will stay open on weekends all through September as well!
Opening hours and information:
Saturdays & Sundays 11:00–16:00.
Tours will leave every hour, last tour leaves at 15:00.
Tours in Swedish at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00.
Tour in English at 12:00 and 14:00.
Tours take 45–50 minutes.
Prices:
Adults: 150 SEK
Children 7-14 years: 75 SEK
Children 0-6 years: Free of charge
You can buy your tickets online or at the ship.
(Please note that we are cash-free. Payments can be made by card or via Swish.)
Information about the tour:
A guide, who has also sailed with us before, will take you around the ship and talk about the history of the ship, the Swedish East India Company, and what it is like to sail an 18th century ship today. Next to the ship we have also opened up our workshop to visitors, and there is an interesting historical exhibition.
Read more about us, the tours, how to get to Eriksberg and book tickets on the links below!
Welcome on board and come prepared with all your questions!
Greencarrier och Göteborgs Stad är överens om att vilja skapa en långsiktig hemvist för Ostindiefararen vid Masthuggskajen. Målet är att fartyget ska spela huvudrollen i ett nytt historiskt upplevelsecentrum som ska stå klart 2031, och bidra till ett mer levande kajstråk nära Järntorget.
During the evening we will be joined by Mats Berggren, who during the construction period represented the Swedish Maritime Administration as a determined and persistent inspector, and Marie-Louise Edholm, who took part in building the rigging, has sailed with the ship, and has been responsible for the maintenance of the rig. You will gain insight into traditional craftsmanship, material choices, and the many challenges involved in combining historical authenticity with modern safety and operational requirements. If you were involved during this period, perhaps you have a story of your own to share. We would love to hear it! About halfway through the lecture, coffee and pastries will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go directly toward the re-rigging of the ship. Registration is free of charge. Please register by emailing: vanner@gotheborg.se A warm welcome! The Friends of East Indiaman Götheborg Association
Following growing interest in the future of the East Indiaman Götheborg, Greencarrier now presents detailed plans for a new permanent quay location and an adjacent experience center at Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg. The ambition is to create a new destination in the city ahead of the 300th anniversary of the Swedish East India Company in 2031. The first vision images are now being presented.