Maintenance volunteers
Are you interested in volunteering at Götheborg during our maintenance period? We are now looking for a few volunteers who have sailed with us recently and are willing to stay with us for 6-8 weeks.
Lisbon
Lisbon 5 – 9 September, 2022
We have arrived in lovely Portugal! The eight stopover on the Asia Expedition and the first in Southern Europe. We're looking forward to beautiful days in the Portuguese capital.
The ship is moored at the central location of Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos, and it's open to the public during our stay. Come visit us!
We're departing 9 September at 15:30, and will salute at Torre de Belém at around 16:00.
Visit the ship
Come on board the Götheborg! Learn about the history of the East India Companies and the adventures of the original Götheborg that sailed three times to Asia. Hear modern tales of sailing an 18th century ship, and about the exciting expedition to Asia. Feel the authentic atmosphere, including the smell of tar, and listen to everything from captivating stories, to the tremendous art of shipbuilding.
Opening hours
We are open:
- 5 September: 15:00–20:00
- 6 September: 13:00–21:00
- 7 September: 10:00–17:30
- 8 September: 10:00–17:30
We have station guiding on board. The ship deckhands are stationed throughout the ship to answer questions in Swedish or English.
The visit takes about an hour.
Tickets and prices
Adults: 15€
Children 5-16 years: 7.5€
Children 0-4 years: Free of charge
You can buy your tickets online. Subject to availability, tickets can also be bought on-site. Please note, we are cash-free. You can pay by card.
Questions about tickets? Please see our ticket FAQ.
Welcome on board!
On board Götheborg you will visit the beautiful weather deck with the helm, capstan and ship’s bell. Sundeck offers great views of the ship and masts, and down on gun deck there are ten impressive cannons. Don’t miss the two pieces from the original ship, one piece by the historical cupboard with porcelain and chalk pipes on gun deck, and the other one recessed into the helm.
We have station guiding on board when in port. That means that you follow a marked route around the ship and the ship’s deckhands are stationed in different places around the ship, ready to tell you about the ship, sailing on board and the great Asia Expedition. Come prepared with all your questions!
Shop and Exhibition
Next to the ship you will find our shop where you can buy souvenirs from your visit, as well as an exhibition about the history of the original Götheborg, the building of the replica and the current expedition. Welcome!
Where to find us
Götheborg of Sweden will be moored at Cais Rocha Conde de Óbidos in the harbour. Come and see us from the quayside or visit us during our opening hours. Welcome!
Approximate coordinates: 38.701764, -9.158604
Sail with us from Lisbon
You can be part of the unique adventure of sailing as a deckhand on board Götheborg. You will experience life on board a 18th century ship and make friends for life. As a deckhand you sail together with the professional crew, are not required to have any sailing experience and will get training on board. Read more about the sailing leg from Lisbon below.
This sailing leg is nearly fully booked. We may be able to squeeze a few more people in, but if you're interested, check out the three last sailing legs this year instead!
Sailing leg nine
The Strait of Gibraltar – Lisbon to Malaga
Malaga, we’re on our way!
After weighing anchor in Lisbon on 9 September, Götheborg is headed for the Mediterranean with Malaga as our first stop. On the way, we’ll be passing Cadiz, where the original Götheborg and her fellow East Indiamen used to cast anchor to trade Swedish ship building material such as wood, tar, and iron products in exchange for silver, that the Chinese traders wanted as payment for the tea, silk, china wear.
Just after Cadiz, Götheborg will enter the Mediterranean from the west for the very first time. We’ll be sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar, which is a must-do for many sailors. Signing up for The Strait of Gibraltar sailing leg will get you six days of authentic sailing, before slowly cruising into the harbor of sun-drenched Malaga.
Can we promise you dolphins? Well, nature wouldn’t be nature if we could, but it would be quite unlikely if we didn’t get to see them. These waters are where dolphins live and thrive. All in all, The Strait of Gibraltar leg is sure to be an intriguing one. So, a berth aboard Götheborg could be yours. Will you join us?
Days sailing: 6 days
Days in port: 4 days
Sign on: Lisbon, 8 September 2022
Sign off: Malaga, 19 September 2022
Price: 9 800 SEK
Latest news
Tar weekend coming up!
Summer is over and the maintenance of our beloved ship is in need of some extra pair of hands! If you have time to spend, and love the dark and musky fragrance of tar?
Open on weekends in September 2023
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 11:00–16:00 and tours will leave once an hour. Welcome on board the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship!