29th of June at 11:00 to 18:00

Traditional Sailing Ships Meetup in Eriksberg, Gothenburg

This weekend is the one to mark on your calendar! From June 27th to 29th, the archipelago of Gothenburg will host a spectacular gathering of about 30 traditional sailing ships from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The highlight will be on the afternoon of June 29th, when these magnificent ships meet up in Eriksberg.

Traditional Sailing Ships Meetup in Eriksberg, Gothenburg

Whether you're a boat enthusiast, a culture lover, or just looking for a fun outing, join us at Eriksberg on Saturday, June 29th. Over 30 traditional sailing ships will enter port at 14:00. An information tent will be set up opposite FeskarBritas Kro at Kvarnpiren. Visitors can board the ships and explore them up close.

From 13:00 to 16:00, the ferry Färjan 4 will shuttle between Eriksberg and Klippans Bruksbåtshamn, where additional activities will take place. The ferry ride is free of charge!

At Götheborg of Sweden, our shop and café will be open, and guided tours of the ship will be available as usual.

The Museum of Rope Making will demonstrate and explain the art of making ropes and lines.

The ship M/S Eriksberg will be open for lunch and drinks.

Starting this week, Family Day at Eriksberg offers a collaboration between Sommarteater, QH 11, and Götheborg of Sweden. Families can purchase combination tickets to enjoy a children's guided tour of the ship, watch a children's theatre performance, and play in Eriksbergshallen, which will be filled with bouncing castles. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster here (please note that the guided tour and theatre will be conducted in Swedish only).

Don't miss out on this unique and enjoyable weekend at Eriksberg!

More exhibitors:

- Föreningen Västkustskutorna
- Maritimt i Väst
- Västkustens Träbåtsförening (lottar ut en eka)
- Mjörns Ångbåtsförening (ångslup på pir 4)
- Föreningen Skonaren Isoldas Vänner
- Varvshistoriska Föreningen i Göteborg
- Göteborgs Hembygdsförbund
- Lundby Hembygdsförening

To Think About:

Leave the car at home. It is easy to travel to Eriksberg by bus or ferry.

For bus: The closest bus stops are Sörhallstorget and/or Eriksbergstorget. Buses stopping here are: numbers 16, 19, 21, and 99.

For ferry: From Stenpiren, Lindholmspiren, or Klippan, our stop is called Eriksbergs färjeläge.

www.eriksbergskulturbatshamn.se

Föreningen Eriksbergs Kulturbåtshamn is responsible toghether with Maritimt i Väst, Göteborg & Co, MS Eriksberg, Ostindiefararen Götheborg, Föreningen Västkustskutorna, Klippans Bruksbåtsförening, Sällskapet Ångbåten, Göteborgs Hembygdsförbund, Quality Hotell 11 och Feskar Brittas Kro.

 

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